What EV Charger Do You Need for a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S?
A full charge takes 9.5 hours at the maximum rate. That window fits neatly into a standard overnight sleep schedule. You need a 48 amp Level 2 setup to hit that speed. Anything less stretches the refill time.
The numbers
| Maximum AC charging rate | 11.0 kW (48 A) |
|---|---|
| Charger size to buy | 48 A |
| Circuit breaker required | 60 A |
| Outlet / connection | hardwired (a 48 A EVSE must be hardwired -- no household receptacle is rated for it) |
| Charge port | J1772 |
| Full charge on Level 2 | about 9.5 hours |
| Range added per hour (Level 2) | about 32 miles |
| Full charge on a 120 V outlet | about 73 hours |
| Range added per hour (120 V) | about 4.2 miles |
| EPA rated range | 303 miles |
| Energy for a full charge | about 104.9 kWh at the wall |
Why 48 amps and not more
The battery holds 104.9 kWh of energy. Your car accepts up to 48 amps at 11.0 kW through the onboard charger. Buying a larger charging unit will not speed up the vehicle because the car limits the intake. Matching the 48 amp recommendation puts 32 miles of range into the pack every hour. You get a full 303 miles of range while you sleep.
What the install involves
You need a 60 amp breaker to feed the circuit. No household receptacle is rated for a 48 amp draw, so the unit must be hardwired directly. Call an electrician to pull the heavy gauge wire from your panel to the garage wall. They will land the conductors on the dedicated breaker and verify your main panel has spare capacity for the load.
Chargers that match this car
Energy monitoring built in. Hardwire it for the full 48 A.
Compact unit, good for tight garages.
Adjustable from 16 A to 50 A in the app, which helps if your panel is tight.
Worth having as well
Common questions
- What connector does the car use?
- Every non-Tesla EV sold in North America through 2024 uses the J1772 connector for AC Level 2 charging. This vehicle follows that standard.
- Can I plug this into a standard wall outlet?
- Level 1 charging on a standard household outlet takes 73 hours for a full tank and adds 4.2 miles of range per hour. That speed is too slow for daily driving, which is why you need Level 2.
- Why does the EPA charge time differ from the peak rate?
- The EPA rates a full charge at 9.9 hours and 31 miles per hour. Federal testing parameters introduce charging losses and efficiency variations that shift the numbers away from raw peak math.
- Do I need a special adapter to use Tesla destination chargers?
- Yes. Accessories like the Lectron Tesla to J1772 Charging Adapter let your car use Tesla hardware.
Other vehicles
Charging times derived from EPA data for the 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S (covering 2 EPA trim listings). Electrical requirements follow NEC 625.41, which sizes a circuit at 125% of a continuous load. Always have a licensed electrician verify your panel.