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.
Bmw i3 public charging cable.
The both the upper and lower sections on the inlet are used to carry high power during rapid dc charging.
Chargenow is available at participating evgo chargers with the purchase or lease of a new bmw i3.
What leads do i need to charge my bmw i3.
Your i3 will come with a standard slow charging cable with a household plug to type 2 mennekes charging plug.
Map of participating chargenow dc fast and chargenow by evgo stations.
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.
Also a rubber cover is delivered along for safety purposes.
The bmw i3 range uses the ccs charging standard which consists of a combined ac and dc inlet port.
This is for domestic and slow public chargers.
If you want to use the public fast chargers you ll need to buy either.
We offer a 16amp and 32amp cables which are all suitable for types of workplaces public places and house as well.
Phase 1 type 2 to type 2 mennekes 7pin charger cable for 7kw charging.
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.