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EnglishCharging the vehicle -> Connecting for your BMW i8 2014-2020
Charging the vehicle
MOBILITY
Have work on the charging connection, for in‐
stance cleaning, performed by an authorized
BMW i dealer's service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
Level 1 charging cable
Depending on the country version, the vehicle is
supplied with a Level 1 charging cable.
Level 1 charging cables can be used to charge
the vehicle from grounded household sockets.
Charging at household socket connections is
performed with alternating current.
Charging cable
When a Level 1 charging cable is used, the effi‐
ciency values may differ from those stated on the
energy label.
General information
Use a Level 1 charging cable, Level 2 charging
cable or the permanently installed charging cable
of a charging station to charge the vehicle.
Level 2 charging cable
The Level 2 charging cable makes it possible to
quickly recharge at sockets of designated
Level 2 charging stations using a special plug.
Charging is performed with alternating current at
designated Level 2 charging stations. The charg‐
ing process can be completed faster than at
household sockets.
Different charging cables can be required de‐
pending on the country.
Safety information
Warning
The charging cable may be permanently installed
at the charging station.
Non-compatible charging cables or unsuitable
charging stations can heat up and cause dam‐
age to the vehicle. There is a risk of fire. Use
charging cables or charging stations for charg‐
ing that are suitable for the respective vehicle
type.
Storage
The Level 1 charging cable is located in the sep‐
arate area on the right-hand side of the cargo
area.
A dealer's service center will be glad to provide
information about suitable charging cables.
The Level 2 charging cable can be stored in the
same place.
If required, store the charging cable with the in‐
stalled plug cover to prevent moisture in the
charging cable plug.
Warning
Improper use of the charging cable can prevent
charging and lead to damage, for instance ca‐
ble fire. There is a risk of fire. Use the charging
cable only for charging the vehicle, and do not
extend it using cables or adapters.
Connecting
Charging socket flap
The charging socket flap is located on the left
side of the vehicle.
Warning
Always keep charging socket clean and unob‐
structed.
Damaged charging cables can heat up or lead
to an electric shock. There is a risk of fire or a
risk of injury. Use undamaged charging cables
only.
Keep the charging socket flap closed when the
charging socket is not used.
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Charging the vehicle
MOBILITY
Charging process is interrupted.
Connecting the charging cable
To connect, engage selector lever position P,
deactivate drive-ready state, and unlock the vehi‐
cle. Set the parking brake, if needed.
1. Tap on the charging socket flap, arrow.
3. Remove the charging cable from the charg‐
ing socket, arrow 2.
4. Press on the charging socket flap until it en‐
gages.
5. Attach cover of the charging cable plug, if
needed.
2. Remove the cover of the charging cable plug,
if needed.
6. Disconnect Level 1 charging cable from the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable
from the port on the charging station as appli‐
cable.
3. Connect Level 1 charging cable to the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable
to the port on the charging station.
4. Insert the appropriate charging cable plug,
and push it in until it engages.
7. Stow the charging cable.
At a charging station, insert the permanently
installed charging cable in the place provided
for it.
When charging at a charging station, follow the
instructions at the charging station.
Removing
Electrical unlocking of the charging
cable
When the charging process is active and the ve‐
hicle is locked, the charging cable is automati‐
cally locked. Unlock the vehicle before removing
the cable.
Concept
In the following situations, the charging cable can
be unlocked and removed electronically:
When the charging process is completed, the
charging cable is automatically unlocked.
▷ When the vehicle is locked.
If necessary, clean the area between the charg‐
ing socket flap and charging socket, for instance
from snow, before removing it.
▷ When a charging station is defective.
Unlocking
Via iDrive:
1. Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key if it is
locked.
Charging cable is unlocked.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. Press the release button on the handle, ar‐
row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the
gripping areas.
2. "Plan charging/climate control"
3. "Settings charging current"
4. "Unlock charging cable"
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