BMW i7 Owner's Manual page 319

AC charging cable
Mode 2 charging cable
Mode 2 charging cables can be used to charge
the vehicle from grounded domestic socket
outlets. Charging at domestic socket outlet
electrical connections is performed with alter-
nating current.
When a Mode 2 charging cable is used, the
efficiency values may differ from those stated
on the energy label.
The Mode 2 charging cable is also referred to
as standard charging cable.
Flexible Fast Charger, Mode 2
charging cable
The Flexible Fast Charger is a special mode 2
charging cable.
The interchangeable mains plugs of the Flex-
ible Fast Charger allow you to charge flexi-
bly using domestic socket outlets or industrial
sockets with protective conductors.
Mode 3 charging cable
The Mode 3 charging cable makes it possible
to quickly recharge at sockets of designated
AC charging stations using a special connec-
tor. Charging is performed with alternating cur-
rent at designated AC charging stations. The
charging process can be completed faster than
at domestic socket outlets.
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, a maximum charge current
level of 16 A to 32 A is possible.
The charging cable may be permanently in-
stalled at the charging station.
The Mode 3 charging cable is also referred to
as AC quick charging cable.
DC charging cable
The DC charging cable that is permanently
installed at the charging station makes is
possible to charge at DC charging stations.
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Charging the vehicle
Charging is performed with direct current
at designated DC charging stations. At the
higher dimensioned electrical connection of a
DC charging station, the charging time is nor-
mally substantially shorter compared to a do-
mestic socket outlet or AC charging station.
While charging at a DC charging station, an in-
dication in the instrument cluster is displayed.
Charge the vehicle only with a DC charging ca-
ble with a length less than 98 ft/30 m.
The DC charging cable is also referred to as
Mode 4 charging cable.
Storage
For the delivery, the charging cable is stowed
in the luggage compartment, for instance un-
der the cargo floor panel or in a bag.
Stow charging cable after use in the same
place again.
If the charging cable is stowed in a bag, fasten
the bag at an open lashing eye in the luggage
compartment.
If required, store the charging cable with the
installed connector cover to prevent moisture
in the charging cable plug.
Connecting the charging cable
General information
Before connecting, if necessary clean the
charging cable plug and the area between the
charging socket flap and charging socket, e.g.,
remove snow.
Functional requirements
▷ Selector lever position P is engaged.
▷ The drive-ready state is switched off.
▷ The vehicle is unlocked.
▷ The parking brake is set.
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