Suzuki e Vitara Home Charger (NZ): Best Wall Chargers, Cables & Charging Times

Suzuki E vitara home charging at homeLooking for the right Suzuki e Vitara home wall charger in New Zealand? This guide covers everything: which EV wall charger to install at home, how fast the e Vitara charges, and what cable you need for public AC chargers.

The Suzuki e Vitara is Suzuki’s first pure-electric SUV — available in New Zealand in two variants sharing a 61kWh LFP battery and 7kW single-phase AC charging. That makes it a great match for a standard 32A home wall charger. DC fast charging tops out at 65kW (20–80% in approximately 34 minutes on a compatible charger). The 2WD delivers up to 426km WLTP, while the AWD (Allgrip-e) adds a rear motor for enhanced traction and a 7.4-second 0–100km/h sprint.

Official Suzuki e Vitara NZ Page

e Vitara Specification 2WD AWD (Allgrip-e)
Battery (capacity) 61kWh (LFP) 61kWh (LFP)
Range 426km (WLTP) 395km (WLTP)
Motor / Drive 128kW / 189Nm — FWD 135kW / 400Nm — AWD
0–100 km/h 8.7 seconds 7.4 seconds
Max AC charging (home) 7kW 7kW
Max DC fast charging 65kW 65kW
Typical DC session 20–80% in ~34 minutes (conditions apply)
V2L Not supported

Best Home Wall Chargers for the Suzuki e Vitara

Fast, reliable overnight charging — and future-proof for your next EV

The Suzuki e Vitara charges at up to 7kW on AC — the same rate on both 2WD and AWD variants. That’s perfectly matched to a standard single-phase 32A connection, meaning a 7kW / 32A wall charger is the ideal home setup.

Choose your home charging style:
• Tethered wall charger (fixed cable): the easiest daily experience — plug in and go
• Untethered wall charger (socket only): use your own Type 2 cable — great if you share a charger between vehicles or want one cable for home and public AC charging

32a Smart EV charger with attached Type 2 cable and wifi

Smart EV Wall charger with DLB includes 6m cable & WIFI

$780.00 inc. GST
32a 22kW wall charger type 2 socket with wifi
Out of stock

Smart EV Wall charger with DLB and WIFI 7.4kW

Price range: $689.00 through $850.00 inc. GST
Type 2 to Type 2 32a cable

Type 2 to Type 2 charge cable 32a 7kW

Price range: $175.00 through $285.00 inc. GST

Suzuki e Vitara charge times (home) — quick guide

Estimates below assume charging from 10% to 100% with typical wall-to-battery efficiency. Both the 2WD and AWD share the same 61kWh battery and 7kW AC charging rate.

Home charging setup Approx. power Est. time (10% → 100%)
Included ICCB (8A) / standard socket ~1.8kW ~27 hours
Portable charger (10A) ~2.3kW ~21 hours
16A charger (caravan/commando style) ~3.7kW ~13 hours
7kW wall charger (32A) 7kW ~9 hours

Want exact numbers for your power price and start %? Use the calculator on the right.

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Suzuki e Vitara Charging Cost & Time Calculator

Set your battery size, power price and start % to estimate home charging time & cost.

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Public charging with the Suzuki e Vitara (NZ)

In New Zealand you’ll mainly use two public charging types:
DC fast chargers for road trips and top-ups, and Type 2 AC chargers commonly found at supermarkets, malls, hotels and public car parks.

DC fast charging
Both variants support up to 65kW DC and are quoted at 20–80% in approximately 34 minutes on a compatible rapid charger (conditions apply).
For longer trips, multiple shorter sessions stopping at around 20–80% give you the best balance of speed and range.

Type 2 AC chargers
Many AC public chargers are “bring-your-own-cable”. PlugShare is handy for checking what’s available at your destination before you leave.

Provider Notes Apple App Android App
ChargeNet Largest network nationwide Download Download
BP Fast chargers at key sites Download Download
Z Energy Fast chargers at selected stations Download Download
Tesla Most NZ Superchargers are open to non-Tesla Download Download

What cable do I need for public AC charging?

We recommend a Type 2 to Type 2 cable (7kW-rated).
A 5m length suits most public AC bays and parking layouts.

Charging port location


Front left (Passengers side front)

Suzuki e Vitara home charging FAQs (NZ)

What is the best home wall charger for the Suzuki e Vitara?

A 7kW (32A) wall charger is the ideal match for the e Vitara. Both the 2WD and AWD variants have a maximum AC charging rate of 7kW single-phase, so a 7kW wallbox delivers the e Vitara’s full home charging speed and takes around 9 hours for a full charge from 10%.

No — and this is good news for most NZ homeowners. The e Vitara’s NZ specification charges at 7kW on a standard single-phase connection, which is what the vast majority of NZ homes have. A standard 32A wall charger is all you need.

Yes. Both variants share the same onboard AC charger rated at 7kW. The difference between the two models is in DC charging architecture, motor configuration, and traction — not home charging speed.

Yes — but expect long charge times. At 8A the e Vitara’s 61kWh battery takes around 27 hours to charge from 10% to full. The included ICCB (in-cable charger) is fine as a backup or occasional use, but a dedicated wallbox makes overnight home charging far more practical.

A Type 2 to Type 2 cable is the right choice for NZ AC destination charging. We suggest a 7kW-rated cable in 5m — it suits the vast majority of public AC bays.

On a compatible DC rapid charger (up to 65kW), the e Vitara charges from 20–80% in approximately 34 minutes (conditions apply). For longer road trips, planning your stops between around 20% and 80% gives the best balance of speed and range.

No — the e Vitara does not support V2L in its current NZ specification.

Expert Suzuki e Vitara charging advice

Want the easiest, safest charging setup at home? We’ll help you choose the right wall charger, cable length,
and installation approach for your driveway or garage — including solar-ready options.

Free advice includes:
– Charger recommendation (best value for the e Vitara)
– Installation quote (nationwide options)
– Solar-aware charger options (divert excess solar when available)
– Public charging cable advice

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