Onboard charger only 3.2kw at 2017 94AH i3?

[Anesperos13]

how do i know if i have a 7,4kw onboard charger on my i3.

model 2/ 2017 94ah. It supposed to have at least a 7.4kw on board charger this model.

I don't have a DC option. my car has only a 1 phase type 2 connector.

I use a Type 2 32A 3 phase cable i recently bought. But i tried at 3 different 22kw public chargers and it only charges at 3kw

In my BMW app it writes 16A limitation when it charges. I don't know if is some type of restriction.

Finally, it’s set to charge at maximum capacity at settings in the menu.

Any help would be appreciated!

Thank you

 

[frictioncircle]

Hello Anesperos13, and welcome to the forum!

If you let us know in which geo you're located (EMEA, APAC, etc.) and where your i3 was originally delivered, that will help us answer your question.

 

[Anesperos13]

I live in Greece, and the car is imported.

I copied the following information from mdecoder.com


Vehicle Information
Type
Value
VIN V950751
Prod. Date 2017-02-20
Service History !! CHECK HISTORY !!
Type i3 94
Series I01 ( Series)
Body Type -
Steering Left Hand Drive
Engine IB1
Displacement 0
Power 0kw / 0hp
Drive -
Transmission Manual
Colour protonic-blue/frozen-grey
Upholstery Fabric Neutronic/aragaz-grau
Check mileage http://www.auto-records.com



Editions And Packages
S7AQ Battery Certificate
S7RS Package Comfort

Comfort And Interior Equipment
S420 Sun Protection Glazing
S428 Warning Triangle And First Aid Kit
S430 Interior/Outside Mirror With Auto Dip
S442 Drink Holder
S473 Armrest Front
S493 Storage Compartment Package
S494 Seat Heating Driver/Passenger
S4EX Interior Surface Andesit Sillver Matte
S4T9 Heat Pump



Multimedia
S609 Navigation System Professional
S6AC Intelligent Emergency Call
S6AE Teleservices
S6AK Connected Drive Services
S6AM Real-Time Traffic Information
S6AN Concierge Services
S6AP Remote Services
S6NS Comfort Telephony W/ Enhanced Smartphone

Driver Assistance And Lightning
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521 Rain Sensor
S534 Automatic Air Conditioning
S544 Cruise Control With Brake Function
S548 Kilometre Speedo
S570 Reinforced Power Supply
S5AR Traffic Jam Assistant
S5AT Driving Assistant Plus
S5DA Passenger Airbag Deactivation
S5DP Park Assist
S5DU Parking Assistance Package



Wheels And Drive
S230 Extra Package, EU-Speciifc
S249 Multifunction F Steering Wheel
S2G5 BMW LA Wheel, Turbine Styling 428
S2PA Locking Wheel Bolt
S2VB Tyre Pressure Display
S2VC Tyre Repair Set

Environment And Safety
S3AG Reversing Camera
S801 National Version Germany
S851 Language Version German
S879 On-Board Literature, German
S8R9 Refrigerant R1234yf

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S941 Dummy-SALAPA
S9BD Business Package
SA020 20 Ah AGM Battery
SPOLS Cloth Cushion

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[alohart]

Your i3 appears not to have the second on-board 3.7 kW charger which would be option "S4U8A Rapid Charging Alternating Current" in a U.S. i3. However, maybe the second charger would be included in a different option for a European i3, so hopefully a European i3 owner will clarify.

 

[Anesperos13]

If I don't have the second onboard charger, is possible to add one from BMW? 3kw is very slow..

 

[alohart]

If I don't have the second onboard charger, is possible to add one from BMW? 3kw is very slow.

Anything's possible with enough money You need at least a KLE module (convenience charging electronics) which might be available used (it's quite expensive new). Hopefully, someone more familiar with the charging electronics will comment.

 

[elhanini]

Hi guys,

You mention "S4U8A Rapid Charging Alternating Current".

How do you figure out what options does a BMW i3 have?

Maybe using an OBD and some app? If so, any recommendations in that regard?

Very newbie as you can see LOL.

Thanks,

 

[eNate]

Plug your VIN into mdecoder.com for the list of options your vehicle was built with.

It will be listed towards the bottom of the first big section, "Comfort and Interior" – S4U8

 

[elhanini]

Plug your VIN into mdecoder.com for the list of options your vehicle was built with.

It will be listed towards the bottom of the first big section, "Comfort and Interior" – S4U8

Thank you eNate. Checked and confirmed I don´t have it :roll: