# Home EV Charging Solutions Volkswagen Created an EV Charging System Ahead of the ID.3 EV By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-06-16 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging-system References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2020/06/12/volkswagen-launches-home-ev-charging-system-sales-ahead-of-id-3-vehicle-deliveries/) & [volkswagenag](https://www.volkswagenag.com/) [Volkswagen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging) created an [EV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging-zone) charging system before the release of its ID.3 electric car. The EV home charging system is named the [Wallbox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-management) which will be available in eight different European countries. Consumers can also choose from there versions of the Wallbox, one of which is standard and the others are premium, that range in price from $448-953. All of the charging systems will have a max capacity of 22 kilowatts, as well as mounted Type 2 charging cables and DC residual current protection. The standard charging system is currently available, while the two premium versions will be released before the end of the year. Volkswagen’s ID.3 will be exclusive to European markets, and it will be available to consumer beginning on June 17th. Image Credit: Volkswagen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **EV Home Charging Systems:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating more efficient and affordable home charging solutions for electric vehicles. - **Integrated Charging Solutions:** Opportunity to develop integrated charging solutions that can be easily installed and used by consumers. - **Expansion of EV Charging Infrastructure:** Opportunity to expand and improve the public charging infrastructure to support the growing number of electric vehicles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Automakers can capitalize on the increasing demand for electric vehicles by offering innovative EV charging solutions. - **Energy:** Energy companies can develop and provide smart charging solutions for residential and commercial properties. - **Technology:** Tech companies can create advanced charging systems that incorporate AI and IoT capabilities for a seamless charging experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Safety-Focused EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autel-maxicharger-ac-wallbox.md) - [Electric Car-Charging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batteryelectric-vehicles.md) - [Balanced EV Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balanced-charging.md) - [EV Charging Station Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ev-charging.md) - [Sleek Home EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-series-ev.md) - [Wall-Mounted Electric Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cove-system.md) - [Suitcase-Style EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-ev-charger.md) - [Low-Profile Home EV Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-powerpulse.md) - [Affordable Compact EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-id.md)