What is the range of the BMW i3?

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What is the range of the BMW i3?

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What is the range of the BMW i3?

The range of the BMW i3 is up to 153 miles, and with the Range Extender, up to 200 miles. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua.

What is the range of the BMW i3?

The range of the BMW i3 is up to 153 miles, and with the Range Extender, up to 200 miles. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua.

What is the range of the BMW i3?

The range of the BMW i3 is up to 153 miles, and with the Range Extender, up to 200 miles. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua.

What is the range of the BMW i3?

The range of the BMW i3 is up to 153 miles, and with the Range Extender, up to 200 miles. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua.

What is the range of the BMW i3?

The range of the BMW i3 is up to 153 miles, and with the Range Extender, up to 200 miles. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy eirmod tempor invidunt ut labore et dolore magna aliquyam erat, sed diam voluptua.

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Whether you're charging at home or on the go, BMW Charging is the comprehensive program for electrified vehicles.

Your charging options.

Learn about all of the convenient types of chargers available. Get ready to charge your BMW electrified vehicle at home or on the road – with total peace of mind.

LEVEL 1

ANY OUTLET

Universal

120V charger with up to 4 miles per 1 hour of charging.

ELECTRIC & PLUG-IN HYBRID

LEVEL 2

HOME + PUBLIC

Faster

240V charger with up to 30 miles per 1 hour of charging.

ELECTRIC & PLUG-IN HYBRID

DC FAST CHARGING

PUBLIC ONLY

Fastest

High-powered charger with up to 75 miles per 10 min of charging.

ELECTRIC ONLY

HOME CHARGING

Charge in your sleep.

The ultimate in electric convenience, the BMW Wallbox is a Level 2 Charger (240V) that provides charging speeds up to 7x faster than Level 1 (120V). When most of your charging is done at home, that makes a world of difference.

UP TO 80% CHARGE IN

5 hours

CHARGING UP TO

7x faster

Buy BMW Wallbox at the BMW Shop

Learn about installation through Qmerit

OCCASIONAL CHARGING

Backup included.

Standard with the BMW i3 and all Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, the Occasional Use Cable makes it easy to catch a charge at any 120V power outlet (Level 1 charging).

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TIME TO FULL CHARGE

BMW i3

43 hrs

Plug-in Hybrid models

up to 22.5 hrs

COMING SOON

Flexible Fast Charger

Introducing a new way to charge – at home or on the go. The Flexible Fast Charger – arriving first with the BMW iX and BMW i4 in 2022 – can be used on a 120V or 240V outlet. With up to 9.6 kW of AC power, it can charge as quickly as most Wallboxes.

Compare charging times.

See the full range of charging times for all BMW electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles at a glance.

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Go the distance with a single charge.

Feel the freedom to go anywhere. When you can get this far without stopping, it’s all about you and the road.

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Relax and recharge. Public charging is more convenient than ever with this simple, three-step process, initiated from your BMW Charging app.

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STEP 1

Locate

Find chargers on the BMW Charging app or within your BMW navigation POI search.

STEP 2

Connect

Plug your connector into the charge port until it clicks firmly into place.

STEP 3

Swipe

Start your charge directly from your BMW Charging app with a simple swipe.

Get started with a $100 EVgo charging credit.

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Find chargers within EVgo and partner networks, start your charging session, and manage your account – all from the simple, intuitive interface of the BMW Charging app.

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How Charging Works

Do I need special equipment to charge my BMW electrified vehicle?

Every BMW electrified vehicle comes equipped with an Occasional Use Cable, compatible with charging at any standard wall socket at 120V.

For faster home charging, the BMW Wallbox is available for purchase. This equipment can be installed by a certified electrician and shortens charging times by providing higher output – for example, for the i3 this can mean charging up to 7x faster than using a 120V outlet.

When charging at public charging stations, no additional equipment is required. The standardized charging system in North America is called CCS (for DC Fast Charging) and J1772 (for L2 charging).

All public charging stations that have a CCS or J1772 plug are available to you. The BMW Charging app will show you public charging stations equipped with CCS/J1772 plugs.

How can I have a BMW Wallbox installed at home, and what is the electrical requirement for home charging with a BMW Wallbox?

Your dealer can recommend a local installation service, so that your electrical service can be inspected, and if needed, an upgrade will be recommended. You can also contact BMW’s trusted installation partner Qmerit for further resources and offers.

Can I do without a BMW Wallbox and only use the Occasional Use Charge Cable?

You can charge with the Occasional Use Charge Cable, but the charge time will be significantly longer, especially for electrified vehicles with relatively large battery capacities, such as the X5 xDrive45e, as well as the all-electric i3, iX and i4.

How long does it take to charge an electric BMW at a public charging station?

Charging time at a public charging station is determined by battery size, maximum charging output and the remaining charge left in the battery when you plug in your vehicle. For electric vehicles, home charging and Level 2 public charging generally takes more time than with DC Fast Charging public stations.

