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BMW i8 - Type 2 - 16A 1-phase
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Charging your BMW i8

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  • Connector Type 2Charging port front left
  • Charging at home Max. 3.7 kW3.7 kW 1 phase · 16 amps
  • Battery 9.4 kWh Usable capacity
  • Full at home ± 2.5 hours 9.4 kWh ÷ 3.7 kW

Your BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid: a smaller battery that you charge at home at up to 3.7 kW. An 11 or 22 kW charging station works too, but won't charge any faster.

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Your BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid and charges at up to 3.7 kW at home. A heavier cable doesn't charge any faster, so we've matched everything to that.

At a charging station EROCK Next Gen Charging Cable Type 2 – 16A Single-Phase (3.7 kW)Exactly the 3.7 kW your BMW i8 can handle, in the length you choose.Fits your BMW i8
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At a socket EROCK One Portable Charger Type 2 to Schuko – 5 SettingsNo charging station? Charge on the go or at home from a normal socket.Fits your BMW i8
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Your own charging station Besen Type 2 Charging Station – with 6-Metre Charging CableA fixed charging spot on your own driveway, ready for your next electric car too.Fits your BMW i8
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Premium charging station Zaptec Go 2 – Type 2 Charging Station with Socket – up to 22 kW – 4G & Wi-Fi – MIDSmart charging via the app, with 4G, Wi-Fi and an MID meter to claim your home charging costs.Fits your BMW i8
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Why does your BMW i8 charge at up to 3.7 kW?

Besides the combustion engine, your BMW i8 has a smaller battery and an on-board charger of 3.7 kW. That charger sets your maximum charging speed: a more powerful charging station or cable won't make it faster.

  • A 3.7 kW charging cable is enough: a heavier one doesn't charge any faster.
  • Any charging station works, including 11 or 22 kW ones.
  • That's why you only see products here that fit your BMW i8.
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How we calculate it 9.4 kWh 3.7 kW ± 2.5 hours In practice it takes a little longer: the last few percent charge more slowly and some energy is lost.
Which charging cable fits a BMW i8?

Which charging cable fits a BMW i8?

Your BMW i8 Roadster has a Type 2 connector at the front left and charges at home on 1 phase and 16 amps: up to 3.7 kW. A Type 2 charging cable of 3.7 kW gets the most out of your car. As a plug-in hybrid, your BMW i8 has a combustion engine plus a smaller battery and an on-board charger of up to 3.7 kW. A more powerful charging station or cable won't charge it any faster.

At 3.7 kW you charge the 9.4 kWh battery from empty to full in about 2.5 hours. With a portable charger on a regular socket it takes a lot longer, handy if you don't have a charging station.

How we calculate it: the 9.4 kWh battery divided by 3.7 kW of charging power is about 2.5 hours. In practice it takes a little longer, because the last few percent charge more slowly and some energy is lost while charging.

Source: specifications per version. Charging time is an estimate.
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Questions about charging a BMW i8
Which charging cable fits a BMW i8?

Your BMW i8 Roadster has a Type 2 connector at the front left and charges at home on 1 phase and 16 amps: up to 3.7 kW. A Type 2 charging cable of 3.7 kW gets the most out of your car. A 22 kW cable works too, but doesn't charge any faster.
Why does a BMW i8 charge at up to 3.7 kW at home?

Your BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid. Besides the combustion engine, it has a smaller 9.4 kWh battery and an on-board charger of up to 3.7 kW. It doesn't need more: at home the battery is full in about 2.5 hours. That's why we only show charging cables and chargers that match those 3.7 kW; a heavier cable doesn't charge any faster.
How fast does a BMW i8 charge at home?

At home your BMW i8 charges at up to 3.7 kW, on 1 phase and 16 amps. An empty 9.4 kWh battery is full in about 2.5 hours. How we calculate it: the 9.4 kWh battery divided by 3.7 kW of charging power is about 2.5 hours. In practice it takes a little longer, because the last few percent charge more slowly and some energy is lost while charging.
Can I charge a BMW i8 from a regular socket?

Yes. With a portable charger you charge your BMW i8 from a regular socket. At around 2.3 kW that's a lot slower than a charging station: handy on the road or if you don't have one at home.
Do I need a 22 kW cable for my BMW i8?

No. Your BMW i8 charges at up to 3.7 kW at home. A 22 kW cable works too, but doesn't charge any faster, so a 3.7 kW cable is enough.

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