Charging cable not included ?

thesubmitter · 03-15-2020, 08:16 PM

Just got my i8 and I can’t find the charging cable? Where is it?

Also was considering getting this cable
https://store.clippercreek.com/lcs-30p-nema-14-30

Any comments - I have 14-30p that I use for my Tesla already and I figure I can switch to this cable and use for both cars

Leto1701 · 03-16-2020, 02:45 AM

Still with the dealer? In Europe the answer would have been yes because of the Type 2 (up to 3 phase, only one used in the i8) standard. All EVs need to have that socket. In the US it's a 1 Phase socket, no idea if it is the same. If it physically fits you are fine, the car controls the charging power, etc. If the port lights go blue you are in business.

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Leto1701 Private First Class 64 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW i8 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Still with the dealer? In Europe the answer would have been yes because of the Type 2 (up to 3 phase, only one used in the i8) standard. All EVs need to have that socket. In the US it's a 1 Phase socket, no idea if it is the same. If it physically fits you are fine, the car controls the charging power, etc. If the port lights go blue you are in business.
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