BMW Electric Models
BMW i3
BMW i4
- Model: BMW i4 eDrive40, BMW i4 M50
- Onboard Charger Power: 11 kW
BMW iX
- Model: BMW iX xDrive40, BMW iX xDrive50, BMW iX M60
- Onboard Charger Power: 11 kW
BMW iX3
- Onboard Charger Power: 11 kW
BMW i7
- Onboard Charger Power: 11 kW
BMW iX1
- Onboard Charger Power: 11 kW
Summary
BMW's electric vehicle lineup features onboard chargers with power ratings primarily at 11 kW, which supports faster AC charging compared to the 3.7 kW chargers found in their plug-in hybrid models. The BMW i3 offers a choice between a 7.4 kW single-phase charger and an 11 kW three-phase charger, providing flexibility based on the available charging infrastructure. This higher onboard charger power allows for quicker charging times, making it more convenient for daily use and longer trips.
BMW offers a variety of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) across different models and generations. Here is a comprehensive list of these models along with the power of their onboard chargers:
BMW Plug-In Hybrid Models
BMW 3 Series
- Model: BMW 330e
- Onboard Charger Power: 3.7 kW
BMW 5 Series
- Model: BMW 530e
- Onboard Charger Power: 3.7 kW
BMW 7 Series
- Model: BMW 745e
- Onboard Charger Power: 3.7 kW
BMW X Series
- Model: BMW X3 xDrive30e
- Onboard Charger Power: 3.7 kW
- Model: BMW X5 xDrive45e
- Onboard Charger Power: 3.7 kW
BMW i Series
- Model: BMW i8
- Onboard Charger Power: 3.7 kW
BMW 2 Series
- Model: BMW 225xe
- Onboard Charger Power: 3.7 kW
BMW X1
- Model: BMW X1 xDrive25e
- Onboard Charger Power: 3.7 kW
BMW X2
- Model: BMW X2 xDrive25e
- Onboard Charger Power: 3.7 kW
Summary
Most BMW plug-in hybrid models are equipped with a 3.7 kW onboard charger. This allows for efficient charging at home or at public charging stations, although it may take longer compared to higher-powered chargers used by some fully electric vehicles. These onboard chargers are suitable for the battery capacities of PHEVs, providing a balance between charging speed and battery longevity.
