Audi Q8 e-tron onboard Charger

Audi Q8 e-tron has an onboard charger for level 1 and level 2 charging.

The onboard charger is responsible for converting AC to DC.

The standard onboard charger support up to 11KW AC charging

In the US the charging port has a J1772 connector to connect to the car, while in Europe it has a Type 2 connector.

Type 2 Chargeport

Type 2 Chargeport

To charge the car from AC you need a Wallbox to connect to or the charging system that can connect to the domestic outlet.

Optional charge port

You can order an additional chargeport on the passenger side. This is option ID JS1

Additional passenger side charge port

Additional passenger side charge port

Optional 22KW charger

You can order an additional charging unit to the car (AX5). This gives the car 22KW charging capability on 400Volt 32A 3 phases connection.

You need to order the additional port JS1 and the Audi Charging System Connect NW2

Electric drive unit

In the illustration below you see the location of the charge units.

Electric drive train with standard and optinal charger location

Electric drive train with standard and optinal charger location

Only AC charging goes throug the charger. For DC charging the CCS port is directly connected to the battery.

Chargport/charger wiring

Chargport/charger wiring

The onboard charger

The onboard charger

Capacity based on network / outlet

Connection Plug capacity charging 100% e-tron 55
120Volt Level 1 Domestic NEMA 5-20 1.2kW 76 hours
240Volt Domestic NEMA 14-50 9.6kW 9.5 hours
230Volt Domestic Type F 1.8kW 50.5 hours
400V 32A 3phase Red Industrial 22KW 4.5 hours
400V 16A 3phase Red Industrial 11KW 9 hours
230V 32A 1phase Blue Industrial 7.2KW 11.5 hours
230V 16A 1phase Blue Industrial 3.6KW 23 hours

LED Indicators

Led Lights

Led Lights

LED codes

LED codes