Wallboxes & mobile ev car chargers for the BMW i3

Looking for the best charging option for your BMW i3? Then you've come to the right place. With this car, you have the choice between a BWM i3 EV Charger, or a BWM i3 mobile EV charger. Both are good options for charging your BMW.

On this page you will find all the important charging information about the BMW i3.      

BMW i3 models

There are four different BMW i3 car models; the BMW i3 60 Ah, BMW i3 94 Ah, BMW i3s 94 Ah and the BMW i3s 120 Ah.

EV charger for BMW i3

Electric cars like the BMW i3 can be charged via a BMW i3 EV charger. A few things are useful to know for this; a EV charger with a heavier charging capacity will not charge more than the maximum charging capacity of your car, but it can't hurt either.

EV chargers have 4 charging capacities, provided they are not self-adjustable:

• 3.7 kW charger (1 phase of 16A)
• 7.4 kW charger (1 phase of 32A)
• 11 kW charger (3 phases of 16A)
• 22 kW charger (3 phases of 32A)

Choice in Wallbox BMW i3

When charging the BMW i3, you can choose between two types of EV chargers. The first option is a EV charger with a fixed charging cable. This type allows you to charge directly without bringing a separate cable. The second option is a EV charger with a socket connection. This means that there is no fixed charging cable, allowing you and your customers or associates to charge the BMW i3 with their own cable. This choice offers more flexibility, especially if several vehicles use the same charger. 

Fuse box connection for the EV charger

Choosing the best EV charger depends on your fuse box. Every fuse box is different, there are a number of things to consider:

• The difference between a 1- or 3-phase fuse box. With a 1-phase fuse box, the maximum load capacity is usually4 kW, although with a 3-phase fuse box, the load capacity can be up to 22 kW.
• Also keep in mind that sometimes there may not be enough space, and the fuse box may need to be expanded. This can easily be done with an expansion box.

It is wise to consider an 11 kW 3-phase EV charger if you already have a fuse box with a 3-phase connection. You are immediately prepared for the future with such an EV charging station, as most fully electric cars have a charging capacity of 11 kW that requires a 3-phase connection. If you are expecting a fully electric car in the future, a charger with a 3.7 kW or 7.4 kW charging capacity will probably be too low.

Mobile EV charger for BMW i3

With a mobile charger (also known as a portable EV charger), you can charge your hybrid or electric car via a normal socket at home. Like the BMW i3, choose a suitable BMW i3 mobile charger. Power sockets at home have a rating of 220 volts. A portable charger is equipped to connect to that power grid. Often home charging via the wall socket is slower, though.

A mobile charger can usually charge 2.3 kW or 3.7 kW (10 or 16A). Just make sure you pay close attention to the rest of your power consumption on the same group. 16A is more current than normally consumed in your household by an appliance, this can have unpleasant consequences such as cables or sockets burning out.

EV charging cable for BMW i3

The BMW i3 has a Mennekes connection, it requires a type 2 charging cable. It is possible to use both a phase 3 and phase 1 charging cable, as a heavier cable does not affect the car's charging capacity.

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Want to know more about your car? Click on one of the following links:

• BMW i3 60 Ah
• BMW i3 94 Ah
• BMW i3s 94 Ah
• BMW i3s 120 Ah