BMW iX xDrive40 Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $134,900
Available since 2021
Key EV Specs
76.6kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
425 km
Range (WLTP)
167 Wh/km
Efficiency
6.1 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
11 kW AC / 150 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
BMW iX xDrive40 Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The BMW iX xDrive40 is equipped with a 76.6 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 iX xDrive40 uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 76.6 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 71 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | - |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 11 kW |
| Charge Speed | 46 km/h |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 7 hrs 45 mins |
BMW iX xDrive40 Charging Times and Speeds
The BMW iX xDrive40 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 | 11.5 hr | - | 42 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 11 kW | 7.3 hr | - | 66 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 68 min | 299 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 86.5 kW | - | 39 min | 518 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 86.5 kW | - | 39 min | 518 km/h |
BMW iX xDrive40 Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a BMW iX xDrive40 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 iX xDrive40 on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $26.81.
The cost of fully charging the BMW iX xDrive40 at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $53.62.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a BMW iX xDrive40
CCS CompatibleWhile most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BMW iX xDrive40 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
BMW iX xDrive40 Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The BMW iX xDrive40 can charge from 10–80% in approximately 31 minutes on a high-power DC charger.
While most Tesla Superchargers in Australia now support non-Tesla EVs such as the BMW iX xDrive40 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
76.6 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
150 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
86.5 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
470 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
BMW iX xDrive40 Recommended Charge Level
The BMW iX xDrive40 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 iX xDrive40.
BMW iX xDrive40 Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The BMW iX xDrive40 does not currently support bidirectional charging features such as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Vehicle-to-Home (V2H), or Vehicle-to-Load (V2L).
| Feature | Supported | Max Power Output |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No | - |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | No | - kW |