225xe (2018)
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BMW 225xe Compatible Chargers
AC EV Charger Floor Standing 32A – Level 2, 240V, 7KW
AC EV Charger Floor Standing 32A
- One installation method: Floor standing mounted ;
- Adopt AC 220VAC input; The main control board uses a single-chip microcomputer with an embedded operating system, the charging mode is plug and play;
- Using LED lights with different colors and different flash frequencies to indicate the current state of the charger;
- Using WIFI module to interact with the user’s mobile phone or laptop and other devices through wireless communication;
- Use the web and app to set the charging current, remotely stop charging, and monitor charging data;
- The shape adopts an ABS plastic structure.
Fast AC EV Charger Wall Mounted 11.5 KW (48A) – Level 2, 240V
- Large, medium and small electric vehicle charging stations;
- AC EV Charger for Wall Mounted applications.
- All kinds of electric vehicle parking lots Public places, such as urban residential quarters, shopping plazas, power business places, etc.;
- High-speed service areas, stations, docks and other transportation hub areas;
- Real estate and engineering Construction acceptance needs.
Integrated dual AC EV Charging Station – Level 2, 240V, 22 KW
Portable AC EV Charger 7KW (32A) – Level 2, 240V
How long does it take to charge the BMW 225xe?
Charging the BMW 225xe takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes to charge from zero to full using a typical 7kW home charging point.
However, most drivers “top up” their EV, so charging times are often much shorter. Plus, our smart EV chargers let you schedule a charge overnight, allowing your EV to recharge its battery while you recharge yours!
For rapid charging, the BMW 225xe uses a None connector and is capable of charging at a rate of up to kW, which can deliver a 20-80% charge in around 9 minutes.
Charge Times
 Dedicated Smart Home Chargers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge Amount | Domestic Socket (2.3kW) | Single Phase (3.7kW) | Three Phase (3.7kW) | Rapid (N/A) |
| 20 miles (Average Daily Mileage) | 2h 41m | 1h 40m | 1h 40m | N/A |
| 20 – 80% | 2h 1m | 1h 15m | 1h 15m | N/A |
| 0 – 100% | 3h 21m | 2h 5m | 2h 5m | N/A |
What is the range of the BMW 225xe?
The range of the BMW 225xe is 25 miles. This is the WLTP-certified range, which is based on a standardised test all electric vehicles go through in Europe.
Just like the MPG figure on a petrol or diesel vehicle, the official range of an electric car should be taken as a guide to help compare with other vehicles rather than a guaranteed range for day-to-day driving. The actual full electric range will vary depending on driving efficiency, speed, temperature, weather conditions and more.
What is the battery size of the BMW 225xe?
The battery size of the BMW 225xe is 7.7kWh.
Battery sizes on electric vehicles vary from around 30kWh (kilowatt hours) to as big as 100kWh and higher. The bigger the battery the more range you get generally speaking, although the vehicle’s weight and efficiency are huge factors in the actual range available.
There are also steps you can take to prolong the life of an EV battery. Check out our guide to electric vehicle battery maintenance for tips on keeping your EV in tip-top health.
What happens when an EV battery eventually dies though? Many of the parts can be re-used or recycled – learn more about what happens to an electric car battery at the end of its life.