BMWi3 120Ah (2018) electric chargers
Battery Electric VehicleBattery
42.2 kWh
Connector
Type 2
Range
191 miles
Benefit in kind
1%
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 191 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
The original Ohme charger
Syncs with your energy tariff
Our most popular charger
Stylish, simple and works as tethered or untethered
Upgraded version of Ohme Home
Better looks and no earth rod required
A good all-rounder
Good looks and easy to use
World's smallest charger
A wide range of app features
The Grand Designs choice
Unrivalled range of finishes to suit your home
Designed by Tesla for Tesla cars
Unique features enabled for Tesla vehicles
Good for business
Aimed at businesses and public locations
Premium quality
Made in the UK
Premium quality
Made in the UK
Coiled for easier storage
Made in the UK
Hi Visibility and Coiled
Made in the UK
Longer cable for extra flexibility
Made in the UK
Premium quality
Made in the UK
Premium quality
Made in the UK
Better visibility
Made in the UK
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 | 19.50 hours |
| Dedicated home charging point | 7.4 | Home | 6.25 hours |
| Fast charger* | 22 | Offices, commercial buildings, car parks, supermarkets, leisure centres | 4.25 hours* (limited to 11kW by the vehicle) |
| Rapid charger | Up to 49 | 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 191 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
191 miles
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