4Rank 04 of 10 · Home EV Chargers 11 kW
Elli Charger Connect 2 (11 kW)
Volkswagen Group’s wallbox, sold as Elli Charger Connect 2 and as the VW ID. and Cupra Charger Connect 2; its installation manual is one of the few to name IEC 62955 for the 6 mA DC detection.
6.8BPR score
- €759Price
- 6 mA DC detection to IEC 62955; upstream RCD at least Type A; integrated meter not MID (MID only in the 22 kW Pro 2) — published by ElliIntegrated 6 mA DC fault detection and MID meter, as published
- 4 of 10in Home EV Chargers 11 kW
- 6.8BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
The Charger Connect 2 suits VW Group drivers and anyone who wants Plug and Charge and PV-surplus charging at a mid-range price. Elli's installation manual for Charger 2 states 6 mA DC residual-current detection according to IEC 62955 and requires an external RCD of at least Type A. It also lists an EEBUS interface for grid-operator control and a MID 2014/32/EU-compliant meter – but only for the Pro 2; the Connect 2 has an integrated meter that is not MID-certified, and The Mobility House lists it as uncalibrated.
Elli lists the Connect 11 from €759 including shipping, with Wi-Fi and Ethernet and a 4.5 m or 7.5 m cable. The VW-branded version at The Mobility House (€779, 7.5 m) is listed with Plug and Charge (ISO 15118), PV-surplus charging, dynamic phase switching, IP55, 372 × 260 × 116 mm and 4.9 kg, with a two-year warranty extendable to five for €119.95. Elli also publishes a §14a declaration.
What is missing: no standby, IK or temperature figures on the pages we opened, and the OCPP version is not given on the product page. ADAC graded the earlier VW ID. Charger 2.2 in November 2023; the second generation has not been tested by ADAC as far as we could see.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Power
- up to 11 kW, three-phase, 0.1–16 A
- Connector
- Type 2, 4.5 m or 7.5 m tethered cable
- Residual-current detection
- 6 mA DC (IEC 62955)
- Upstream protection required
- RCD at least Type A
- Energy meter
- Integrated, not MID-certified
- Interfaces
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet, EEBUS
- ISO 15118
- Plug and Charge (VW version)
- Phase switching
- Dynamic
- Protection rating
- IP55
- Dimensions / weight
- 372 × 260 × 116 mm, 4.9 kg (VW version)
- Warranty
- 2 years, extendable to 5
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- 6 mA DC detection to IEC 62955; Type A RCD upstream
- ISO 15118 Plug and Charge listed (VW version)
- PV-surplus charging and dynamic phase switching
- EEBUS interface and published §14a declaration
- From €759 including shipping
Worth knowing
- Meter not MID-certified; MID only in the 22 kW Pro 2 from €1,099
- No standby, IK or temperature data found
- Previous ID. Charger only graded 2.2 by ADAC (2023)
- Standard warranty two years
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Home EV Chargers 11 kW.
| Product | Score | Integrated 6 mA DC fault detection and MID meter, as published | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| KeContact P40 (131.736)Top score | 7.6 | Integrated RCCB Type A plus 6 mA DC detection (RDC-DD); meter not calibrated, MID only in dearer variants — published by KEBA | €959 |
| Charger Connect 2 (11 kW)This product | 6.8 | 6 mA DC detection to IEC 62955; upstream RCD at least Type A; integrated meter not MID (MID only in the 22 kW Pro 2) — published by Elli | €759 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 6.7 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is the VW ID. Charger Connect 2 the same as the Elli Charger Connect 2?
Elli’s documentation covers the Charger 2 family with Elli, VW, Cupra and Škoda user manuals; The Mobility House sells the VW version for €779.
Does the Connect 2 have a MID meter?
No. Elli lists a MID-compliant meter only for the 22 kW Pro 2 (from €1,099) and an Eichrecht version from €1,499.
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