Get High-voltage system -> Charging equipment Guide for Audi Rs Q8 SUV First Generation (2020-2026)

High-voltage system

►

When immediate charging mode is active, a col-

oured bar will appear in the button on the MMI

and the LED in the button on the charging unit

will light up.

To configure a timer, select > 1 in the line for

the desired timer.

If the timer is to be triggered only once, select

Individual timer. If the timer is to be triggered

regularly, select Repeat timer.

If required, enter a preferred charging time, for

instance if you wish to use a cost-effective elec-

tricity tariff.

To activate the air conditioning additionally, se-

lect . When the air conditioning is activated,

Timer charging mode

►

The charging cycle begins with a time delay

based on a previously configured and activated

timer ðpage 147.

►

Press the button 2 on the charging unit



3 is shown in the timer selection.

ðpage 144, Fig. 100, or:

Select Next and follow the instructions in the

menu.

To switch on the timer, select  4 .

If you want timers which are switched on to be

active for the next charging cycle, timer charg-

ing mode must be active ðpage 147.

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Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Charging & efficiency > Charging > .

►

When timer charging mode is active, Timer

charging mode will appear on the MMI and the

LED in the button on the charging unit will light

up.

If the departure time set on the timer 2 is too

soon, the battery may not be sufficiently charg-

ed.

Timers

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

Note

On some charging stations it is not possible

to use the charging timer.

Charging equipment

Introduction

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive

Fig. 102 Upper display: Timers

The following charging cables may be available

depending on your country and the vehicle’s

equipment:

Available settings

You can specify the time by which you wish your

vehicle to be fully charged. Once a timer is

switched on, it is triggered either regularly or

once at the times set.

– Charging cable for public charging stations

with AC power

– Audi e-tron compact charging system

With a timer, you can adjust the following set-

tings:

Notes on using the charging equipment

►

Please note the following information for safe

handling of the charging equipment:

Departure time (time by which your vehicle

should be fully charged).

►

Air conditioning at departure time.

– Protect the equipment so that it cannot be run

over, dropped, pulled, bent or crushed.

– Do not immerse the charging equipment in wa-

ter; keep it protected against snow or ice.

– When you unplug the charging cable from the

vehicle and from the power supply, pull only

the connectors, not the cable.

►

Preferred charging time (e.g. to use a cost-ef-

fective electricity tariff).

Configuring and switching on the timer

►

Applies to MMI: On the home screen, select

CAR > Charging & efficiency > Charging.

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High-voltage system

– Put the protective caps back on after using the

charging cable.

Symbol



Meaning

Please refer to the associated oper-

ating instructions and read the

safety instructions.

– Only use the Audi charging system in a power

grid with a mains frequency of 50 Hz/60 Hz.

– Use and store the Audi charging system only

when the relative humidity is between 5 % and

95 % (non-condensing).



Please follow the waste disposal

rules.



– The Audi charging system is protected against

dust and water jets (IP55).

Do not use extension cables or ca-

ble reels.





The warnings attached to the charging equip-

ment may vary in different countries:

Do not use travel adapters.

Symbol

Meaning

Do not use multiple outlet power

sockets.





Use and store the Audi charging

system at temperatures between

-30 °C and +50 °C.



Do not use charging cables if the

connector leads or electronics have

been damaged.

Use and store the Audi charging

system at altitudes of max. 4000 m

above mean sea level.







Purpose of use for Audi charging systems

Charging device for charging mode 2 for charging

Audi vehicles with a high-voltage battery which

comply with the generally applicable standards

and regulations for electric vehicles.

Use and store the Audi charging

system at altitudes of max. 5000 m

above mean sea level.

The Audi charging system is equip-

ped with an unswitched protective

earth conductor.

For the sake of the environment

 Batteries and electric/electronic equip-

ment must be disposed of appropriately

ðpage 381, Information on waste disposal.

The Audi charging system is equip-

ped with a switched protective

earth conductor.



