Impressive! This iX3 50 hit 408 kW charging speed on a 600 kW charger in the Netherlands.

It looks like the charging time is about 3.5 minutes. The battery status is 25%? What was the battery status 3.5 minutes prior to starting the charging cycle? If available of course ....

cfm56d7b wrote

It looks like the charging time is about 3.5 minutes. The battery status is 25%? What was the battery status 3.5 minutes prior to starting the charging cycle? If available of course ....

Easy math with the data on the screen: 6%.

EVs just can’t escape their dorky vibe

ynguldyn wrote

cfm56d7b wrote

It looks like the charging time is about 3.5 minutes. The battery status is 25%? What was the battery status 3.5 minutes prior to starting the charging cycle? If available of course ....

Easy math with the data on the screen: 6%.

If the charging speed remained the same the battery hole time at indicated number 🤓

TheUltimateDrivingManiac wrote

ynguldyn wrote

Easy math with the data on the screen: 6%.

If the charging speed remained the same the battery hole time at indicated number 🤓

The charging speeds are irrelevant because the screen shows a total kWh consumption for the session 22.1351 kWh .... But the math doesn't give 6% unless you assume a certain amount of losses between what the charge station dispensed and the battery actually added. The math without losses gives a range of about 4% to 5% if you assume a capacity of 108.7 kWh and no losses. The reason for the range is that the indicated 25% could be anywhere from 24.5 to 25.49%..... the only way to get 6% for the start of the charge is to assume that enough of the 22.1351 kWh was lost as heat. Annnnnnnyway....

Is this what we’re becoming now? My battery can charge faster than yours.

ggalanis wrote

TheUltimateDrivingManiac wrote

If the charging speed remained the same the battery hole time at indicated number 🤓

The charging speeds are irrelevant because the screen shows a total kWh consumption for the session 22.1351 kWh .... But the math doesn't give 6% unless you assume a certain amount of losses between what the charge station dispensed and the battery actually added. The math without losses gives a range of about 4% to 5% if you assume a capacity of 108.7 kWh and no losses. The reason for the range is that the indicated 25% could be anywhere from 24.5 to 25.49%..... the only way to get 6% for the start of the charge is to assume that enough of the 22.1351 kWh was lost as heat. Annnnnnnyway....

The battery is 108.7 usable. 25% = 27 kWh. OMG, I was off by 1% when guesstimating in my head.

Wow incredible speeds!

M3JetPilot wrote

Is this what we’re becoming now? My battery can charge faster than yours.

HP wars are almost irrelevant. Now speed is measured in charge. It’s absurd.

M3JetPilot wrote

Is this what we’re becoming now? My battery can charge faster than yours.

It makes sense, since BMW has been building fantastic motors for so many years, and now they’ve had to adapt to electric drivetrains, so showing off their ability to build efficient ones has become a big part of the focus. Building electric motors with 1 billion hp is relatively easy, but making them efficient too is what EV folks really care about, and I get it. That’s the real magic, and it’s the future I suppose.

But I hear you, and feel the same way. It’s just kinda sad to see it sharing space on the main page…

(Sorry for the thread hijack!)

ynguldyn wrote

ggalanis wrote

The charging speeds are irrelevant because the screen shows a total kWh consumption for the session 22.1351 kWh .... But the math doesn't give 6% unless you assume a certain amount of losses between what the charge station dispensed and the battery actually added. The math without losses gives a range of about 4% to 5% if you assume a capacity of 108.7 kWh and no losses. The reason for the range is that the indicated 25% could be anywhere from 24.5 to 25.49%..... the only way to get 6% for the start of the charge is to assume that enough of the 22.1351 kWh was lost as heat. Annnnnnnyway....

The battery is 108.7 usable. 25% = 27 kWh. OMG, I was off by 1% when guesstimating in my head.

You said the math was easy to do and proceeded to give the wrong answer. Sorry if the autistic part of my brain couldn't let it go.

BMW motors are rather clever in not needing rare minerals compared to many rivals or far less at least. I love petrol / diesel cars but when you drive an EV there are so many elements that make the nicer and easier.

Do you miss parts, sure the two cars option seems the best compromise, workhorse and toy. But it’s not a bad thing, just different.

A rare peak charging rate for a BMW (i5 peaks at 210KW) and a great number although this is an Alpitronic 600KW charger, so ideal headroom. We hit 320KW+ with a rental Mercedes CLA EV and about the same with a Lucid on a 400KW station. Would love to see the iX3 charge peak at a 400KW charger and likewise how it performs at an older 400V charger. I read it could hit 200KW. Be nice to see more real life numbers for actual comparison.

Better yet, take a pic of the charging graph next time (2nd button from left). Thanks!

nice to see quick charging, thats pretty impressive for sure

ggalanis wrote

TheUltimateDrivingManiac wrote

If the charging speed remained the same the battery hole time at indicated number 🤓

The charging speeds are irrelevant because the screen shows a total kWh consumption for the session 22.1351 kWh .... But the math doesn't give 6% unless you assume a certain amount of losses between what the charge station dispensed and the battery actually added. The math without losses gives a range of about 4% to 5% if you assume a capacity of 108.7 kWh and no losses. The reason for the range is that the indicated 25% could be anywhere from 24.5 to 25.49%..... the only way to get 6% for the start of the charge is to assume that enough of the 22.1351 kWh was lost as heat. Annnnnnnyway....

Hmm, I was thinking the SOC was less than 6% as well,...given the amount of charge that had been gained.

iX3 photos in the wild look way better than the press photos. Can’t wait to actually see one in person.

Wolfman64 wrote

A rare peak charging rate for a BMW (i5 peaks at 210KW) and a great number although this is an Alpitronic 600KW charger, so ideal headroom. We hit 320KW+ with a rental Mercedes CLA EV and about the same with a Lucid on a 400KW station. Would love to see the iX3 charge peak at a 400KW charger and likewise how it performs at an older 400V charger. I read it could hit 200KW. Be nice to see more real life numbers for actual comparison.

Better yet, take a pic of the charging graph next time (2nd button from left). Thanks!

Thomas from autogefühl recently did a roadtrip review where he saw 401kW peak on a MB 400kW charger, and he went from 16-80% in 19mins, timestamp in the video is 35:27

spool twice wrote

Thomas from autogefühl recently did a roadtrip review where he saw 401kW peak on a MB 400kW charger, and he went from 16-80% in 19mins, timestamp in the video is 35:27

Good to see!

Of course it’s a Mercedes charger 😆
Joke aside, we use the Mercedes charging stations as they are some of the fastest stations even with several other cars charging, along with some Ionity ones.

Wolfman64 wrote

spool twice wrote

Thomas from autogefühl recently did a roadtrip review where he saw 401kW peak on a MB 400kW charger, and he went from 16-80% in 19mins, timestamp in the video is 35:27

Good to see!

Of course it’s a Mercedes charger 😆
Joke aside, we use the Mercedes charging stations as they are some of the fastest stations even with several other cars charging, along with some Ionity ones.

I normally avoid EA, too many variables, especially with their balanced charger units. The only time I am near or exceed my rated peak KW is if there is very low charging traffic, and no one else is plugged in on the same unit as me.

Agreed, Ionna and MB, even Rivian stations ate better. My local Florida Power & Light (FPL) is far superior to any EA station experience, but the downside is having to pay vs using my free juice

i'm more interested in the charging curve ... anyone?

G30M wrote

i'm more interested in the charging curve ... anyone?

They show it in the video.