BMWi8 coupe (2018) electric chargers
Plug-in hybridBattery
11.7 kWh
Connector
Type 2
Range
27 miles
Benefit in kind
14%
CO2 Emissions
42 g/km
BMW i8 Home Charging Guide
BMW clearly set out to create a real head-turner when it designed the i8 and has succeeded magnificently. This vehicle’s hybrid powertrain with two electric motors and petrol engine offers superb seamless plug-in electric/petrol driving, with all-wheel drive. The whole package sets new standards for sports vehicles.
Charging time for the BMW i8 takes about three hours using a dedicated home charge point.
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BMW i8 coupe Charging Time
Charging your BMW i8 coupe at home with a standard three pin plug (2.3kW) will take around 5 hours.
Using a dedicated 7.4kW home fast charging point can reduce this time to as little as 3 hours.*
Take advantage of cheaper electricity tariffs charge your BMW i8 coupe overnight and drive away fully charged every morning.
A 7.4kW home fast charging point provides up to 9 miles RPH (Range Per Hour).
* Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
BMW i8 coupe Charging Cost
School run, commute to the office? You can drive up to 27 miles purely on low-cost electric power.
A full home charge on a BMW i8 coupe costs around £1.17.
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A typical overnight electricity rate is around 10p per kWh.
Compare energy tariffs for your BMW i8 coupe
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11.7 kWh
Charge speed
9 mph
Range
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