Charging the BMW i3 at home
2017–2022 · Type 2 / CCS2
- On-board charger
- 7.4–11 kW depends on the version · option: 11 kW
- Max on single-phase
- 7.4 kW
- Max on three-phase
- 11 kW
- Battery (usable)
- 27.2–37.9 kWh
- Fast charging (DC)
- 50 kWCCS2
- Charge port
- Rear right
Note: 94 Ah: 7.4 kW standard (single-phase), 11 kW option (three-phase).
Which charger to choose
Single-phase at home
7 kW charger (1×32 A) — the car charges at 7.4 kW
Three-phase at home
11 kW charger (3×16 A) — the car charges at 11 kW
Charging time from 20 to 80 %
| Version | Socket 1×16 A | Station 1×32 A | Station 3×16 A | Station 3×32 A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Ah (2017–18) | 4 h 55 min 3.7 kW | 2 h 25 min 7.4 kW | 4 h 55 min 3.7 kW | 2 h 25 min 7.4 kW |
| 120 Ah / i3s (2018–22) | 6 h 50 min 3.7 kW | 3 h 25 min 7.4 kW | 2 h 20 min 11 kW | 2 h 20 min 11 kW |
Calculated at 90 % charging efficiency. The car never charges faster than its on-board charger, so a stronger station does not always help.
Versions
| Version | Battery | Type | 1 phase | 3 phases | DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Ah (2017–18) | 27.2 kWh | NMC | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kWoption: 11 kW | 50 kW |
| 120 Ah / i3s (2018–22) | 37.9 kWh | NMC | 7.4 kW | 11 kW | 50 kW |
Battery type: NMC — nickel manganese cobalt.
Phone app control
- Charging schedule from the app
- App: My BMW