BMW 3: Charging stations
Permanent charging station
This version of the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment must be installed
permanently owing to its size
and electrical requirements, e.g. at the house or in the customer's garage. Such
a charging station can
also be built at public places, e.g. car parks.
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The installation, maintenance and repair of permanent charging stations
can only be performed by
suitably qualified electricians. Employees in BMW Service are not authorized to
perform these tasks.
AC charging stations
The connection of the AC charging stations to the AC voltage network is
achieved via two-phase
supply. In comparison to the mobile solution, a maximum current level of 32 A or
a maximum charging
power of 7.4 kW is possible. These maximum values are dependent on the size of
the wire cross-
section used in the electrical installation at the installation site. The
electrician configures the charging
station during installation according to the wire cross-section so that the
applicable maximum current
level is transmitted to the vehicle using the pilot signal.
The charging electronics of the G20 PHEV generally only support charging at a
maximum power of
3.7 kW. Charging at an excessive current level is avoided through communication
via the pilot line and
the proximity (charging plug detection) resistor.
The following graphics show an AC charging station and the appropriate connector
on the charging
cable:
![General information on charging](images/books/3259/index.85.png)
Example of a fixed charging station (Wallbox)
- Display of operating condition
- Start/Stop buttons for charge process
- Charge cable, stored in charger unit
![General information on charging](images/books/3259/index.86.png)
Connector of the charging cable for the connection to the vehicle
(standardized i.a.w. IEC 62196-2: Type 2)
- View from the side of the electrical connection
- View from the side of the handle
- Mechanical locking
- Connection for pilot line
- Connection for protective earth/ground conductor
- Connection for proximity line
- Connection for phase L1
- Connection for neutral conductor (N)
- Mechanical guide/connector housing
- Button for mechanical unlocking of the connection before removal
AC charging stations from other manufacturers may differ from the version
shown here.
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It is not permitted to simultaneously charge the high-voltage battery
unit and fill the fuel tank
When the charging cable is connected, do not fill the fuel tank and keep a safe
distance from high
The charging socket of the G20 PHEV is located on the front left side panel.
The charging socket
cover is locked and unlocked using an electric motor. This electric motor drive
is controlled by
The convenience charging electronics (KLE) enables communication between the
vehicle and
charging station.
Convenience charging electronics KLE
Ventilation opening
Low-voltage connection/signal c
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General information
Depending on the equipment, the exterior lighting
of the vehicle can be set individually.
Activating/deactivating
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Settings".
3. "Exterior lighting".
4. Select the desired setting:
"Welcome and goodbye"
When unlocking the vehicle, individual
light
Button in the vehicle
Intelligent Safety
Camera
The camera is installed near the interior mirror.
Keep the windshield in front of the interior mirror
clean and clear.
With radar sensor
The radar sensor is located in the lower area of
the front bumper.
Always keep radar sensor clean and unobstru