Check your vehicles maximum on board charging capability to see if it can charge at 3kw slow 7 kw fast or 22kw 3 phase fast then refer to the table above to see if you need a 16amp 32amp or 3 phase rated charge cable.
Bmw i3 public charging cable.
Your i3 will come with a standard slow charging cable with a household plug to type 2 mennekes charging plug.
Higher rated cables are backwards compatible with lower charge rates.
The bmw i3 range uses the ccs charging standard which consists of a combined ac and dc inlet port.
If you want to use the public fast chargers you ll need to buy either.
What leads do i need to charge my bmw i3.
Chargenow is available at participating evgo chargers with the purchase or lease of a new bmw i3.
This bmw i3 ev cable can provide charging of upto 22 kw and is type 2 to type 2 cable which makes it suitable for all type 2 vehicles.
Map of participating chargenow dc fast and chargenow by evgo stations.
The top portion of the inlet is for the type 2 connector which is used when charging at home or at public slow and fast ac points.
How bmw i3 drivers can get free public dc fast charging bmw s chargenow partnership with the evgo network provides 2 years of free 30 minute dc fast charging sessions.
This is for domestic and slow public chargers.
The both the upper and lower sections on the inlet are used to carry high power during rapid dc charging.
Phase 1 type 2 to type 2 mennekes 7pin charger cable for 7kw charging.