Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid
Charging cable
Full AC charging speed for your car.
Why this fits your Touareg R eHybrid+−
The Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid has a Type 2 inlet and a single-phase 3.6kW onboard charger. A 7.4kW cable already delivers its full AC speed. The 22kW option only helps if your next car charges faster.
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Delivery & returns+−
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Note: PHEV ~462PS; ~14.3kWh usable; 3.6kW AC. No DC rapid.
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Charging
the Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid.
The Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid is a large, performance-oriented plug-in hybrid SUV, on sale in the UK from 2020 as part of the third-generation Touareg range. With a combined output of around 462PS and a 14.3kWh usable battery, it is aimed at buyers who want substantial performance alongside electric driving. It charges through a Type 2 inlet, and the cable you bring for home and public AC charging is a Type 2 to Type 2 lead.
Unlike more recent VW PHEVs, the Touareg R eHybrid does not have a CCS port, so there is no DC rapid charging. All plug-in charging happens through the AC inlet at up to 3.6kW single-phase, which is a modest rate but sufficient for a battery of this size charged overnight.
Estimates based on battery size and charge power. Rapid (DC) times are for a 10 to 80% charge, the way manufacturers quote them. Real-world charging varies with temperature, battery state and the charger itself.
7.4 kW or 22 kW?
Which cable does
the Touareg R eHybrid need?
The Touareg R eHybrid's onboard AC charger is rated at 3.6kW single-phase. That is the ceiling regardless of how powerful your wallbox or cable is, so the rating of the cable you choose makes no practical difference to charging speed. A standard 7.4kW single-phase Type 2 to Type 2 cable covers every home wallbox and public AC point you are likely to encounter, and there is no reason to spend more on a higher-rated cable for this car.
A 22kW cable would be entirely wasted on the Touareg R eHybrid. The 3.6kW onboard charger cannot draw more than 3.6kW under any circumstances, so a premium cable adds cost with zero benefit. Keep it simple: a 7.4kW single-phase Type 2 to Type 2 lead in a practical 5m or 7m length is all you need.
What does it cost to charge?
Filling the 14.3kWh usable battery from empty costs roughly £1 on an off-peak tariff of around 7.5p per kWh, or around £3.90 at a standard rate of around 27p per kWh. As with any PHEV, the real per-session cost depends on how depleted the battery is when you plug in, which for most owners is well short of empty. Check current tariffs, as energy prices change.
Also for your Touareg R eHybrid
Goes well with.
Plug & Cable Holder · Type 2
Wottz Plug and Cable Holder
Carry Bag
Wottz Carry Bag
Dust Cap · Type 2
Wottz Dust Cap
Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid FAQs
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questions.
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Contact usCan the Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid charge at 22kW?+−
No, the Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid has a single-phase onboard charger limited to 3.6kW, so a 7.4kW cable already delivers its full AC speed. A 22kW cable would only benefit a future car.
What length charging cable should I get?+−
5m suits most home and public charge points. Choose 7.5m or 10m if the charge point is far from your car's charging port or you park on the far side of a bay.
What charging cable does the Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid need?+−
A Type 2 to Type 2 cable. The Touareg R eHybrid has a Type 2 AC inlet and no DC port. A 7.4kW single-phase cable works with any home wallbox or public AC point. The car's onboard charger limits the rate to 3.6kW regardless of the cable's rated capacity.
Can the Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid charge faster than 3.6kW?+−
No. The onboard AC charger is rated at 3.6kW, which is the maximum the car can draw regardless of wallbox power or cable rating. A 7.4kW or 22kW cable will still only deliver 3.6kW to the battery. There is no DC rapid charging port on this model.
How long does the Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid take to charge at home?+−
On any wallbox, the 14.3kWh usable battery takes around four to five hours from empty, since the car limits the rate to 3.6kW. A standard 3-pin socket charges at a similar rate given the modest draw, making it slightly more practical than on a higher-output PHEV, though a dedicated wallbox is still preferable.
Does the Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid have DC rapid charging?+−
No. This model does not have a CCS or CHAdeMO port. All charging is through the Type 2 AC inlet at up to 3.6kW. If DC charging capability matters to you, the newer long-range VW PHEVs such as the Tiguan eHybrid Mk3 and Passat eHybrid B9 both support up to 50kW DC via CCS.