Thanks for this video! RUclips needs more like it. I understand the desire to have level 2 charging at home, but I chose to balance the cost of its installation (as you said, about $1500) with necessity. Like you, the vast amount of my driving (I4 M50) is in town. AT MOST, I lose 20% in a day. Level 1 charging from 60% to 80% takes about 17 hours. For example, the other day, I plugged the car in at 5:23 pm. It charged overnight, and reached 80% at 10:52 am. I have had my car for a year and have never lacked enough charge to get where I need to go. Even if there were an emergency, at 80%, I can drive at freeway speeds for about 4 hours before I would need to charge up. I say this only because I think Level 1 charging gets a bad wrap. Would I like to have Level 2 charging - sure, but for me, Level 1 is more than enough, and I have saved myself a good deal of money.
Hi.. can u give the specifications about what plug wire and breaker did u use for that, I have a BMW iX and I want to use the 240 V cable to charge faster, a electrician came here and use #6 wire a NEMA 14-50 plug and a 50a breaker but the charger doesn’t turn on he change for a 40a breaker it turns on but stop to charge
Hello..I own a BMW x1 hybrid vehicle. After charging the vehicle, I don't want it to remain on power after the charge is full. Maybe it won't do any harm, I don't know, but it's not something I want. If I put a socket with a timer and set the time, would it be harmful if it cuts off the electricity at a certain time? Normally, it says in the manual that when the charge is finished, first remove the charging cable from the vehicle and then cut off the electricity. I will cut off the electricity first by using a timer. Will this cause any damage? Or is it necessary? I would be very happy if you answer. Thank you.
Thanks for this video! RUclips needs more like it. I understand the desire to have level 2 charging at home, but I chose to balance the cost of its installation (as you said, about $1500) with necessity. Like you, the vast amount of my driving (I4 M50) is in town. AT MOST, I lose 20% in a day. Level 1 charging from 60% to 80% takes about 17 hours. For example, the other day, I plugged the car in at 5:23 pm. It charged overnight, and reached 80% at 10:52 am. I have had my car for a year and have never lacked enough charge to get where I need to go. Even if there were an emergency, at 80%, I can drive at freeway speeds for about 4 hours before I would need to charge up. I say this only because I think Level 1 charging gets a bad wrap. Would I like to have Level 2 charging - sure, but for me, Level 1 is more than enough, and I have saved myself a good deal of money.
Thank you for this video
Hi.. can u give the specifications about what plug wire and breaker did u use for that, I have a BMW iX and I want to use the 240 V cable to charge faster, a electrician came here and use #6 wire a NEMA 14-50 plug and a 50a breaker but the charger doesn’t turn on he change for a 40a breaker it turns on but stop to charge
I’m just entering the ev market and looking at the BMW and a few others - useful info!
Thanks Jeff - I recommend it over a Tesla 100% - but ten I am a BMW guy
Great info Senior Mike!
Does the car need to be locked coz when i walk away the charging light stops im confused
as long as the pulse is on the wall unit you charging. when the car locks it just turns the lights off since it assumes you aren't watching anymore!
Great vid. Where did you get that wall mount for mobile charger.
came with the charger
Hello..I own a BMW x1 hybrid vehicle. After charging the vehicle, I don't want it to remain on power after the charge is full. Maybe it won't do any harm, I don't know, but it's not something I want. If I put a socket with a timer and set the time, would it be harmful if it cuts off the electricity at a certain time? Normally, it says in the manual that when the charge is finished, first remove the charging cable from the vehicle and then cut off the electricity. I will cut off the electricity first by using a timer. Will this cause any damage? Or is it necessary? I would be very happy if you answer. Thank you.
sorry didn't see this earlier. I would be careful what sort of timer to place in circuit - lot software voltage
i4 edrive 40 and M50 garginf speed is up to 205 kW on a super charger.
What was that white thing flying in your garage? 😲
0 to 100 on 110 is 72 hours