BMWi8 coupe (2018) electric car chargers
Plug-in hybridBattery
11.6 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.
BMW i8 coupe compatible chargers
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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).
It's rare anyone needs to charge their car from empty to full. In fact, most of the time you will simply "top up" your car's battery for two to three hours overnight. Learn more about home charging here.
Take advantage of cheaper electricity tariffs and charge your BMW 745Le xDrive overnight and drive away fully charged every morning.
| Method | kW | Typical location | Charging time (empty to full) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard three-pin plug | 2.3 | Home | 5 hours |
| Dedicated home charging point | 7.4* | Home | 3 hours (*Limited to 3.5kW by the vehicle) |
| Fast charger | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rapid charger | n/a | n/a | n/a |
* 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 £1.16.
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A typical overnight electricity rate is around 10p per kWh.
Compare energy tariffs for your BMW i8 coupe
Battery size
11.6 kWh
Charge speed
9 mph
Range
27 miles
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