Do not use the Audi charging sys-

tem in unearthed power networks

(e.g. IT networks). Only use the Audi

charging system in earthed power

networks.

Transport

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive



Surfaces can become very hot if ex-

posed to direct sunlight.











Improper use may result in electric

shocks.

Fig. 103 Transport bag

Always stow the charging equipment safely in the

luggage compartment prior to transport.

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Open the boot lid ðpage 49.



►

Put the charging equipment in the transport

bag 1 and tie a knot in the bag to close it.

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Attach the hook 2 to one of the fastening

rings in the luggage compartment ðpage 96.

Close the boot lid.

You can use this charging cable to charge your ve-

hicle at public charging stations with AC power if

they do not have an integrated charging cable.

Please note the procedure for charging

ðpage 144.

WARNING

Unsecured, improperly secured or incorrectly

positioned vehicle charging equipment can

become dislodged and injure the vehicle occu-

pants during braking or turning manoeuvres

or in the event of an accident.

CAUTION

Do not use the charging cable as an extension

cable for the Audi charging system. This will

cause a charging cycle malfunction.

– Stow the charging equipment only in the

transport bag and secure the bag in the lug-

gage compartment.

Note

– Charging with the charging cable may not

be possible at charging stations which have

a higher current rating than the cable rat-

ing. Please note the information and notices

at the charging station.

– The charging equipment must NOT be trans-

ported without the transport bag or in the

passenger compartment.

– Many of the electrical installations in Nor-

way are designed based on different techni-

cal rules than those commonly used in Eu-

rope. You must only use a charging cable

with a cross-section of 5 x 6 mm². Please

note the specifications on the charging ca-

ble. Before embarking on a trip to Norway,

check whether the charging cable on your

vehicle is suitable for these types of charg-

ing station.

CAUTION

Always lift or carry the Audi charging system

as a unit and never by the cables.

Charging cable (mode 3) for public

charging stations with AC power

Applies to: vehicles with charging cable for public charging

stations with AC power

Fig. 104 Charging cable for public charging stations with

AC power (example)

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Audi e-tron compact charging system

Applies to: vehicles with Audi e-tron compact charging system

Fig. 105 Audi e-tron compact charging system: Compo-

Fig. 106 Audi e-tron compact charging system: Operating

nents (example)

unit

Please refer to the safety information

7

Status LED:

ðpage 141, Important safety notes.



Power grid/domestic con-

nection

You can use the Audi e-tron compact charging

system to charge the vehicle at a domestic or in-

dustrial power outlet. The following accessories

may be available depending on your country and

the vehicle’s equipment:





Vehicle

Control console

Reset

8



a)

Depending on country

1 Operating unit

Charging

2 Vehicle cable with vehicle charging connector

Please note the correct procedure for charging

ðpage 144.

3 Mains cable with mains plug for domestic

power outlets

Important: The correct mains plug must be fitted

ðpage 156.

4 Mains cable with mains plug for industrial

power outlets

– Connect the mains plug to the power outlet.

– Plug the vehicle charging connector into the ve-

hicle charging socket.

The vehicle cable is permanently connected to

the operating unit. The mains cable is plugged in-

to the top end of the operating unit and can be

changed ðpage 156.

– The charging cycle starts automatically.

– After the charging cycle, unlock the vehicle and

unplug the vehicle charging connector from the

vehicle charging socket.

Overview of operating unit

a)

5

Safety warning: Only set the charging

capacity to 100 % if the charging in-

frastructure has been checked by a

qualified electrician; otherwise the

charging infrastructure may be dam-

aged e.g. by scorching ðpage 141,

Important safety notes.

Limiting the charging capacity

You can limit the charging capacity and therefore

also the charging current used. You can specify

whether you want to charge at reduced (50 %) or

full (100 %) capacity. Full charging capacity

(100 %) achieves the shortest charging time; it

should only be selected if the electrical installa-

tion has been checked by a qualified electrician.

