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      06-12-2014, 01:18 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by jadnashuanh View Post
The US uses J1772 and that was in flux to add the DC fast charge capability until last year. As I understand it, Europe uses a different standard, and is one reason, other than the range, that the i3 isn't available for US customers for European delivery - the plugs don't match, for even the L1, L2 charge stations.
Correct. J1772 is an SAE standard. My active E had it. Doesn't change the fact that this BMW plug doesn't have any charge support in the us.
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