02-25-2020, 04:50 PM | #1 |
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45e charging limitation
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Someone can probably educate me here but from my understanding the 45e has 3,7 Kw as max input from any source (wallbox, fast-charger). This would translate to approx. 6-7 hours from empty to full. I don't understand the logic in this move from BMW, the are usually in the frontline of tech. The 45e has one of the most powerful batteries among the current generation of phev's. If there was a fairly fast way to charge that would really extend the electrical usability. The 3,7 Kw constraint makes even less sense when I read that many other older phev's with smaller batteries have better charging capacity. Like the old Q7 hybrid if I'm not mistaken. I watched the Harry Metcalfe review and he has pretty much the same comment. There's no real point in connecting the car to a charging station for an hour or two. Only people with overnight charging capacity will see the real benefit. https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1697814 Question is if there is any change that this 3,7 Kw limitation is related to software? Ie, is it possible that capacity might be increased through a software update in the future? If it's a hardware limitation, will it be possible to mod? Or is it likely that BMW will release a fast charge option/upgrade in the future? |
02-26-2020, 12:19 AM | #2 | |
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The 3.7 kW limitation is my only major disappointment with the car. Using public chargers in shopping malls and other parking places makes no sense because of the extremely low charging power. |
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02-26-2020, 04:22 AM | #3 |
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perikifi, understand there is no way around the 3,7 Kw max today, but the question is how this limitation is withheld? As you state, the battery and other parts seems to have the capacity to charge faster (if you charge with the engine). Is it then possible that BMW could lift this charge limit with a software update in the future? Or is it a change that will require a hardware change in the future?
Maybe someone with a good understanding on how these things work can explain how BMW is limiting the charging power to 3,7kw? |
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02-26-2020, 04:31 AM | #4 |
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Lifting it to 11kW or even 22 kW would be awesome! But I guess it's hardware limited, not software. I charge my car at night at home (or during the day when there is overproduction from the solar panels) so I don't mind the longer charging time. But with longer trips (holidays) it would be nice to charge 80% in half an hour or so.
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02-26-2020, 04:38 AM | #5 |
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From what I've read the upgraded bmw i3s uses the same type of new batteries as the 45e. Understand there is a different basic requirement on that car as the i3s is only ev, but I'm assuming it still share's a lot of technology and components (as with the battery).
Does anyone know how fast you can charge the i3s? |
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02-26-2020, 05:49 AM | #7 | |
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For me and I think the most of us over night charging is sufficient and I can leave it plugged for 10h. So 3.6 is enough for me. |
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02-26-2020, 06:41 AM | #8 |
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On the other hand, isn't slow charging better for the overall battery life? Is it true that the faster you charge the sooner the battery will get old and reduce its capacity? I'm not an expert, just trying to come up with a reason why BMW decided to only charge the battery this slow. It would be nice if they could speed it up with a software upgrade but my dealer said that they wouldn't upgrade my software unless I had a problem with my car.
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02-26-2020, 08:58 AM | #9 | |
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The AC charging cable that comes with the car is 22 kW ready (three-phase 32 A 240 V). The charging electronics can push at least 15 kW into the cells. Cells are charged with DC and maybe the rectifier (AC -> DC) can't hold up pace, but that sounds strange as it shouldn't be a too expensive component. |
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02-26-2020, 09:12 AM | #10 |
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11 or 22 would be great indeed, it would make sense to plug it in for 1h or so at a client that has a (semi) public charging option.
Now I only plug in if i am stationary for several hours |
02-26-2020, 10:03 AM | #11 |
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Could it be a legal or certification issue that makes them limit the input?
I'm thinking that maybe a higher charge level would require a different and expensive certification worldwide, and since most people will use overnight charging, they have decided to settle with the lower level. As stated in previous posts, much of the hardware seems to already be in place such as batteries (same as i3s), ability to charge faster (if you use engine as source) and even the cable (rated up to 22 Kwh). So what's stopping them from allowing a faster charge rate?? |
02-26-2020, 12:31 PM | #12 |
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BTW Mercedes seems to use the same power on GLE, while Audi and Porsche have double power or 7.4 kW. Seems like a German conspiracy to keep powers low on PHEVs. Maybe the fast charging is reserved for BEVs?
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02-26-2020, 03:03 PM | #14 |
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About 700 to 850 pound. But it depends on what brand you choose.
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02-28-2020, 06:09 AM | #18 | |
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I love my car but the slow charging speed is a real pain. 7.4kW should have been the absolute minimum. In my opinion it's a design flaw. I hate it that I'm blocking a charging spot at work for the whole (working) day. Personally I would have paid extra for higher charging speed, a tad more powerful electrical engine or even a bigger battery pack. I don't expect any of these upgrades on the X5 45e in the next 20 months / before the facelift. |
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02-28-2020, 04:41 PM | #19 |
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IMO it does make sense to limit power input to a small kw. Most users charge over night. Higher input power would probably mean a heavier onboard charger and higher cost. I do however wish it was a bit higher, like 7 kw.
I see some ppl write that they use battery control to charge the battery's hole running the ICE. Why? This is rather inefficient and you end up spending more gas in the end. Iow, if you started with a full battery and max fuel, you would get further by not using battery control to charge the battery. |
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02-29-2020, 02:40 AM | #22 |
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I still haven't got mine so not really in a position challenge your thoughts.
However (correct me if am wrong) would you not be better off charging the battery while on the motorway at 70mph before entering a city so you could then use pure electric in the city traffic? How inefficient would the battery hold have to be to having to use the ICE when in the stop start city driving. Don't get me wrong charging at home and not using battery hold at all is clearly the best way but the above situation is a common one! |
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