Reduced charging capacity (50 %) can reduce the

load on the electrical installation and prevent it

from overheating or becoming overloaded, for

6

 ON/OFF button, charging capacity

and LED

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example if several items of electrical equipment

are connected to the same circuit.

been successfully adjusted. The setting (50 % or

100 %) will be displayed on the left or right of

the  button.

Depending on the charging system, note the fol-

lowing characteristics with regard to limiting the

charging capacity:

Activating/deactivating protective earth (PE)

conductor monitoring

– When using a domestic power outlet, the most

recent setting is always stored and is called up

again for the next charging cycle.

Please read the safety information on PE conduc-

tor monitoring ð

.

If the PE conductor monitoring has interrupted

the charging cycle and the LED on the operating

unit 6 ðFig. 106 and the two status LEDs 

and  are lit in red, you should deactivate PE

conductor monitoring as follows:

– Applies to charging system with 3.6 kW,

7.2 kW or 11 kW: When using an industrial

power outlet, the most recent setting is always

called up.

– Applies to charging system with 9.6 kW: When

using an industrial power outlet, the charging

capacity limitation is reset to 50 % when there

is no longer any mains supply to the charging

system (e.g. due to the mains plug being un-

plugged).

– To deactivate PE conductor monitoring, press

buttons  6 and  8 ðFig. 106 simultane-

ously for six seconds. The status LED  will

flash in white while you are doing so. Release

the buttons again for one second.

– Press both buttons  and  again for six sec-

onds. Deactivation will take place automatically

after a brief interval. The LED on the operating

unit 6 will pulsate in green and the two status

LEDs  and  will light up in yellow.

Before each charging cycle, you should check

whether the last charging capacity setting is de-

sired for the current charging cycle.

– To adjust the charging capacity limitation,

press the  button 6 ðFig. 106 for at least

two seconds.

– To activate PE conductor monitoring, press and

hold buttons  and  until the status LEDs 

and  go out. The reset will occur automatically

after a brief interval.

The status LEDs ,  and  will flash once in

green when the charging capacity limitation has

Status and fault indicators on the operating unit

LEDs



Meaning

Remedy

Lit in green

 Off

 Off

The charging unit is ready to

charge but not yet charging.

Start the charging cycle ðpage 144.





Off





Pulsating in

green

The vehicle is being charged

with PE conductor monitoring

activated.





 Off

 Off



Off

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LEDs

Meaning

Remedy



Pulsating in

green

The mains plug has overhea-

The fault will be cleared automatically

ted. Possible cause: the multi- once the mains plug has cooled down.

phase socket has been connec- The vehicle will be charged with reduced

ted to a single-phase system. power until the connector has cooled

The vehicle will be charged

with reduced power.







 Lit in yellow

 Off

down. If the fault persists, you should

have the power grid/domestic connection

checked by an electrician.



Off



Pulsating in

green

The vehicle is being charged

with PE conductor monitoring only: No remedial measures required, the

For unearthed networks (e.g. IT networks)

deactivated.

vehicle will be charged in the correct way

for the power grid.

For earthed networks only: Activate PE

conductor monitoring ðpage 151.









 Lit in yellow

 Lit in yellow



Off

Pulsating in

green

The operating unit has over-

heated. The vehicle will be

The fault will be cleared automatically

once the operating unit has cooled down.

charged with reduced power. Do not expose the operating unit to direct

sunlight for long periods of time. The ve-

hicle will be charged with reduced power

until the operating unit has cooled down.

If the fault persists, you should have the

operating unit checked by a qualified







 Off

 Off



Lit in yellow

Off

workshop or Audi dealership.







Lit in yellow

The charger is connected to

the vehicle. The high-voltage

battery is charged and the

charging cycle was completed

successfully, or the vehicle

does not need to be charged.

 Off

 Off



Off









Lit in red

The mains plug has overhea-

ted. The charging cycle has

been interrupted.

