BMW i3 50 xDrive Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $112,900
Available since 2027
Key EV Specs
113.4kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
912 km
Range (WLTP)
119 Wh/km
Efficiency
5 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 400 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
BMW i3 50 xDrive Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The BMW i3 50 xDrive is equipped with a 113.4 kWh battery and supports both AC and DC charging. With the right setup, you can charge conveniently at home or use public charging stations for faster top-ups. This guide covers charging times, costs, plug types, and tips to maximise efficiency. The i3 50 xDrive uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 113.4 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 108.7 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 83 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 11 hrs 45 mins |
BMW i3 50 xDrive Charging Times and Speeds
The BMW i3 50 xDrive has a charging limit of 11 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 11 kW AC. If you are using a 7.2 kW AC charger, power will be limited to 7.2 kW AC. The table below provides charging times across different charger types.
Use our EV charging calculator if you want to customise your charge level and speed.
Charging Station Comparison
| Charger Type | Power Output (Average) | 0–100% Time | 10–80% Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home AC (7kW) | 7 kW | 16.3 hr | - | 59 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 10.4 hr | - | 92 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 96 min | 420 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 32 min | 1261 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 217 kW | - | 22 min | 1824 km/h |
BMW i3 50 xDrive Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a BMW i3 50 xDrive will depend on where it is being charged. The costs of charging from home versus charging as a fast public charging station vary significantly.
The cost of fully charging a BMW i3 50 xDrive on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $39.69.
The cost of fully charging the BMW i3 50 xDrive at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $79.38.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a BMW i3 50 xDrive
CCS CompatibleBMW i3 50 xDrive Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The BMW i3 50 xDrive can charge from 10–80% in approximately 21 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BMW i3 50 xDrive via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
113.4 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
400 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
217 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
3020 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
BMW i3 50 xDrive Recommended Charge Level
The BMW i3 50 xDrive uses an NMC battery. The typical recommended charge limit is 80% to 90% for daily use and only charge to 100% for longer trips.
The recommended charge limit for NMC batteries is due to higher degradation risk from a higher state of charge.
Check your owners manual for specific recommendations for the BMW i3 50 xDrive.
BMW i3 50 xDrive Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The BMW i3 50 xDrive currently supports bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes | 3.3 kW |