Charging the BMW i4 at home
2021–2026 · Type 2 / CCS2
- On-board charger
- 11 kW · 3 phases
- Max on single-phase
- 7.4 kW
- Max on three-phase
- 11 kW
- Battery (usable)
- 67–81.3 kWh
- Fast charging (DC)
- 205 kWCCS2
- Charge port
- Rear right
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive40 / M50 (2021–24) | 14 h 30 min 3.7 kW | 7 h 15 min 7.4 kW | 4 h 55 min 11 kW | 4 h 55 min 11 kW |
| eDrive35 (2022–24) | 12 h 5 min 3.7 kW | 6 h 7.4 kW | 4 h 5 min 11 kW | 4 h 5 min 11 kW |
| eDrive35 (2024–26) | 12 h 5 min 3.7 kW | 6 h 5 min 7.4 kW | 4 h 5 min 11 kW | 4 h 5 min 11 kW |
| 40 / M50 / M60 (2024–26) | 14 h 40 min 3.7 kW | 7 h 20 min 7.4 kW | 4 h 55 min 11 kW | 4 h 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| eDrive40 / M50 (2021–24) | 80.7 kWh | NMC | 7.4 kW | 11 kW | 205 kW |
| eDrive35 (2022–24) | 67 kWh | NMC | 7.4 kW | 11 kW | 180 kW |
| eDrive35 (2024–26) | 67.1 kWh | NMC | 7.4 kW | 11 kW | 180 kW |
| 40 / M50 / M60 (2024–26) | 81.3 kWh | NMC | 7.4 kW | 11 kW | 205 kW |
Battery type: NMC — nickel manganese cobalt.
Phone app control
- Charging schedule from the app
- App: My BMW