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Originally Posted by Yobyot
I read the entire 65 page announcement press release and looked closely at the Canadian order guide (which is all that's available for such info in North America).
Not a word about optional charging.
I think it's maxed at 7.4kW because BMW thinks most people will be able to run "dryer" circuits which are typically 40 amp circuits.
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Had a look at the German Website, they are sellling a rebranded third party charger which they say is able to charge the iX with 11kW.
German technical details also say 11kW charging, maybe US version is different idk.
BMW USA website also says 11kW? No idea where you came up with 7.4kW... Also says it in the press release on page 20, seems like you didn't read it. It also says 22kW will be coming as an option at a later date.
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Hooking up the high-voltage battery to a conventional domestic power socket or a Wallbox allows it to be topped up with AC power from both single-phase and three-phase mains connections at a charging rate of up to 11 kW. Using this method, the BMW iX xDrive50 can recharge its battery from totally empty to 100 per cent in under eleven hours. The BMW iX xDrive40 requires less than eight hours to charge its battery from empty to full capacity. A facility for AC charging at a higher rate of up to 22 kW will be made available as an option at a later date.
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