BMW iX3 40 Charging Guide: Time, Speed, Power
Price: $89,900
Available since 2001
Variants
Key EV Specs
87.5kWh
Battery Size (capacity)
635 km
Range (WLTP)
146 Wh/km
Efficiency
5.9 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
22 kW AC / 300 kW DC
Charge Power (max)
BMW iX3 40 Charging Overview and Charging Specs
The BMW iX3 40 is equipped with a 87.5 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 iX3 40 uses a Type 2 plug for AC charging and a CCS connector for DC fast charging, both standard in Australia.
| Battery size (capacity) | 87.5 kWh |
| Battery Size (useable) | 82.6 kWh |
| Battery Chemistry | NMC |
| Charge Port Type | Type 2 |
| Charge Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power (max) | 22 kW |
| Charge Speed | - |
| Charge Time (0-100%) | 11 hrs |
BMW iX3 40 Charging Times and Speeds
The BMW iX3 40 has a charging limit of 22 kW AC. This means that a three-phase 22kW AC charger will only supply power at 22 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 | 12.4 hr | - | 48 km/h |
| Public AC (22kW) | 22 kW | 4.0 hr | - | 151 km/h |
| DC Fast (50kW) | 50 kW | - | 73 min | 342 km/h |
| DC Fast (150kW) | 150 kW | - | 24 min | 1027 km/h |
| Ultra-Fast DC (350kW) | 165 kW | - | 22 min | 1130 km/h |
BMW iX3 40 Charging Costs & Energy Use
The cost of charging a BMW iX3 40 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 iX3 40 on a typical home flat energy tariff of $0.35/kWh is $30.62.
The cost of fully charging the BMW iX3 40 at a fast public station, where rates as high as $0.7/kWh will be $61.25.
Use our EV charging calculator to get a personalised estimate of the charging costs for a BMW iX3 40
CCS CompatibleBMW iX3 40 Fast Charging & Tesla Supercharger Compatibility
The BMW iX3 40 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 iX3 40 via the CCS2 standard, always check the Tesla app for station compatibility.
Charging Specifications:
Usable Battery Capacity:
87.5 kWh
Fast Charge Power (max):
300 kW
Fast Charge Power (avg):
165 kW
Max Fast Charging Speed:
0 km/h
Charge Port:
Type 2
Port Location:
Right Side (Rear)
BMW iX3 40 Recommended Charge Level
The BMW iX3 40 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 iX3 40.
BMW iX3 40 Bidirectional Charging (V2G/V2H/V2L)
The BMW iX3 40 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 | 3.7 kW |