The fault will be cleared automatically

and the charging cycle will be resumed

once the mains plug has cooled down. If

the fault persists, you should have the op-

erating unit checked by a qualified work-

shop or Audi dealership and have the

power grid/domestic connection checked

by an electrician.

 Lit in yellow

 Off



Off









Lit in red

The operating unit has over-

heated. The charging cycle has and the charging cycle will be resumed

been interrupted.

The fault will be cleared automatically

 Off

 Off

once the operating unit has cooled down.

Do not expose the operating unit to direct

sunlight for long periods of time. If the

fault persists, you should have the oper-

ating unit checked by a qualified work-

shop or Audi dealership.



Lit in yellow

Off

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LEDs



Meaning

Remedy

Lit in red

The charging infrastructure of The fault will be cleared automatically

the power grid/domestic con- and the charging cycle will be resumed

nection is restricted. Possible once the power grid/domestic connection



 Flashing in yel-

low

cause: low voltage or poor

mains frequency. The charging should have the power grid/domestic

cycle has been interrupted. connection checked by an electrician.

has stabilised. If the fault persists, you











 Off



Off

Lit in red

A fault has occurred in the ve- The fault will be cleared automatically

hicle charging system. The and the charging cycle will be resumed

charging cycle has been inter- once the vehicle charging system has sta-

 Off

 Flashing in yel-

rupted.

bilised. If the fault persists, you should

have the vehicle checked by a qualified

workshop or Audi dealership.

low













Off

Lit in red

The mains or vehicle cable is

Have the mains or vehicle cable replaced

defective. Possible cause: mis- by a qualified workshop or Audi dealer-

match in coding resistance of ship.

mains or vehicle cable. The

charging cycle has been inter-

rupted.

 Off

 Off



Flashing in yel-

low













Off

Lit in red

A fault has occurred in the ve- Stop the vehicle charging cycle and re-

hicle charging system. The

move the vehicle cable from the vehicle

 Off

charging cycle has been inter- charging socket. Disconnect the charging

 Lit in red

rupted.

unit from the mains and reconnect it after

60 seconds. Restart the charging cycle

ðpage 144. If the fault persists, you

should have the vehicle checked by a

qualified workshop or Audi dealership.



Off









Lit in red

There has been a voltage

surge in the charging infra-

structure of the power grid/

domestic connection. The

charging cycle has been inter- by an electrician.

rupted.

Disconnect the charging unit from the

mains and reconnect it after 60 seconds.

If the fault persists, you should have the

power grid/domestic connection checked

 Flashing in red

 Off



Off

















Lit in red

A technical fault has occurred Disconnect the charging unit from the

in the operating unit. The

mains and reconnect it after 60 seconds.

 Off

 Off

charging cycle has been inter- If the fault persists, you should have the

rupted.

operating unit checked by a qualified

workshop or Audi dealership.



Lit in red

Off

Lit in red

A technical fault has occurred Disconnect the charging unit from the

in the operating unit (self-test mains and reconnect it after 60 seconds.

failed). The charging cycle has If the fault persists, you should have the

 Off

 Off

been interrupted.

operating unit checked by a qualified

workshop or Audi dealership.



Flashing in red

Off

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LEDs

Meaning

Remedy









Lit in red

 Lit in red

 Lit in red

The charging infrastructure of For unearthed networks (e.g. IT networks)

the power grid/domestic con- only: If necessary, charge the vehicle with

nection is inadequate: the pro- protective earth conductor monitoring

tective earth conductor is dis- deactivated ðpage 151.



Off

connected or not installed.

For earthed networks only: Have the oper-

The PE conductor monitoring ating unit checked by a qualified work-

system has interrupted the

charging cycle.

shop or Audi dealership and have the

power grid/domestic connection checked

by an electrician. Do not use the power

grid/domestic connection until the fault

has been rectified.













Lit in red

The indicator lamp on the re- Have the operating unit replaced by a

set button is defective. The

charging cycle has been inter-

rupted.

qualified workshop or Audi dealership.

