Volkswagen ID.4: Charging with solar power

The vehicle uses available solar power and charges in accordance with the requirements of a home energy management system.

Requirements

✓ Compatible home energy management system (HEMS).

✓ Compatible charging station.

✓ A charging location was created in the Infotainment system.

Consult a qualified professional to determine which home energy management systems are suitable.

Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

System function

The high-voltage battery is charged with solar power when the solar power system is producing more electricity than is required in the household, for example in sunny weather.

Only solar power is used when charging above the minimum battery charge level.

Charging with solar power is also possible with a set departure time.

Follow the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of the home energy management system.

Selecting a Charging Procedure

1. Switch the Infotainment system on.

2. Tap Charging in the main menu.

Or: When the charging connector is inserted into the unlocked vehicle, a screen with charging information is displayed automatically.

3. Tap the drop-down list for the charging procedure and select Charging with solar power.

The charging process starts automatically.

Depending on the current feed-in power of the solar power system and the current load situation in the household, the charging process can start earlier than usual and continue later. If necessary, the vehicle regulates the available charging phases automatically for safety reasons.

Current Sensor

The ongoing current flow in the household is monitored. Before overloading the home power grid, the vehicle automatically reduces the charging current.

Departure Times (time-delayed charging)Bidirectional charging