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How-To Guide To Recharging Your Electric BMW i3 at Home or in Public

How To Charge the All-Electric BMW i3 Battery

Electric vehicles are becoming more and more popular and the all-electric BMW i3 is the perfect combination of electric power and BMW-brand luxury. Drivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who have come to love the electric-powered BMW can find a pre-owned BMW i3 right here at Autos of Dallas. With the popularity of this automotive masterpiece, many drivers want to know how to charge the all-electric BMW i3 battery at home or in public – take a look with this quick how-to guide.


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BMW i3 Electric Driving Range and Charge Times

A perfect option for eco-minded drivers with a short commute, the current BMW i3 employs an all-electric 170-horsepower motor with a 33-kWh lithium-ion battery that provides a standard driving range of 114 miles. When you add the range extender, the BMW i3 has a range of up to 180 miles. There are three BMW i3 battery charging levels – 1.2 kW for home use, 7.4 kW for at home and in public, and 50 kW at public charging stations. At Level 1, you can recharge up to 4 miles per hour, and with Level 2 capabilities, you can charge up to 26 miles per hour of charging. The fastest method is to recharge at 50-kW public stations to recharge up to 80 percent of the battery in just 30 minutes.

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If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and have a short commute, the electric-powered BMW i3 may be the perfect fit. Learn how to charge the all-electric BMW i3 battery with this quick step-by-step guide that features BMW how-to videos. Visit the Autos of Dallas inventory today to find a pre-owned luxury vehicle that will fit your lifestyle!