 Lit in red

 Lit in red



Lit in red

Off

Lit in red

The operating unit has detec- Press the  button for at least 2 sec-

ted a fault in the electric cur- onds. If the fault persists, you should

 Lit in red

 Lit in red

rent. The charging cycle has

been interrupted.

have the operating unit checked by a

qualified workshop or Audi dealership

and have the power grid/domestic con-

nection checked by an electrician.



Lit in red

Flashing in red













Lit in red

The charging infrastructure is Disconnect the charging unit from the

wired incorrectly. The charg-

ing cycle has been interrup-

ted.

mains. Have the power grid/domestic

connection checked by an electrician.

 Flashing in red

 Flashing in red



Flashing in red

Off

Lit in red

A technical fault has occurred Disconnect the charging unit from the

in the operating unit. Possible mains and reconnect it after 60 seconds.

cause: Software error or load If the fault persists, you should have the

 Lit in red

 Lit in red

relay circuit error. The charg-

ing cycle has been interrup-

ted.

operating unit checked by a qualified

workshop or Audi dealership and have the

power grid/domestic connection checked

by an electrician.



Lit in red









Flashing in red

A serious fault has occurred in Have the operating unit replaced by a

the operating unit. The charg- qualified workshop or Audi dealership.

ing cycle has been interrup-

ted.

 Off

 Off



Lit in red

Off



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LEDs



Meaning

Remedy

Have the operating unit replaced by a

Off

The indicator lamp in the

on/off button of the operating qualified workshop or Audi dealership.

unit is defective. The charging

cycle has been interrupted.



 Lit in red

 Lit in red





Lit in red



Technical data

The technical data of the charging system de-

pend on the type designation. You can find this

information on the label on the back of the oper-

ating unit.

The power output of the charging system may

differ from the charging capacity of your vehicle.

Specific factors such as fluctuations in the mains

voltage may also reduce the power output of the

charging system ðpage 141.

Type designation

MCB36E1 A

MCB36J1 A

MCB72E1 A

MCB96J1 A

MCB96U1 B

MCB11E3 A

MCB72E2 A

MCB72S1 A

MCB72T1 C

Max. power output

Rated current

3.6 kW

7.2 kW

9.6 kW

11 kW

16 A 1-phase

16 A 2-phase:

MCB72E2 A

40 A 1-phase

16 A 3-phase

32 A 1-phase:

MCB72E1 A,

MCB72S1 A,

MCB72T1 C

Rated voltage

100 V – 240 V

100 V – 240 V /

400 V:

120 V / 240 V:

MCB96U1 B

100 V – 240 V /

400 V

MCB72E2 A

100 V – 240 V:

MCB72E1 A,

MCB72S1 A,

MCB72T1 C

200 V: MCB96J1 A

Mains frequency

50 Hz/60 Hz

II

50 Hz/60 Hz

II

50 Hz/60 Hz

II

50 Hz/60 Hz

II

Overvoltage category

(IEC 60664)

Rated short-time with- <10 kA eff.

stand current (EN

<10 kA eff.

61439-1)

Mains plug types

CEE 230 V/16 A, 1p; CEE 230 V/32 A, 1p; CEE 400 V/16 A, 3p; CEE 400 V/32

A, 3p; NEMA 6-30; NEMA 6-50; NEMA 14-30; NEMA 14-50; NEMA 5-15;

YP-41; TYPE B; TYPE E/F; TYPE G; TYPE I; TYPE J; TYPE K; TYPE L; TYPE M;

TYPE N

Integrated residual

current device

AC: 30 mA; DC:

6 mA

AC: 30 mA; DC:

6 mA

AC: 20 mA; DC:

56 mA

AC: 30 mA; DC:

6 mA

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Type designation

MCB36E1 A

MCB36J1 A

MCB72E1 A

MCB96J1 A

MCB96U1 B

MCB11E3 A

MCB72E2 A

MCB72S1 A

MCB72T1 C

Vehicle charging con- Type 2:

