BMW iX xDrive50 EV charger: which one fits best?

The BMW iX xDrive50 carries one of the larger batteries in its class. Around 105 kWh is usable, good for up to 630 km WLTP. At home the car charges on alternating current at up to 11 kW. With a battery this size, every hour of charging counts double. A fixed 11 kW charger is not a luxury here: it is the practical basis. Driving a different version? Then have a look at our overview of all BMW EV charger options.

For the BMW iX xDrive50 we recommend a charger from our 11 kW EV chargers.

Check your owner's manual or the charging menu on the display to confirm what your own car takes.

Charging specifications of the BMW iX xDrive50

Which EV charger suits the BMW iX xDrive50?

At home the iX xDrive50 charges at 11 kW over a three-phase connection. That is the onboard charger this version normally carries. An 11 kW unit therefore uses what the car can actually take.

Look closely at the meter while you compare. A MID meter is a kWh meter certified under the European measuring rules, built into the charger itself. It records your charging separately from the rest of your household use, so you see what a full battery really costs you. Our selection of chargers with a MID meter leans heavily towards 22 kW, so at 11 kW the choice is still narrow. Compare the options on the page for a charging station with MID meter.

One more function earns its place with a battery this size. Load balancing means the charger keeps measuring what your fuse box can spare and adjusts the charging power to match. Your circuit never overloads, not even when the washing machine and the oven run at the same time. That is what the EV chargers with dynamic load balancing are built for.

View all 11 kW EV chargers in our range. Our wider selection for home charging shows what else fits a single parking spot.

How long does the BMW iX xDrive50 take to charge?

With roughly 105 kWh usable and an 11 kW charger, empty to full takes about 11 hours. Charging losses mean it takes slightly longer in practice than capacity divided by power suggests. In daily use you rarely charge from 0 to 100 percent. Plug the iX in during the evening at a normal state of charge and it is fully charged well before morning. With a battery this size, a fixed spot at home beats the occasional public charger.

Other versions of the BMW iX

Wallbox Discounter also has charging information for the other versions of the BMW iX:

• BMW iX xDrive40, the entry version with a smaller battery
• BMW iX M60, the sporty top version

Frequently asked questions

Does the BMW iX xDrive50 need a three-phase connection?

You need a three-phase connection to use the full 11 kW at home. On a single phase the charging power drops and this large battery takes considerably longer. We recommend having the connection made by a certified electrician, which is safer and matters for your insurance.

Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. In Germany it runs through a free quote, so you request one first rather than ordering installation with the charger. Outside those three countries we ship to nearly every country, but the installation is yours to arrange locally.

Why does a MID meter matter for the iX xDrive50?

A MID meter measures your charging to a certified standard, the same standard that applies to billing meters. You read your charging separately from the rest of the house, so you know what a session costs instead of estimating it. That works for a private driver and for anyone whose employer or lease company settles the charging costs. With the large battery of the iX, which you plug in often, those kilowatt hours add up quickly.