For example, a BMW iX can charge up to 20 miles in 1 hour with a Level 2 (AC) public charger. In just ten minutes, a DC Fast Charger can give you a range of 75 miles. And in 40 minutes or less, the iX can be charged up to 80% of its battery capacity.

Do electric and plug-in hybrid BMWs charge while driving?

Both electric and plug-in hybrid BMWs can also charge while driving, thanks to regenerative braking technology, which allows the vehicle to recoup part of its energy during deceleration and braking.

How often should I charge my electric BMW? Do I always need to charge it up to 100% or can I charge it halfway?

Similar to your cell phone, charging up your electric BMW before a day’s use is simple.

The amount of miles you drive daily will determine how much charging you will need. There is no need to charge the battery up to 100% every night – unless you have to rely on the entire driving range of your vehicle. Staying between 20% to 80% battery capacity should leave you with enough driving miles.

All BMWs have a preconditioning function, which allows you to further optimize battery efficiency. From the MyBMW app, you can precondition your vehicle, which warms up both the cabin and the battery. The vehicle should be plugged in while preconditioning.

When not driving your electric BMW for a week or more at a time, leave the battery between 20% and 80% charged.

Keep in mind that how often and how long you should charge your electric BMW depends in part on what kind of home charging option you have and your daily driving needs. If you have convenient access to workplace charging, that may also impact whether you choose to charge your electric BMW fully every night.

What is the cheapest time of day to charge an electric vehicle?

The electricity price varies depending on the time of day. Many electricity providers offer discounted charging rates if you charge the battery at times of low demand. This utilizes excess electricity at night that can’t otherwise be stored temporarily. Check with your utility company to find out more about their peak vs. off-peak rates. Rates differ depending on the utility company you choose.

Why is the charging time listed as 0-80% state of charge and not to 100% state of charge?

Batteries charge more quickly from 0-80% battery charge. After 80% battery capacity has been reached, charging speeds slow down.

Vehicle Range

How far can I go on a single charge?

How far you can go on a single charge will vary based on the vehicle’s battery capacity, driving conditions, your driving style, and charging habits.

In the case of the 2021 all-electric and plug-in hybrid BMWs, the EPA-rated electric and combined ranges are listed below. The 2022 EPA-rated estimates have not yet been released for the BMW iX.

Electric range
BMW iX: ~300 miles
BMW i3/i3s: 153 miles
BMW i3/i3s REx: 126 miles

Combined range
BMW i3/i3s REx: 200 miles
BMW 330e: 320 miles
BMW 330e xDrive: 290 miles
BMW 530e: 340 miles
BMW 530e xDrive: 320 miles
BMW 745e xDrive: 290 miles

BMW X3 xDrive30e: 340 miles
BMW X5 xDrive45e: 400 miles

The combined driving range when engaging both the electric motor and the BMW TwinPower Turbo engine is significantly higher and can be optimized based on driving and charging behavior.

How do extreme temperatures affect the range of my electric BMW?

Climate affects your battery performance, but there are ways to counteract this. Batteries work more efficiently under optimized temperatures. Energy you use for cabin climate control comes from the battery. Therefore, preconditioning with the MyBMW app not only makes the cabin temperature optimized for you, it will optimize the battery temperature as well.

How does my driving style affect the range of my BMW electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid?

As is the case for a vehicle with an internal combustion engine driving style also affects the range of an electric car. As a general rule, an anticipatory, relaxed, and uniform style of driving optimizes your range. Just as faster, more aggressive driving will use more gas, it will also use up more of your battery’s energy.

Apps for Charging

Can I initiate charging remotely?

When charging at home, the MyBMW App allows you to set your departure time and your car will charge accordingly. You can also pre-condition your vehicle to ensure your cabin climate is comfortable and battery temperature is optimized before departure.

What can I do with the BMW Charging app?

The BMW Charging app is your companion for public charging. You can do all of the following:

1. Find DC Fast Chargers and Level 2 Chargers from EVgo and their network partners

2. Check real-time availability of chargers

3. Get precise directions to the chargers closest to you

4. Start a charge on your app with a quick swipe

5. Review your charging session (real-time)

6. Save your favorite charging station locations

7. Manage your account

8. Call EVgo customer service from the app

Where can I find more information about the BMW Charging Powered by EVgo Program?

You can find further resources at: https://www.evgo.com/bmw-charging.

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How to enroll in BMW Charging Powered by EVgo

The BMW Charging app is your everyday charging companion. Enroll for BMW Charging powered by EVgo, and download the app in three easy steps.

STEP 1

Check the email address you provided to your BMW dealership. Within a few days of vehicle delivery, you'll receive a BMW Welcome email with the sign up instructions for BMW Charging powered by EVgo.

STEP 2

The link in the email takes you to the BMW Charging sign-up portal. Enter the Personal Activation Code also provided in the email and set up your EVgo account.

STEP 3

Download the BMW Charging app and sign in. You’re all set to charge up and go. If you’re eligible for a charging credit, it will automatically show up in your EVgo account.