Charging in hot temperature

m3_08 · 08-23-2023, 07:22 AM

I have 45e and every summer when garage temp around 100F it interrupts the charging process with something 'unable to charge' message.
So, how is iX charging at high temperatures?
Our Tesla charging works just fine...

drbluedevil · 08-23-2023, 07:53 AM

That's happened to me in Dallas' 110 degree days. I'm pretty sure it's an overheat at the the charger box (I'm using BMW's flexible fast charger mounted to my wall). Delaying the start time to 1 AM fixed the problem.

drbluedevil · 08-23-2023, 07:54 AM

I'll add...problems like this make me grateful that I no longer live in the midwest and have to deal with their brutal winters. Bring the heat, baby!!

deutsch100 · 08-23-2023, 09:45 AM

We have days of 110+ and not too long ago, we hit a NOAA record of 122F in the shade, and I have never had an EV not charge fine in high heat and have never had it stop or throw an error message. Btw, I have been driving EV or plug in hybrid since 2017 (BMW, Jaguar, Audi and Tesla).

m3_08 · 08-23-2023, 01:58 PM

good to hear ix doesn't have this problem!
Wife likes our 45e but one day I'll be looking to trade it for something like iX.

VirtualGuitars · 08-23-2023, 08:56 PM

It might be helpful if you provided more information about how you’re charging. That might make a significant difference.

Ex: Hardwired or outlet? Charging unit being used?

For what it’s worth, I have the BMW wallbox hardwired and I live in Texas where it’s hot AF 8 months out of the year. No issues.

m3_08 · 08-24-2023, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by VirtualGuitars

It might be helpful if you provided more information about how you’re charging. That might make a significant difference.

Ex: Hardwired or outlet? Charging unit being used?

For what it’s worth, I have the BMW wallbox hardwired and I live in Texas where it’s hot AF 8 months out of the year. No issues.

Juicebox 40A capacity plugged in to the outlet.
To eliminate the charger box I can try to use tesla charger next time we have 100F (this friday!!!).

NomoTesla · 08-24-2023, 11:48 AM

No issues whatsoever charging at 48A at over 110º here in Phoenix. I have a Tesla Gen 2 wall connector w/ J1772 adapter. The current Tesla wall connectors are garbage and overheat regularly. The Gen 2s like mine can go up to 80A and have beefy cabling. Unfortunately, the Gen 2s were discontinued some years ago.

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m3_08 Captain 733 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 2023 M8 conv, IX M60, model Y Join Date: May 2015 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Charging in hot temperature I have 45e and every summer when garage temp around 100F it interrupts the charging process with something 'unable to charge' message. So, how is iX charging at high temperatures? Our Tesla charging works just fine...
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drbluedevil Lieutenant 1388 Rep 583 Posts Drives: BMW iX60-2024 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW iX m60 [0.00]	That's happened to me in Dallas' 110 degree days. I'm pretty sure it's an overheat at the the charger box (I'm using BMW's flexible fast charger mounted to my wall). Delaying the start time to 1 AM fixed the problem.
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drbluedevil Lieutenant 1388 Rep 583 Posts Drives: BMW iX60-2024 Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW iX m60 [0.00]	I'll add...problems like this make me grateful that I no longer live in the midwest and have to deal with their brutal winters. Bring the heat, baby!!
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deutsch100 Brigadier General 5902 Rep 3,130 Posts Drives: iX, M8, 911, LR Defender Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona iTrader: (0)	We have days of 110+ and not too long ago, we hit a NOAA record of 122F in the shade, and I have never had an EV not charge fine in high heat and have never had it stop or throw an error message. Btw, I have been driving EV or plug in hybrid since 2017 (BMW, Jaguar, Audi and Tesla).
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m3_08 Captain 733 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 2023 M8 conv, IX M60, model Y Join Date: May 2015 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	good to hear ix doesn't have this problem! Wife likes our 45e but one day I'll be looking to trade it for something like iX.
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VirtualGuitars Major General 7954 Rep 5,813 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW XM Label Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW XM Label [10.00]	It might be helpful if you provided more information about how you’re charging. That might make a significant difference. Ex: Hardwired or outlet? Charging unit being used? For what it’s worth, I have the BMW wallbox hardwired and I live in Texas where it’s hot AF 8 months out of the year. No issues.
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NomoTesla Colonel 4118 Rep 2,469 Posts Drives: BMW iX50 Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	No issues whatsoever charging at 48A at over 110º here in Phoenix. I have a Tesla Gen 2 wall connector w/ J1772 adapter. The current Tesla wall connectors are garbage and overheat regularly. The Gen 2s like mine can go up to 80A and have beefy cabling. Unfortunately, the Gen 2s were discontinued some years ago.
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