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Charging and Range

Electric cars are now a serious alternative to conventional engines for all your driving needs, no matter the distance. And it’s never been easier to charge at home, at work or on the road. Discover the world of electric and configure an IDOpens an external link.

How to charge your electric car

Our simple guide to electric car charging includes – ev charging, ev charger installation, different types of connector cables, and the ev charging points that are available for you to use.

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How far your electric car can go

Electric cars can now cover all of your driving needs, from short runs and commuting to long distance trips. Explore some of the smart technology we’ve developed to help you go even further.

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What is the furthest an electric car can go?

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Where to charge your electric car

With more ev charging stations in the UK than petrol stations, electric vehicle charging has never been easier. Whether that’s a home charge point, an ev charging point at work, or the ev chargers conveniently located at the shops or on the road.

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Where to charge?

Paying for charging

Our guide to the different ways you can pay for car charging, including app and card payments, free charging and, in the near future, your Volkswagen handling payments for you.

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Ways to pay
We Charge

E-fuel everywhere you go - with We Charge

We Charge makes charging your electric Volkswagen easy. At home with your wallbox and on the go at over 150,000 public charge points in Europe. All with just one card. All in one app.

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Charging your electric car at home

It’s the most convenient way to charge your electric car. Discover how we can make ev home charger installation easier and cheaper for you thanks to our partners.

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How you can charge up at home

Our recommended Wall box provider

The best way to minimise your electric car charge cost is to charge at home. Volkswagen recommend Ohme as our preferred wall box supplier. Your local Volkswagen Retailer can help you order a Ohme home charger and even guide you through the process of applying for a grant. You may be also eligible for the EV chargepoint grant⁠⁠⁠ to help you with your electric car charger installation cost if you own or rent a flat (you can get either £350 or 75% off the cost to buy and install a socket, whichever amount is lower.) The Cost to charge an electric car at home will differ depending on your energy supplier.

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The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) replaced the Electric Vehicle Homecharge scheme (EVHS) with the new EV charge point grant. The Government grants are subject to full terms and conditions and eligibility may be revised or withdrawn at any time without prior notice. This information is correct as of September 2022. Find out more about the EV chargepoint grant at https://www.gov.uk/electric-vehicle-chargepoint-grant-household

Guide to the best charging apps

The easiest way to find your nearest electric vehicle chargers is with an app on your smartphone. Here’s our guide to the best charging apps out there.

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Inductive car charging: The future of charging

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Discover how energy companies, suppliers, and large car manufacturers are working on technology that will enable electric car batteries to be charged rapidly without a charging cable.

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Lithium-ion batteries, of the type used in most electric vehicles (including Volkswagen electric vehicles) have a restricted lifespan. Battery capacity will reduce over time, with use and charging. Reduction in battery capacity will affect the performance of the vehicle, including the range achievable, and is one of a number of factors that may impact resale value. New vehicle performance figures (including battery capacity and range) may be provided for the purposes of comparison between vehicles. You should not rely on new vehicle performance figures (including battery capacity and range), in relation to used vehicles with older batteries, as they will not reflect used vehicle performance in the real world. For further information on battery degradation/preservation and the Volkswagen 8 year/100,00 mile new car battery warranty, please see here. Exclusions and Warranty Terms Apply.

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Build something beautiful from the ID. Range

The best way to get to know the ID. Range is to build one. Choose your preferred model and use our configurator to pick your colour, wheels, engine and more.

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At the end of the agreement there are three options: i) pay the optional final payment and own the vehicle; ii) return the vehicle: subject to excess mileage and fair wear and tear, charges may apply; or iii) replace: part exchange the vehicle. With Solutions Personal Contract Plan. £400 deposit contribution on vehicles up to 12 months old. £250 deposit contribution on vehicles from 13 to 36 months old. 18s+. Subject to status & availability. T&Cs apply. Ordered by 01/07/2024. From participating Retailers. Indemnities may be required. Subject to changes in vehicle or equipment prices. Not available in conjunction with any other finance offer. †Valid for vehicles up to 100,000 miles at point of activation. MOT Cover is up to 2 years and is underwritten by Bspoke Underwriting Ltd on behalf of Watford Insurance Company Europe Limited and administered by Lawshield UK Limited. Offer subject to change or removal at any time. Accurate at publication date 05/2024. Freepost Volkswagen Financial Services.