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Charging the vehicle

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Level 2 charging via a Level 2 charging

station.

Vehicle features and options

Charging via a DC charging station.

This chapter describes all standard, country-

specific and optional features offered with

the series. It also describes features and

functions that are not necessarily available

in your vehicle, e.g., due to the selected op-

tions or country versions. This also applies

to safety-related functions and systems.

When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be

observed.

Level 1 charging is possible via a household

socket with a voltage of 120 volts.

For optimal use of the energy from the

power mains, charging at a charging sta-

tion, for instance BMW Wallbox, is recom-

mended.

Charge current

General information

The charge current strength is indicated in

amperes.

Concept

The vehicle cannot automatically detect the

maximum permissible charge current

strength of the power grid during charging

via a household socket or charging station.

The vehicle can be charged using various

charging cables at charging stations or

household sockets. Control and monitoring

of the charging process are handled com-

pletely automatically. The charge current

strength can be set via the Central Informa-

tion Display (CID).

Level 1 charging

Prior to the first Level 1 charging at your

own household socket, or at other house-

hold sockets, the permitted charge current

strength must be determined by a qualified

electrician, for example.

General information

The charge current strength for

Level 1 charging, refer to page 224, can be

adjusted in the vehicle in three levels.

High-voltage battery

The high-voltage battery is used as an en-

ergy accumulator. The high-voltage battery

can be charged by energy recovery during

the trip or via the power grid.

At delivery, the charge current for

Level 1 charging is set to the lowest level.

Depending on the country-specific version,

one of several ampere ratings is printed on

the Level 1 charging cable. This ampere rat-

ing is the limit which must be adhered to

for the vehicle if the charge current is set to

the highest level. Depending on the charg-

ing cable, the charge current strength may

vary when lower levels are set.

In order to operate the high-voltage battery

optimally, charge the vehicle regularly and

fully using a compatible charger.

When charging via the power grid, you can

chose between the following variants.

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Level 1 charging via a household socket.

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Overview

Imprint on the charging cable

Charge current setting

"Max."

6 A

"Reduced"

6 A

"Low"

6 A

8 A

6 A

10 A

12 A

15 A

10 A

12 A

15 A

7.5 A

9 A

6 A

11.25 A

7.5 A

Depending on the charge current setting,

the charging duration changes.

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Household socket and connected cir-

cuits.

Warning

Safety information

Damaged or worn charging devices, for in-

stance worn contacts, can heat up. There

is a risk of fire. Only use charging devices

that are in good condition.

Warning

Improper working with electrical current

can lead to an electric shock due to high

voltages or high currents. There is a risk

of fire or danger to life. Observe the gen-

eral safety regulations when working with

electrical current.

Warning

Contact with live components can lead to

an electric shock. High voltage is present

at the charging connection. There is a risk

of injury or danger to life.

The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-

mends that work on the charging connec-

tion, for instance cleaning, be performed

by a dealer’s service center or another

qualified service center or repair shop.

Warning

A faulty and incorrectly designed charging

device at the charging location can cause

damage to the vehicle and overload the

power mains at the charging location.

There is a risk of fire and a risk of injury.

The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-

mends that, prior to your first use of a

charging location, you have the compati-

bility of the following components con-

firmed:

Charging cable

General information

Use a Level 1 charging cable, Level 2 charg-

ing cable or the permanently installed

charging cable of a charging station to

charge the vehicle.

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Charging cable.

Charging station.

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Different charging cables can be required

depending on the country.

When a Level 1 charging cable is used, the

efficiency values may differ from those

stated on the energy label.

Safety information

Level 2 charging cable

The Level 2 charging cable makes it possi-

ble to quickly recharge at sockets of desig-

nated Level 2 charging stations using a spe-

cial plug. Charging is performed with

alternating current at designated

Level 2 charging stations. The charging

process can be completed faster than at

household sockets.

Warning

Non-compatible charging cables or unsuit-

able charging stations can heat up and

cause damage to the vehicle. There is a

risk of fire. Use charging cables or charg-

ing stations for charging that are suitable

for the respective vehicle type.

A dealer's service center will be glad to

provide information about suitable charg-

ing cables.

A charge current strength of up to maxi-

mum 16 A is possible.

The charging cable may be permanently in-

stalled at the charging station.

Warning

DC charging cable

Improper use of the charging cable can

prevent charging and lead to damage, for

instance cable fire. There is a risk of fire.

Use the charging cable only for charging

the vehicle, and do not extend it using ca-

bles or adapters.

The DC charging cable that is permanently

installed at the charging station makes is

possible to charge at DC charging stations.

Charging is performed with direct current

at designated DC charging stations. At the

higher capacity current connection of a DC

charger station the charging time is signifi-

cantly lower than with a household socket

or a Level 2 charging station.

Warning

Damaged charging cables can heat up or

lead to an electric shock. There is a risk of

fire or a risk of injury. Use undamaged

charging cables only.

