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      09-19-2020, 04:59 PM   #16
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Originally Posted by roxxor View Post
I can second the adapter RocketGoBoom referenced. I bought one called "TeslaTap" for my 530e, same design and around the same price. Works great with the Tesla "Destination" chargers. I also bought the Aerovironment Dual TurboCord for when I travel and there is no Level 2 nearby or at the location I am staying at. I paid around $225 for it, and it is the same exact TurboCord the BMW offers for $500, just without the BMW branding (or markup).

But most likely yes, if it is anything like the 530e, the cord BMW provides is a 115/120 Occasional Use charging cord, and if I'm not mistaken, is limited to around 10/11 Amps, while the TurboCord is not and can also use a 240v 6-20 outlet, which is why I went ahead and got it.

For home use, I installed a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 unit and a 50a outlet. I plan on going full EV in the near future, so it was good futureproofing.
The dual cord option is $499 on the manufacturer website, is that the same one that BMW wants to sell you?

https://store.evsolutions.com/turboc...arger-p28.aspx

This one is not dual, only allow 240v

https://store.evsolutions.com/turboc...arger-p51.aspx

I am thinking about getting the following Megear Level 2 EV Charger

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...WBVZG7J0&psc=1

and use a 14-30R to 14-50R adopter since I have a 14-30R outlet free

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...J291VXKR&psc=1
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