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Charging the vehicle
MOBILITY
Charge current
NOTICE
The charging cable connected to the vehicle
and the charging cable connections may be
damaged due to mechanical load. There is
a risk of damage to property. Do not apply
mechanical loads to the charging cable and
the charging cable connections. Route the
charging cable to the vehicle freely and avoid
stress due to pulling or bending.
General information
The charge current strength is indicated in am-
peres.
There are differences in the maximum permis-
sible charging current depending on the local
power grid.
Before charging, set a suitable current limit for
the charging current.
When charging at charging stations, the per-
missible charging current is automatically de-
tected and a current limit is set.
Charging the high-voltage
battery
When charging at a domestic socket outlet, set
the current limit yourself.
The high-voltage battery serves as energy
storage. The high-voltage battery can be
charged utilizing energy recovery during the
trip or via the power grid.
Safety information
Charge the vehicle at a suitable charging de-
vice.
Warning
If the charge current strength is adjusted
incorrectly, the power grid of the domestic
socket outlet can be overloaded and over-
heat. There is a risk of fire. Adjust the charge
current strength to the power grid prior to
charging on domestic socket outlets. With un-
known power networks, set on the lowest
level.
Charge the high-voltage battery regularly so
that it operates optimally.
When charging via the power grid, you can
chose between the following variants:
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Domestic socket outlet.
Industrial socket.
AC charging station.
DC charging station.
Charging on a domestic socket
outlet
The permitted charge current strength must
be determined, for instance by a qualified elec-
trician, before first charging with your own do-
mestic socket outlet or when charging with
third-party domestic socket outlets.
For optimal use of the energy from the power
grid, charging at a charging station, e.g., at a
BMW Wallbox, is recommended.
The power grid and charging station should
enable a charging capacity of at least 11 kW.
A lower charging capacity will extend the
charging time.
Ensure that the charging station is installed
according to the technical requirements of the
power grid, e.g. by a qualified electrician.
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Charging the vehicle
MOBILITY
Depending on national-market version, differ-
ent charging cables are required and are in-
cluded in the vehicle's scope of delivery.
Current limit
General information
The current limit for charging with the Mode 2
charging cable and the Mode 3 charging cable
can be set via iDrive.
Safety information
Warning
When charging at domestic sockets on another
power grid, the set charging current again
may need to be checked again. The permitted
charge current strength must be determined,
for instance by a qualified electrician, before
charging with a domestic socket outlet.
Incompatible charging cables, adapters, or
unsuitable charging stations can heat up,
cause damage to the vehicle, or lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of injury, dan-
ger to life, and risk of damage to property.
Use only charging cables, adapters, or charg-
ing stations that are recommended for the
respective vehicle type.
If the approved charging current strength is un-
known, set the current limit to the lowest level.
Activating/deactivating current limit
An authorized service center will be glad to
provide information about suitable charging
cables and adapters.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "AC limit"
5. "AC limit"
Warning
Improper use of the charging cable can pre-
vent charging and lead to damage, for in-
stance cable fire. There is a risk of fire and
an injury hazard. Use the charging cable only
for charging the vehicle, and do not extend it
using cables or adapters.
Setting the current limit
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "AC limit"
5. Select the desired setting.
Warning
Settings are stored. When you change charg-
ing locations you also might need to change
the setting for charging.
Damaged charging cables can become hot or
cause electric shock. There is a risk of fire or
an injury hazard. Use undamaged charging
cables only.
Charging cable
Warning
General information
An incorrectly connected charging cable can
lead to damage, for instance cable fire. There
is a risk of injury or risk of damage to prop-
erty. Make sure that the charging cable con-
Use a Mode 2 charging cable, Mode 3 charging
cable, or the permanently installed charging
cable of a charging station to charge the vehi-
cle.
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