During charging at a DC charging station,

an indication in the instrument cluster, re-

fer to page 225, is displayed.

The DC charging cable is also referred to as

Level 3 DC charging cable.

Level 1 charging cable

The vehicle is supplied with a

Level 1 charging cable.

Level 1 charging cables can be used to

charge the vehicle from grounded house-

hold sockets. Charging at household socket

connections is performed with alternating

current.

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lock the vehicle. Set the parking brake, if

needed.

Storage

1. Tap on the charging socket flap, arrow.

The charging socket flap opens.

The Level 1 charging cable is located in a

bag in the cargo area.

Store charging cable again in the bag after

use. Attach the bag to the designated eyelet.

2. Remove the charging socket lid, arrow.

If required, store the charging cable with

the installed plug cover to prevent moisture

in the charging cable plug.

Connecting

Charging socket flap

3. Remove the cover of the charging cable

plug, if needed.

4. Connect Level 1 charging cable to the

household socket or Level 2 charging

cable to the port on the charging station.

5. Insert the appropriate charging cable

plug, and push it in until it engages.

The charging socket flap is located on the

right side of the vehicle.

When charging at a charging station, follow

the instructions at the charging station.

Always keep charging socket clean and un-

obstructed.

Removing

Keep the charging socket flap closed when

the charging socket is not used.

When the charging process is active and

the vehicle is locked, the charging cable is

automatically locked. Unlock the vehicle be-

fore removing the cable.

Connecting the charging cable

To connect, engage selector lever posi-

tion P, deactivate drive-ready state, and un-

When the charging process is completed,

the charging cable is automatically un-

locked.

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If necessary, clean the area between the

charging socket flap and charging socket,

for instance from snow, before removing it.

Electrical unlocking of the

charging cable

Concept

1. Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key

if it is locked.

In the following situations, the charging ca-

ble can be unlocked and removed electroni-

cally:

Charging cable is unlocked.

2. Press the release button on the handle,

arrow 1, and grasp the charging cable at

the gripping areas.

–

When the vehicle is locked.

When a charging station is defective.

Charging process is interrupted.

Unlocking

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Plan charging/climate control"

3. "Settings charging current"

4. "Unlock charging cable"

3. Remove the charging cable from the

charging socket, arrow 2.

Charging process

4. Put the charging socket lid back on.

General information

5. Press on the charging socket flap until it

engages.

At high temperatures, the high-voltage bat-

tery is initially cooled. There may be a delay

before charging starts. If the high-voltage

battery is discharged, cooling of the high-

voltage battery may not be possible. The

charging process cannot be started.

6. Attach cover of the charging cable plug,

if needed.

7. Disconnect Level 1 charging cable from

the household socket or Level 2 charg-

ing cable from the port on the charging

station as applicable.

If the Level 1 charging cable is exposed to

high temperatures and direct sunlight, this

may interrupt the charging process. Charg-

ing will resume automatically.

8. Stow the charging cable.

At a charging station, insert the perma-

nently installed charging cable in the

place provided for it.

The charging process may take longer under

extremely low or high temperatures.

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Safety information

Charging status display

Indicator light at the charging socket

Warning

Improper use of the power mains connec-

tion can lead to damage, for instance cable

fire. There is a risk of injury or risk of

damage to property. Use the charging ca-

ble only for charging the vehicle, and do

not extend it using cables or adapters.

Warning

An indicator light is located on the charging

socket.

If the charge current strength is adjusted

incorrectly, the power mains of the house-

hold socket can be overloaded and over-

heat. There is a risk of fire. Adjust the

charge current strength to the power

mains prior to charging on household

sockets. With unknown power networks,

set on the lowest level.

Charging status

Light

Charging status

White

Charging cable can be con-

nected or removed.

Flashes or-

ange

Charging process is being

prepared.

Starting the charging process

1. Engage selector lever position P. Set the

parking brake, if needed.

Yellow

Charging process paused.

Charging process is active.

Flashes yel-

low

2. For planning the charging process, refer

to page 224.

Flashes red

rapidly

Fault in the charging proc-

ess.

3. Switch off drive-ready state.

4. Connect Level 1 charging cable to the

household socket or Level 2 charging

cable to the port on the charging station.

Green

Charging process is com-

pleted.

5. Open the charging socket flap.

When the vehicle is locked, the indicator

light goes out after some time.

6. Connect the charging cable to the vehi-

cle, refer to page 221.

When the vehicle is unlocked, the yellow

indicator light flashes continuously. The

other indicator lights go out after some

time.

7. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.

Press the button on the vehicle key to

check the charging state. The charging sta-

tus is indicated on the indicator light. In

some cases the vehicle is locked.

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Additional messages about the charging sta-

tus, for instance the probable end of charg-

ing or the planned departure time, can be

shown in the instrument cluster or on the

Control Display.