Type 1:

Type 1

Type 2

nector

MCB36E1 A

MCB72S1 A

Type 1:

Type 2:

MCB36J1 A

MCB72E1 A,

MCB72E2 A,

MCB72T1 C

Protection class

I

IP degree of protection 55

55

Weight of operating

unit

2.4 kg – 3.5 kg

Dimensions of operat- 310 mm x 105 mm x 72 mm

ing unit (height x

width x depth)

Changing/attaching the cable

Applies to: vehicles with Audi charging system

WARNING

The use of the Audi e-tron compact charging

system without PE conductor monitoring acti-

vated can cause short-circuits, electric shocks,

explosions and fires or burns. The Audi e-tron

compact charging system should be used in

earthed power grids. Deactivate PE conductor

monitoring only in unearthed networks (e.g.

IT networks). Activate PE conductor monitor-

ing in earthed power networks.

Note

Fig. 107 Operating unit: Releasing/securing the cable

When the power supply is connected or re-

stored, the operating unit performs a self-

test routine. All the LEDs will light up in green

for two seconds if the self-test routine is suc-

cessful.

Requirements:

►

The high-voltage battery must have finished

charging ðpage 144.

►

The vehicle charging connector must be un-

plugged from the vehicle charging socket.

►

The mains plug must be removed from the

power outlet.

Releasing the cable

►

Lift the lever 1 all the way up.

►

Pull the connector 2 out until the first point of

resistance.

►

Close the lever 1 until it is resting on the con-

nector 2 .

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►

Pull the connector 2 all the way out.

Clip wall mount

Applies to: vehicles with plug-in hybrid drive and clip wall

mount

Securing the cable

►

Lift the lever 1 slightly.

►

Push the connector 2 into the operating unit

until the first point of resistance.

►

Lift the lever 1 all the way up.

►

Push the connector 2 all the way into the oper-

ating unit.

►

Close the lever 1 .

WARNING

– Please note the warnings for charging ð

in Charging on page 145.

Fig. 108 Clip wall mount: Hooking in Audi charging sys-

tem

– Always remove the mains cable from the

power outlet before changing a cable.

– Change the cable in dry environments only.

– The Audi charging system must always be

used complete with the mains cable, operat-

ing unit and vehicle cable. In some coun-

tries, the total length of the mains cable,

operating unit and vehicle cable are limited,

e.g. to 7.5 m in Israel. Audi recommends

that you only use cables approved by Audi.

Hooking in the Audi charging system

►

Hook the operating unit into the retainers on

the clip wall mount, first at the bottom, then at

the top.

►

Press the operating unit back in the direction of

the arrow ðFig. 108 so that it engages.

►

Wind the length of cable you do not need

around the charging connector mounting

when you are not charging the high-voltage

battery.

1

►

Plug the mains cable into the power outlet 2 .

After charging, you can hook the vehicle charg-

ing connector into the charging connector

mounting 1 .

Note

– The mains cable with mains plug for indus-

trial power outlets and the operating unit of

the Audi charging system are specially

matched. Changing the mains cable to a dif-

ferent type of connector can reduce the

charging capacity of the entire system. Fac-

tors influencing the charging capacity here

are the limited power transmission (electri-

cal capacity) per phase and the number of

phases available.

Unlocking/locking the Audi charging system

►

Use the enclosed key to unlock/lock the Audi

charging system as required (locked: 4 , un-

locked: 5 ).

Removing the Audi charging system

►

Unplug the mains cable connector from the

power outlet 2 .

Unwind the cable from the vehicle charging

connector 1 .

To release the operating unit from the holder,

press the locking mechanism 3 upwards.

– To reduce the risk of the charging system

and cable being stolen, you can secure the

lever on the charging cable with a screw.

Your Audi dealer will be able to provide you

with more detailed information.

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WARNING

Please observe the safety information in the

fitting instructions for the clip wall mount.

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