BMWi3 120Ah (2018) electric chargers
Battery Electric VehicleBattery
42.2 kWh
Connector
Type 2
Range
193 miles
Charge speed
36 mph
Benefit in kind
0%
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
BMW i3 120Ah Home Charging Guide
The wonderfully designed BMW i3 is available with a 120Ah (or 42.2kWh) battery which offers a WLTP range of 193 miles. It's so good that it has outlasted the Range Extender edition which featured a small petrol generator to boost the range.
Charging time for the BMW i3 120Ah is about six hours using a dedicated home charge point like those below. If you use a public rapid charger, you can charge the battery to 80% in about 36 minutes.
BMW i3 120Ah compatible chargers
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BMW i3 120Ah Charging Time
Take advantage of cheaper electricity tariffs and charge your BMW i3 120Ah overnight and drive away fully charged every morning.
| Method | kW | Typical location | Charging time (empty to full) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard three-pin plug | 2.3 | Home | 19 hours |
| Dedicated home charging point | 7.4 | Home | 6 hours |
| Fast charger | 22* | Offices, commercial buildings, car parks, supermarkets, leisure centres | 4 hours* (limited to 11kW by the vehicle) |
| Rapid charger | Up to 50 | Motorway services, car parks | 36 minutes |
* Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
BMW i3 120Ah Charging Cost
School run, commute to the office? You can drive up to 193 miles purely on low-cost electric power.
A full home charge on a BMW i3 120Ah costs around £4.22.
Did you know?
A typical overnight electricity rate is around 10p per kWh.
Compare energy tariffs for your BMW i3 120Ah
Battery size
42.2 kWh
Charge speed
36 mph
Range
193 miles
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