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Plug-in hybrid · 2017–2020

How much it costs to charge the Volkswagen Golf GTE 1.4 TSI 204 CV (Mk7)

8.7 kWh battery. Charging from 20 to 80% puts 5.2 kWh into the battery: see what it costs at home, how long it takes and what you pay at a public charger.

Battery
8.7 kWh
gross
Range
—
WLTP
AC charging
3.7 kW
at home and at standard chargers
DC charging
—
fast charging
Volkswagen Golf GTE 1.4 TSI 204 CV (Mk7)
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Charging at home

Charging at home from 20 to 80%

On a 24-hour tariff, the time makes no difference: the same price at any hour. On a night rate, charge during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00; yours are on your bill). EV tariffs add an even cheaper window in the early hours.

24-hour (standard)
€0.3300/kWh, typical 24-hour unit rate
1.89 €
Night rate, night hours
€0.1850/kWh, 23h00 to 8h00
1.06 €
Night rate, day hours
€0.3450/kWh: avoid charging at these times
1.98 €
Typical 24-hour rate
€0.3300/kWh (there is no regulated tariff in Ireland)
1.89 €

Prices including 9% VAT, typical unit rates from Irish suppliers (with a new-customer discount), checked on 2026-10. Standing charge not included. Includes 10% charging losses.

How long it takes to charge from 20 to 80%

ChargerTime
3-pin plug (10 A, 2.3 kW) 2 h 30 min
16 A industrial socket or wallbox (3.7 kW) 1 h 33 min
7 kW home charger (32 A, 7.4 kW) (the car only accepts 3.7 kW) 1 h 33 min

Approximate times, losses included. On a fast charger, average power of 60% of the car’s maximum.

Public charging

At a public charger, the price depends on the operator and on your payment method or membership. With an estimated median price on standard chargers (€0.55/kWh), charging from 20 to 80% costs about 2.87 €.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge the Volkswagen Golf GTE 1.4 TSI 204 CV (Mk7) at home?

Charging from 20 to 80% (5.2 kWh into the battery) costs about 1.89 € on a 24-hour tariff and 1.06 € at the night rate, VAT and losses included.

When should I charge the Volkswagen Golf?

On a 24-hour tariff, at any time: the price is the same. On a night rate, during the night hours (23h00 to 8h00), when a unit costs roughly 45% less than during the day. On an EV tariff, in its short early-morning window (for example 2am–4am on Electric Ireland Night Boost), which is cheaper still.

How long does it take to charge the Volkswagen Golf at home?

From 20 to 80%, about 1 h 33 min on a 3.7 kW socket or wallbox and 1 h 33 min on a 7 kW home charger.

Other Volkswagen Golf versions

Sources of the technical data: www.km77.com · www.adac.de