BMW 3: Overview of charging options
The high-voltage battery unit of the G20 PHEV can generally only be charged
by alternating current
(AC charging) at a maximum charging power of 3.7 kW. The charging option for the
high-voltage
battery unit in the G20 PHEV is generally determined by the country-specific
charging infrastructure.
The charging powers and the resulting charging times always relate to the power
grid and not the
charging power used to charge the high-voltage battery unit. The charging power
is always less
than the available power on the grid. The charging time is a result of the
remaining capacity in the
high-voltage battery unit, as well as the supplied, market-dependent charging
power, taking into
consideration the available charging equipment.
Charging with direct current (DC charging) is not supported by the G20 PHEV.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
Components outside of the vehicle that support charging are referred to as
the "Electric Vehicle
Supply Equipment (EVSE)". "Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)" is thus an
umbrella term for
all the components and safety equipment that establish the connection to the A/C
network and ensure
electrical safety during charging. "EVSE" thus stands for the following
components:
- Charging plug
- Charging cable
- Wall plug, outlet
- Wallbox
- Charging station
- Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
- Disconnecting switch for phase (L1) and neutral conductor (N)
- Communication circuits (pilot and proximity cables)
- Display whether the AC voltage network is connected and available
- Continuous or switched protective earth/ground (PE).

Work on the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, for example, the
charging plug, charging cable,
household sockets or charging stations can only be performed by suitably
qualified electricians, and
not by BMW Service employees.
The connection between the vehicle to be charged and the AC network is
implemented by different
variants depending on the EVSE.
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The standard charging cable is designed for mobile use. All protection and
communication devices
of the standard charging cable are integrated in the so-called "in-cable control
box". The volume and
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 ga
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
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BMW Digital Key allows the vehicle to be unlocked
and locked, as well as started, with a
compatible smartphone.
General information
BMW Digital Key varies by country and may be
unavailable.
To unlock and start a vehicle with a compatible
smartphone, a digital key must be installed on
this s
Rear entertainment allows occupants in the rear
to access entertainment sources regardless of
the driver's selection. Two screens, different media
connections, and a CD/DVD/Blu-ray drive are
available in the rear for this purpose.
Rear entertainment also provides access to
many iDrive functions.
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