EVChargeTime

BMW i7 charging time on a 350 kW DC ultra-fast

Effective charging power: 195 kW (DC).

≈ 22 min

That is an estimate for a 10–80% charge of the BMW i7’s 102 kWh usable battery on a 350 kW DC ultra-fast.

⚡ The BMW i7 peaks at 195 kW on DC, so it cannot use the full 350 kW of this charger — it charges at up to 195 kW.

BMW i7 on 350 kW DC — charge times

ChargeTime
0–100% (full)31 min
20–80% (daily)19 min
10–80% (road trip)22 min
Add 100 miles of range10 min

DC rapid charging slows down significantly above 80% to protect the battery, so the 10–80% figure is the one that matters on a road trip — charging to 100% on DC is rarely worth the wait.

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Same car, other chargers

ChargerEffective10–80%
2.3 kW plug2.3 kW44 h 21 min
7 kW wallbox7.4 kW13 h 47 min
11 kW wallbox11 kW9 h 16 min
22 kW AC11 kW9 h 16 min
50 kW DC50 kW1 h 26 min
150 kW DC150 kW29 min

FAQ

How long does it take to charge a BMW i7 on a 350 kW DC ultra-fast?
Roughly 22 min for a 10–80% charge, at an effective 195 kW. A full 0–100% takes about 31 min.
Can the BMW i7 use the full 350 kW?
The BMW i7 peaks at 195 kW on DC, so it cannot use the full 350 kW of this charger — it charges at up to 195 kW.
What is the fastest way to charge the BMW i7?
Its peak DC rate is 195 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.