To remove the cable unlock the vehicle which will release the lock on the cable for a short amount.
Bmw i3 charging cable lock.
When i switched to my new 220 charger no more charge cable release issues so assuming it was the charger and not the car.
The 2019 bev bmw i3 for instance has a 42 kwh battery.
Make sure to select the 32amp version rather than the older 16amp cable.
Bmw sell theirs for 165 inc.
Phase 1 type 2 to type 2 mennekes 7pin charger cable for 7kw charging.
If the charging cable is attached when you arrive at the i3 prior to departing it will need to be unplugged.
This all started to occu.
2017 2018 bmw i3 prepare for 16 to 19 hours of charge.
Bmw s i3 is one of the most popular evs in the uk and europe and the only one available as both pure ev and range extended i3 rex a battery upgrade in july 2016 improved the official range of the ev to 186 miles from the previous generation s 118 miles putting it among the best in its class in terms of distance capable on a single charge.
I think the plug has to lock in order for charging to initiate in which case disabling the lock would also disable your ability to charge the car.
During the charge process the i3 will lock the charge cable to secure it.
If the charge point is lit green the i3 has completed charging.
2019 bmw i3 it will charge from empty to full in 24 to 28 hours.
That would take around 35 hours to fully charge using a 102v level 1 charger.
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In my bmw i3 14 the locking mechanism for the charging socket sometimes started to get stuck and not releasing the charging cable.