High-voltage System and Charging -> Charging settings for Your Volkswagen ID.5 SUV First Generation (2021-2025)

The charging connector can now be removed →  
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8. Close the flap again.  
9. Have the charging socket checked by a suitably qualified workshop. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen  
repairer.  
Charging settings can be adjusted in the Infotainment system menus. Advanced charging settings are possible in the Charging  
locations menu, e.g. for individual charging planning or to use times of day with off-peak electricity prices.  
Opening charging settings  
1. Switch on Infotainment system.  
2. Open the Charging main menu in the Infotainment system.  
The submenus with the charging functions are displayed.  
Charging menu for general charging settings (→ Charging settings).  
Charging locations with advanced settings (→ Charging locations) and programming of departure times (→ Timer-controlled  
charging).  
Optimise menu for improving the DC quick-charging capacity (→ Preconditioning).  
Settings menu with additional functions (→ Charging settings).  
When you insert the charging connector into the charging socket on the unlocked vehicle, a screen with charging information is  
displayed.  
Changing the charging method  
Different charging methods can be selected in the Infotainment system, e.g. Charge immediately, Charge for a departure time, Charge  
and air condition for a departure time. The selection depends on the settings in the profile of the created charging location and the  
technical prerequisites at the location.  
1. Tap the function button with the displayed charging method in the exit menu or in the Charging main menu.  
A list view with further charging methods opens.  
Charging menu  
1. Open the Charging main menu in the Infotainment system.  
2. Tap  
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The following illustration shows all possible displays and function buttons in the Infotainment system. The displays may vary  
depending on the charging method, e.g. Charge immediately Charge for a departure time → Fig. 1.  
Infotainment system: displays and function buttons in the  
Charging menu (illustration).  
1
Current settings or charging location (→ Charging locations).  
2
Charging ranges and touch slider for the upper battery charge limit (maximum charge level) (→ Battery charge limits).  
3
Upper battery charge limit for immediate charging (→ Battery charge limits).  
end time of charging or planned departure time (→ Timer-controlled charging).  
stationary air conditioning for the departure time (depending on equipment).  
4
End or restart charging (→ Charging operations).  
5
Change the charging method (→ Charging settings).  
6
Range gained during charging in km/h or km/min and charging capacity in kW.  
7
Range and charge level.  
The charging capacity and the duration of the charging process may differ between individual charging processes. These  
depend on the charging infrastructure and the temperature of the high-voltage battery. The charging capacity can also vary  
during the charging process.  
Infotainment system: touch sliders and displays.  
1
2
3
4
Current charge level.  
Set lower battery charge limit (in the profile of the charging location).  
Touch slider for the upper battery charge limit.  
Active navigation of the Electric Vehicle Route Planner: automatically calculated lower battery charge limit for planned charging  
stops.  
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Possible charging range above Battery Care Mode, e.g. for long journeys.  
In the case of electric vehicle route planning, the symbol is displayed → Fig. 2 3 . The high-voltage battery will be charged  
so that the vehicle range is sufficient to at least reach the next charging stop (→ Navigation). If a higher battery charge limit  
has been set, the vehicle will continue to charge until this is reached.  
Infotainment system: different charge levels of the high-  
voltage battery.  
A
B
C
Very low charge level.  
Charge level in reserve range  
Charge level in normal range.  
Settings menu  
Battery Care Mode (→ Battery capacity).  
Plug & Charge.  
Electric Vehicle Route Planner.  
Add charging stops along the route in the vehicle’s navigation system (→ Navigation).  
Automatic optimisation of the DC charging capacity with active route guidance with charging stops (→ Preconditioning).  
Bidirectional charging .