Are you looking for the best charging option for your BMW EV? Then you have come to the right place! In this article, you only need to select the right model of your car and you will have the right charger. We will help you make the right choice.
- BMW 225xe iPerformance: The BMW 225XE has a charging capacity of 3,7kW. You can charge it with a Type 2 connector, 1 phase of 16A charger. A portable EV charger can usually charge 2.3 or 3.7 kW (10 or 16A), so you can also charge the car just as fast via a mobile EV charger.
- BMW 330e eDrive: The BMW 330e eDrive has a 7.6 kWh battery with charging capacity of 3,7kW. The BMW 330e's battery has a Type 2 charging socket on the front left side. So the best choice is a Type 2 charger which is 16A, 1 phase. It has a maximum charge rate of 3.7 kWh, which will take about 3 hours to charge from empty to full.
- BMW 530e iPerformance: The BMW 530e iPerformance has a 9.2 kWh battery with a charging capacity of 3,7kW. The Type 2 inlet is used when charging at home or at public slow and fast AC points. The suitable charger should be 1 phase with a maximum of 16A.
- BMW X5 eDrive: The BMW X5 xDrive has has a 9.2 kWh battery with charging capacity of 3,7kW. This model has no rapid charging capabilities. The BMW X5 xDrive40e features a 1-phase 3.7 kW onboard charger for Type 2 AC charging. So you will need a Type 2, 1 phase, 16A charger.
- BMW i8: It uses a Type 2 connector for AC charging and has a maximum charge rate of 11kW. A Type 2, 3 Phase 16A charger is suitable for this model.
- BMW 740e eDriv: Your BMW 740e uses a Type 2 plug and has a maximum charge rate of 3.6kW (1 Phase 16A). A Type 2, 1 Phase 16A charger is suitable for this model.
