Bmw I3 Charging Cable Lock

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Bmw i3 charging cable lock.

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. Phase 1 type 2 to type 2 mennekes 7pin charger cable for 7kw charging. During the charge process the i3 will lock the charge cable to secure it. That would take around 35 hours to fully charge using a 102v level 1 charger.

2019 bmw i3 it will charge from empty to full in 24 to 28 hours. Make sure to select the 32amp version rather than the older 16amp cable. When i switched to my new 220 charger no more charge cable release issues so assuming it was the charger and not the car. Bmw sell theirs for 165 inc.

The 2019 bev bmw i3 for instance has a 42 kwh battery. 2015 2017 bmw i3. Cable length make sure the cable on the charging station. Vat collect yours at your local bmw parts dealer or buy online from bmw or from amazon s bmw direct with free postage.

If the charge point is lit green the i3 has completed charging. In my bmw i3 14 the locking mechanism for the charging socket sometimes started to get stuck and not releasing the charging cable. Failing that a dealer fix would be in order. If the charging cable is attached when you arrive at the i3 prior to departing it will need to be unplugged.