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The BMW i Charging Station comes in 2 different models (16a or a 32a unit). The one I bought from the dealer was the 240vac 32amp unit item #61 90 2 346 992. Dealer makes about 20% - so go for a discount - which makes the price close to the other units on the market. I found the end price was...

Doing a little internet research with that information: (attached some text from the article) See http://www.wantchinatimes.com/news-subclass-cnt.aspx?id=20130107000050&cid=1102 2013-01-07 "Kwang Yang Motor Company, Taiwan's leading motorcycle maker better known as Kymco, is moving into car...

I'm getting a 4.7kWh max charge rate on a new Rex we just picked up last Wednesday. All settings are max, no timers in use. At least the ChargePoint logs clearly show the consistent rate. I assume that I should be receiving at least 7 or 7.2kWh rates. Will the dealer/BMW automatically notify...

Thanks for all the feedback and interesting discussion. I agree, it doesn't matter so much, since BMW engineering directed the specs. We never heard the Rex turn on before until last Saturday driving to a family get together. The level 2 charging rates (best was at 4.7 kWh) extended our total...

I purchased and installed the BMW i Charging Station. Now I am trying to research for more info into the NFC tag info generated by the device. BTW - Installation went well, great location, 40 amp circuit breaker, #8 wiring, 3/4" conduit, etc. In fact I created a 7 page installation manual to...

Did anyone purchase the BMW / Bosch level 2 charger sold by the BMW dealers? If you did, was there a discount or recommended price other than the dealer listed $1080 ? The JuiceBox seems like a great option for those of us who like to build electronic devices. Anyone here assemble the JuiceBox...

Did you watch the BMW USA i3 Owner's Manuals Videos? refer to http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Content/Vehicles/2014/i3/BMWi3RangeExtender/OwnersManuals.aspx The short 1:07 video on "Headlights" refer to a separate Fog Light switch to the left which turns on the quote "Fog Lights". Last time I...

According to the BMW service manual, section 12 W20 Engine, page 4, the REX engine, Engine designation "W20K06U0" - the first identifier "W" = "Third-party engine". Question: Who manufactures this third-party engine? I assumed that this was from a 650cc BMW motorcycle/motor scooter engine - but...

Thanks for feedback. Only way to get NY State to get a charging station credit is: As per NYState Depart of Taxation and Finance - Eligibility The following taxpayers are eligible to claim the credit: • transportation and transmission corporations taxable under Article 9...

As the story is told, we are encouraged to go to EV, the way of the future, go green, and our local area electric use is 100% renewable, great. Even looking at the cost of adding PV panels on a south facing garage - Being totally green. So, I'm in the process of ordering a i3 and digging...

Thanks.. that was helpful - and unusual. The dealer BMW genius said they forgot to put in a Fog light switch. Now that is funny - looking back. Glad I asked the group for the correct answer.

Could someone explain where is the Front Fog Light switch? (US vehicles) How do they function? I read somewhere that the front fog lights come on at night when turning a corner and angle sharply then extinguish after the turn. Can the user turn them on at will, say if a 55w headlight goes...

Thanks for the update and clarification. Yes kW discharge not kWh... I should not type up things to late before throughly proofreading. Oh - and where do you get the "High-voltage Components manual"? That sounds like it would have saved me time to just reference it. Does it provide a Samsung...

Understanding Lithium Ion batteries, brings another important factor - called the “C” rating of the battery. For example: A 10C Li-Ion battery can ideally be discharged for a short period at a rate up to 10 times the battery capacity size. So a 5 Amp/hour battery rated at 10C would be able to...

Thanks for the positive responses.. I was highlighting the fact Tesla supplies their owners with many included connector choices and wondering what was the best options for BMW i3 owners. Maybe nothing will turn into something in the future. My “Certified” question/concern was that I did not...

Besides the normal Level 1, 2 and 3 chargers for the BMW i3 using the S1772 plug - other manufacturers configure their EV product to use commonly available 240 electrical NEMA plugs. For example, while on the road, the Tesla model S provides the owner with a portable adapter and box for 6-50...