BMW i5 charging time on a 2.3 kW domestic socket
Effective charging power: 2.3 kW (AC).
≈ 35 h 13 min
That is an estimate for a 0–100% charge of the BMW i5’s 81 kWh usable battery on a 2.3 kW domestic socket.
⚡ The BMW i5 can take the full 2.3 kW from this AC supply.
BMW i5 on 2.3 kW plug — charge times
| Charge | Time |
|---|---|
| 0–100% (full) | 35 h 13 min |
| 20–80% (daily) | 21 h 8 min |
| 10–80% (road trip) | 24 h 39 min |
| Add 100 miles of range | 11 h 56 min |
AC charging is roughly linear, so the full 0–100% time is a reliable overnight estimate.
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Same car, other chargers
| Charger | Effective | 0–100% |
|---|---|---|
| 7 kW wallbox | 7.4 kW | 10 h 57 min |
| 11 kW wallbox | 11 kW | 7 h 22 min |
| 22 kW AC | 11 kW | 7 h 22 min |
| 50 kW DC | 50 kW | 1 h 8 min |
| 150 kW DC | 150 kW | 23 min |
| 350 kW DC | 205 kW | 17 min |
FAQ
- How long does it take to charge a BMW i5 on a 2.3 kW domestic socket?
- Roughly 35 h 13 min for a 0–100% charge, at an effective 2.3 kW. A full 0–100% takes about 35 h 13 min.
- Can the BMW i5 use the full 2.3 kW?
- The BMW i5 can take the full 2.3 kW from this AC supply.
- What is the fastest way to charge the BMW i5?
- Its peak DC rate is 205 kW and its onboard AC charger is 11 kW. A 150 kW or faster DC charger gives the quickest top-up; home AC is best done overnight.