Setting the time window for favorable-

rate

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Plan charging/climate control"

3. "Set low cost time slot"

4. Set rate begin.

Planning the charging process

General information

5. Set rate end.

The charging process can be adapted to

constraints, for instance the cost of electric-

ity. The vehicle controls the charging proc-

ess in such a way that the charging process

is completed if possible at the departure

time. A departure time must be set for this

purpose, refer to page 225.

The vehicle can also start the charging proc-

ess before the selected time window begins

or end it after the selected time window fin-

ishes. The starting point of the charging

process is adjusted so the vehicle can be as

fully charged as possible and, if applicable,

its climate adjusted by the departure time.

The following settings are available:

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Immediate charging.

Setting the charge current for

charging via a Level 1 charging cable

Depending on the electrical mains, the vehi-

cle must be charged with a different charge

current strength, refer to page 218.

Set time window for favorable charging.

Set the charge current for charging via a

Level 1 charging cable.

If drive-ready state is switched off, changes

can be made via the Central Information

Display (CID). Settings for the stationary cli-

mate control and charging process are also

accepted for planned departure times.

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Plan charging/climate control"

3. "Settings charging current"

4. "Level 1 (120V)"

Setting the charging mode

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Settings are stored. When you change

charging locations you also might need to

change the setting for charging.

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Plan charging/climate control"

3. Select the desired setting:

Set the charge current strength at other

household sockets to the lowest level.

–

"Charge immediately": the charging

process starts as soon as the charg-

ing cable is connected.

Stopping the charging process

–

"Charge for departure time": if a de-

parture time is set, a time window

for charging with a favorable elec-

tricity rate can be set.

The charging process can be stopped at any

time by removing the charging cable and

continued at a later time by connecting the

charging cable. This enables, for instance

the use of other loads on the power connec-

tion or prevents simultaneous high power

from multiple loads.

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For removing the charging cable, refer to

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Display Meaning

page 221.

Ring orange: the charging proc-

ess is being prepared.

Continuing the charging process

Ring yellow animated: the

charging process is active or it

will start at the set time.

If the charging process is interrupted, for

instance through a temporary power failure,

the charging process is automatically con-

tinued after the interruption.

Ring yellow: the charging proc-

ess pauses.

Ring red: fault in the charging

process.

Terminating the charging process

1. Remove the charging cable from the ve-

hicle, refer to page 221.

Ring green: the charging proc-

ess is completed.

2. Stow the charging cable as required.

3. Close the charging socket flap.

4. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.

End of charging time or set de-

parture time.

DC charging active on a DC

charging station.

Displays in the instrument

cluster

Departure time set.

The charge state indicator light, refer to

page 120, shows the charge state of the

high-voltage battery in the instrument clus-

ter, if the standby state or drive-ready state

is switched on. If all bars are filled, the

high-voltage battery is fully charged.

Climate control activated at de-

parture time.

Flashing: ventilation active.

Flashing: heating active.

Flashing: cooling active.

Even if no bars are filled, the high-voltage

system is still under high voltage.

Information regarding the charging process

is shown on the charging screen.

Departure time

Concept

For optimum range and climate control, the

departure time can be set before parking

the vehicle.

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3. "Set departure time"

General information

Set departure times are displayed.

With a set departure time, the vehicle is

preheated or precooled during the charging

process if climate control is set. Climate

control output is reduced during the trip.

This increases the range during electric

driving.

4. For example activate "Departure time 1".

Up to two departure times can be activated.

The set departure time will be deactivated,

if the departure time was ignored three

times in a row.

The following settings are possible for de-

parture time:

–

Climate control for departure time.

Climate control

Planning of up to two regular departure

times.

The following settings for vehicle air condi-

tioning are possible:

If drive-ready state is switched off, changes

can be made via the Central Information

Display (CID). Settings for climate control

and charging process are also applied for

scheduled departure times.

–

Activate stationary climate control im-

mediately, refer to page 184.

The range is reduced if stationary cli-

mate control is activated without a

charging cable connected.

Climate control for departure time

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

–

Planned climate control at the set depar-

ture time, refer to page 185.

1.

"My MINI"

If a Mode 2 charging cable is used, the

high-voltage battery may not be fully

charged at departure time.

2. "Plan charging/climate control"

3. "Precondition for departure"

Setting the departure time

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

Discharged high-voltage and

vehicle battery

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Plan charging/climate control"

3. "Set departure time"

General information

In addition to the high-voltage battery, the

vehicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery, which

is required for operation of the onboard

electronics.

4. Set the desired days of the week, if

needed.

5. Set the desired time.

With a discharged vehicle battery, no oper-

ation of the vehicle is possible.

Up to three departure times can be set.

Activating the departure time

Via the Central Information Display (CID):

1.

"My MINI"

2. "Plan charging/climate control"

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