BMW i3 Electric Vehicle Chargers
The German auto concern strives to occupy one of the leading positions in the niche of electric car production. BMW has managed to create a car that has become a real competitor to one of the bestsellers in the Nissan Leaf market. It should be noted that German designers, if necessary, are ready to place orders "on the side". This is exactly what they did when equipping the model with a battery. The decision was made to place an order for the production of electric batteries at Samsung's production facilities. These new energy sources are good because they are equipped with an efficient cooling and heating system. As a result, the batteries on the compact BMW i3 can last twice as long as on the Leaf.
BMW i3 performance parameters
To begin with, full charging for the BMW i3 electric vehicle is possible from a standard socket. To solve the problem, you will need to use only a standard device. So, let's designate the time during which it is necessary to charge the power source and other characteristics of interest to potential owners:
- To begin with, the model has been in production since 2013. Since then, it has been modernized several times. If we talk about a weak battery with parameters of 21.6 kWh, then it can be charged in literally 6 hours. A full charge at an economical night rate can be carried out within 20 UAH. Low cost of charging a more modern battery. A sample with characteristics of 33 kWh can be charged at a reduced rate for only 30-35 UAH, the cycle time is 8 hours. Not so long ago, a third 42 kWh battery appeared, which is identical in weight to the second generation.
- Everyone is interested in the power reserve because this parameter is used by drivers to use transport for intercity trips. Speaking of the first version, it allows you to drive only 150 km, which is quite a bit in current conditions. The third generation of batteries significantly expands the vehicle's capabilities. You can drive 300 full kilometers by car without switching to the economy mode.
- The machine can be operated in one of three modes. The standard version is designated "Comfort". Small limits to increase mileage are activated when the EcoPro mode is activated. Maximum energy savings are achieved in EcoPro + mode.
Trends in EU states and features of the European version
In Europe, the number of stations is increasing every year, and sales of electric cars created by the German automaker are also increasing. The European version uses the following types of connectors: Type 2, CCS Combo 2. Let's highlight the main possibilities of charging such cars at home because this algorithm is most often preferred by the majority of drivers:
- A standard cable is supplied with the car, capable of charging from an ordinary 220-volt outlet. It is enough to spend only 8 hours to ensure charging at 80%.
- There is a charger for the BMW i3 electric car designed for home use called WALLBOX. Power can vary widely, from 3.7 to 22 kW. The performance is truly impressive! It takes a little more than an hour and a half to charge the electric car to 80%.
Charging stations and devices for the BMW i3
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