BMW iX3 EV charger: which one fits best?
The BMW iX3 charges at up to 11 kW of alternating current at home. That figure immediately determines your choice of charger. The onboard charger limits AC charging to 11 kW, so a more powerful 22 kW charger will not make the car charge any faster. For the BMW iX3, an 11 kW EV charger is therefore the right choice. At Wallbox Discounter, you can compare different brands side by side at competitive prices and with independent advice.
For the BMW iX3, we recommend a charger from our range of 11 kW EV chargers.
Our overview of BMW EV chargers lets you compare the charging power of other BMW models before making your choice.
Charging specifications of the BMW iX3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 80 kWh (74 kWh usable) |
| Max. AC charging power (home) | 11 kW (three-phase) |
| Range (WLTP) | approx. 460 km |
| Charging time with an 11 kW charger | approx. 8 hours, 0 to 100% (including charging losses) |
| Charging connector | Type 2 (AC) / CCS (DC fast charging) |
| DC fast charging | up to 150 kW |
At home, the iX3 uses a Type 2 charging connection, like almost every modern EV charger. You need a separate Type 2 charging cable when using a charger with a socket or at public charge points without a fixed cable.
Which EV charger suits the BMW iX3?
Because the iX3 is limited to 11 kW AC charging, an 11 kW EV charger on a three-phase supply is the logical choice. Three phases at 16 A each provide approximately 11 kW. Any additional charging capacity cannot be used by the iX3 for AC charging.
When comparing chargers, look for a built-in MID meter. This is a certified kWh meter that records the electricity used for charging separately from the rest of your household consumption. This makes it easy to see how much electricity the car actually uses. Our EV chargers with a MID meter start at 11 kW.
A full charge takes several hours and will often take place overnight. At the same time, other large electrical appliances may also be running in your home. An EV charger with dynamic load balancing measures the electricity consumption of the rest of the house and automatically reduces charging power when necessary to help prevent overloading your electrical connection.
An EV charger with an app adds convenient scheduling. You can move the charging session to the hours when your electricity is cheapest and monitor it from your phone. Our range of EV chargers for the home brings together models designed for convenient daily charging at a fixed location.
How long does the BMW iX3 take to charge?
The iX3 has a usable battery capacity of 74 kWh. With an 11 kW EV charger, a full charge from 0 to 100% takes around 8 hours. The theoretical calculation comes to slightly less than 7 hours, but in practice you also need to account for charging losses. Plug the car in during the evening and it will be ready again the next morning.
In practice, you will rarely charge from 0 to 100%. A daily top-up is therefore usually completed within a few hours. A 22 kW EV charger will not make this any faster because the onboard charger of the iX3 accepts a maximum of 11 kW AC.
Frequently asked questions about the BMW iX3 EV charger
Can the BMW iX3 charge at 22 kW?
No. The iX3 has an onboard charger that limits AC charging to 11 kW. A 22 kW EV charger will work, but it will not charge your iX3 any faster than an 11 kW charger. DC fast charging at up to 150 kW is available on the road via a compatible DC fast charger, not through your home EV charger.
Does the iX3 need an EV charger with a MID meter?
Technically, no. However, a MID meter can be useful because it records the electricity used for charging accurately and separately from the rest of your household consumption. This makes it easy to see how much electricity your car actually uses.
Do I need a three-phase connection for the iX3?
For the full 11 kW charging power, yes. The iX3 can also charge on a single-phase supply, but it will not reach its full three-phase AC charging power. If 7.4 kW is available on a single phase, a full charge takes roughly 12 hours instead of around 8 hours. Whether this is possible depends on your local electrical installation and grid requirements, so ask a qualified electrician or your grid operator before relying on this configuration.
Other electric BMW models
Driving a different model? Wallbox Discounter also provides charging advice for other electric BMW models:
This page covers the BMW iX3 built from 2021 to 2024. BMW replaced it with a new generation. If you drive a newer model, take a look at the pages for the BMW iX3 40 and the BMW iX3 50 xDrive.
Get in touch if you would like a second opinion on your situation. We look at both your car and your electrical installation. We always recommend having the EV charger installed by a qualified electrician. This is safer and can also be important for your insurance. Wallbox Discounter arranges installation in the Netherlands, Flemish Belgium and Germany. We ship worldwide, but outside those three countries you arrange the installation yourself.
Mobile EV charger for the BMW iX3
A mobile EV charger allows you to charge an electric or plug-in hybrid car from a suitable household socket. For the BMW iX3, you need a Type 2 mobile EV charger.
Mobile EV chargers typically provide around 2.3 or 3.7 kW (10 or 16 A), depending on the model and electrical supply. Because the BMW iX3 has a relatively large battery, charging this way takes considerably longer than with an 11 kW home EV charger. We therefore recommend using a mobile EV charger mainly as a backup or emergency charging solution.
View all Mobile EV Chargers for the BMW iX3 here
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