BMW i3 50 xDrive Charging Speed, Time and Cost
Medium Car · 2027 – CurrentV2L
- Usable Battery
- 108.7kWh
- AC Charging
- 11kW
- DC Charging
- 400kW
- 10–80% Time
- 21min
The BMW i3 50 xDrive charges at up to 400 kW on a DC fast charger and 11 kW on AC. It takes about 21 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% and 16.4 hours to charge from empty on a 7 kW home charger. It has a 108.7 kWh NMC battery.
BMW i3 50 xDrive Key Battery and Charging Specs
| Usable Battery | 108.7 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port | Type 2 (AC), CCS2 (DC) |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side (Rear) |
| 0 to 100% at Home (7 kW) | 16.4 hrs |
| Efficiency | 119 Wh/km |
The BMW i3 50 xDrive uses a 108.7 kWh NMC battery. For daily driving, charge to 80 to 90% and save 100% for long trips (LFP vs NMC vs NCA batteries explained). Check your owner's manual for BMW's advice.
Compare the best home EV charger in Australia and work out how much electric car charging costs for your driving.
BMW i3 50 xDrive Charging Times
BMW i3 50 xDrive Max Charging Speed
| Type | Max Speed |
|---|---|
| AC charging speed | 11 kW |
| DC charging speed (peak) | 400 kW |
How Long Does a BMW i3 50 xDrive Take to Charge?
| Charger | Power Used | Time | Range Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10A power point (2.3 kW) | 2.3 kW | 50.0 hrs (0 to 100%) | 19 km per hour |
| 15A power point (3.6 kW) | 3.6 kW | 32.0 hrs (0 to 100%) | 30 km per hour |
| 7 kW home wall charger | 7 kW | 16.4 hrs (0 to 100%) | 59 km per hour |
| 11 kW three-phase charger | 11 kW | 10.5 hrs (0 to 100%) | 92 km per hour |
| 50 kW DC fast charger | 47.5 kW | 96 min (10 to 80%) | 100 km in 15 min |
| 150 kW DC fast charger | 142.5 kW | 32 min (10 to 80%) | 299 km in 15 min |
| 350 kW DC ultra-fast charger | 217 kW | 21 min (10 to 80%) | 456 km in 15 min |
Icons: grey = power point, green outline = home charger, dark = public DC fast charger.
Best Home Charger for the BMW i3 50 xDrive
A 7 kW single-phase wall charger suits the BMW i3 50 xDrive. It charges the battery from empty to full in 16.4 hrs and adds about 59 km of range every hour. If your home already has three-phase power, an 11 kW charger uses the BMW i3 50 xDrive's full AC speed and charges it in 10.5 hrs.
Find the Right Charger for Your BMW i3 50 xDrive
See the real charging speed each home charger gets with this car. 3 quick questions.
| Detail | 7 kW Single Phase | 11 kW Three Phase |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 100% | 16.4 hrs | 10.5 hrs |
| Range per hour | 59 km | 92 km |
| Needs three-phase power | No | Yes |
| Typical installed cost | $1,200 to $2,800 | $1,800 to $3,500 with existing three-phase power. $4,000 to $12,000+ if your home needs converting |
Installed costs are indicative for Australia and include the charger and standard installation. A switchboard upgrade, if needed, can add $900 to $3,500.
Does the BMW i3 50 xDrive Come With a Charger?
New EVs like the BMW i3 50 xDrive normally come with a complimentary portable charger that plugs into a standard 10A power point. It's handy for top-ups but takes about 50.0 hrs to fully charge the battery. A 7 kW wall charger does it in 16.4 hrs.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a BMW i3 50 xDrive?
A full charge costs $7.61 at home on an EV plan at $0.07/kWh, and $38.05 on a typical flat tariff of $0.35/kWh. At a public DC charger at up to $0.70/kWh it costs $76.09. A petrol medium car uses about 7.8 L/100 km, which at $2.00 a litre costs $15.60 per 100 km.
| Where You Charge | Full Charge | Per 100 km | Per Year | Saving vs Petrol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol medium car | Not applicable | $15.60 | $2,340 | Not applicable |
| Home, flat rate $0.35/kWh | $38.05 | $4.17 | $625 | $1,715 |
| Home, EV plan $0.07/kWh | $7.61 | $0.83 | $125 | $2,215 |
| Public DC $0.70/kWh | $76.09 | $8.33 | $1,250 | $1,090 |
Icons: grey = petrol, green outline = home charging, dark = public charging.
Per year is based on 15,000 km a year.
Switching from a flat tariff to an EV plan saves about $500 a year on charging the BMW i3 50 xDrive at home.
BMW i3 50 xDrive Fast Charging Rank and Road Trip Charging
The BMW i3 50 xDrive charges at up to 400 kW on a DC charger.
BMW i3 50 xDrive 500 km and 1,000 km Road Trips
Using Zecar's estimated highway range of 793 km and an average of 100 km/h: No charging stop needed for a 500 km trip, which takes about 5 hr. A 1,000 km trip needs 1 fast charging stop of about 21 minutes, for a total trip time of about 10 hr 21 min.
| Trip | Charging stops | Charging time | Total trip time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 km | 0 | No charging stop needed. | 5 hr |
| 1,000 km | 1 | 21 min | 10 hr 21 min |
Total trip time is driving at an average of 100 km/h plus charging time. Estimates assume a start at 100%, arrival at no less than 10% and charging from 10% to 80% at a 150 kW-capable charger. Real times vary with weather, speed, load and charger.
Plan your trip costs with the EV charging calculator →BMW i3 50 xDrive Bidirectional Charging (V2X): V2L, V2H and V2G
- V2L powers appliances from the car's socket.
- V2H powers your home during an outage or peak pricing.
- V2G sends energy back to the grid.
| Feature | Supported | Max Output |
|---|---|---|
| V2L | Yes | 3.3 kW |
| V2H | No | |
| V2G | No |
The BMW i3 50 xDrive supports V2L and can power appliances up to 3.3 kW. It does not support V2H or V2G.
BMW i3 50 xDrive Deals and Finance
Pricing starts from $112,900. A novated lease lets you pay for the car and its running costs from your pre-tax salary, and eligible EVs are exempt from fringe benefits tax. How the EV FBT exemption works
Get a Novated Lease QuoteBMW i3 50 xDrive Charging FAQ
16.4 hrs for 0 to 100% on a 7 kW home charger, and 21 minutes for 10 to 80% at a DC charger of 400 kW or more.
11 kW on AC and 400 kW on DC, adding about 456 km of range in 15 minutes on a fast charger.
Type 2 for AC and CCS2 for DC, on the right side (rear).
$7.61 at home on an EV plan, $38.05 on a flat tariff, or $76.09 at a public DC charger (compare EV energy plans).
Yes, at Superchargers open to non-Tesla EVs, using its CCS2 plug, so check the Tesla app for which sites are open.
Yes, up to 3.3 kW, but it doesn't support V2H or V2G.
Track the BMW i3
Get i3 price drops, offers and news by email.