BMW i8 Charging Cables
Your BMW i8 uses a Type 2 Plug and has a Maximum Charge Rate of 11kW (3 Phase 16 amp).
The right cable depends on how you're going to use it.
After thousands of conversations with EV owners, we know you'll be using your cable in one for the ways below. We recommend the following BMW i8 charging cable for your car, depending on how you plan to use it.
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For EV Chargers (EVSE)- Pluggable
EVSE's with plug sockets.
Home & Public EV Chargers. Plug to Plug
This selection will allow you to charge at all possible speeds for your car.
Home EV Charger Only (Single Phase Supply). Plug to Plug.
(Single Phase Supply - Most UK Homes). Plug to Plug. This selection will be limited to the home charge point.
Home EV Charger Only (Three Phase Supply). Plug to Plug.
(Three Phase Supply - Most EU Homes). Plug to Plug. This selection will be limited to the home charge point.
For Home or Industrial Sockets
Home UK or EU domestic sockets. Or Industrial Commando for faster AC charging. We call these 'Portable Chargers'.
For EV Chargers (EVSE)- Tethered
Tethered EVSE's. The EV Cable is Connected to the Charge point.
Tethered Charge Point (UK, EU). Single Phase Supply (Most UK Homes).
Tethered Charge Point (UK, EU). Three Phase Supply (Most EU Homes).