BMW i4 eDrive40 Charging Guide: Speed, Time & Costs

Charging guide

Home and Destination Charging (0 → 100%)

Do you know that your BMW i4 eDrive40 can be charged using two methods? You can use a standard wall socket or a charging station. However, if you are on the go and need to charge your car publicly, you must use a charging station as a wall socket will not provide sufficient power. The charging rate of your electric vehicle (EV) will depend on the type of charging station or EVSE and the maximum charging capacity of your EV. Please see the table below for a list of all available charging options for your BMW i4 eDrive40 and how long it will take to fully charge your battery from empty.

Europe

In Europe, the process of charging an electric vehicle (EV) can differ depending on the country. Certain European countries predominantly use 1-phase grid connections, while others mainly use 3-phase connections. The table presented here displays all the feasible methods of charging a BMW i4 eDrive40. However, some charging modes may not be accessible in specific nations. We advise you to consult with your local electric vehicle charging networks to learn which choices are accessible to you.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	41h30m	11 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	25h45m	18 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	13 hours	36 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	8h45m	54 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	8h45m	54 km/h

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

Fast Charging (10 → 80%)

Efficient and rapid charging is essential for extending the distance of your trip by swiftly increasing the optimal range. Nevertheless, once the battery hits an 80% state of charge, charging strength will progressively decrease. As a result, standard fast charging generally does not surpass 80% SoC. The speed at which an electric vehicle charges is reliant on both the charging unit utilized and the maximum charging power that the EV can accommodate. The chart presented below offers a detailed summary of fast charging for the BMW i4 eDrive40.

• Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
• Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
• Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
• Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Europe

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	50 kW	71 min	270 km/h
CCS (150 kW DC)	150 kW	116 kW †	31 min	630 km/h
CCS (300 kW DC)	207 kW †	131 kW †	27 min	730 km/h

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Charging details

Real Range Estimation

between 340 - 670 km

Performance

Battery

Charging

Bidirectional Charging (V2X)

Energy Consumption

Real Energy Consumption Estimation

between 120 - 237 Wh/km

Safety (Euro NCAP)

Note: The given energy consumption and range data, influenced by moderate driving and climate conditions, might not match actual driving experiences. Pricing info could vary across regions or markets. This site's content is for only informational purposes, not specifc advice for you.

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