BMW EV Charging — Which Plug Do You Need?
All BMW EV charging equipment on this page is compatible with NZ-new and ex-European BMW electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which use a Type 2 charging plug. If you have a Japanese-import BMW EV, you’ll need Type 1 charging products instead. Check your charge port against the images below before ordering.
Type 2 Port (Mennekes) ✓ — You’re in the right place 7 pins with a flat edge along the top. This is the BMW EV charging port found on all NZ-new and ex-European BMW electric vehicles and PHEVs. All products on this page are compatible with your car. |
Type 1 Port (J1772) — Japanese-import BMW EVs 5 pins in a rounded oval shape. Found on Japanese-import BMW EVs. You’ll need Type 1 BMW EV charging products instead. |
BMW Electric Vehicles Available in New Zealand
BMW offers one of the widest ranges of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles available new in New Zealand. All models above use a Type 2 charging port, making every product on this page compatible with your vehicle.
Currently Available — BMW Fully Electric Vehicles (BEV)
BMW iX1
A compact electric SUV with twin-motor all-wheel drive. Offers up to 440km WLTP range and supports DC fast charging up to 130kW.
Home Charging Port: Type 2
BMW iX3
A medium electric SUV — the latest Neue Klasse generation delivers up to 692km WLTP range and supports DC fast charging up to 195kW.
Home Charging Port: Type 2
BMW i4
An electric gran coupé available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive variants. Up to 590km WLTP range with DC fast charging up to 210kW.
Home Charging Port: Type 2
BMW i5
A fully electric executive sedan and touring available in rear and all-wheel drive. Up to 582km WLTP range and DC fast charging up to 205kW.
Home Charging Port: Type 2
BMW i7
BMW's flagship fully electric luxury saloon. Up to 625km WLTP range with DC fast charging up to 195kW.
Home Charging Port: Type 2
BMW iX
A large flagship electric SUV available in xDrive40 and xDrive50 variants. Up to 630km WLTP range with DC fast charging up to 200kW.
Home Charging Port: Type 2
Currently Available — BMW Plug-In Hybrids (PHEV)
BMW 225e Active Tourer
A compact PHEV people mover combining a petrol engine with an electric motor. Up to 80km electric-only range (WLTP).
Home Charging Port: Type 2
BMW 330e
A plug-in hybrid executive sedan with up to 65km electric-only range (WLTP). Charges fully in around 3 hours on a home wall charger.
Home Charging Port: Type 2
BMW 530e
A plug-in hybrid 5 Series sedan with up to 102km electric-only range (WLTP). One of BMW's most efficient long-range PHEVs.
Home Charging Port: Type 2
BMW X1 xDrive25e
A compact PHEV SUV with all-wheel drive and up to 90km electric-only range (WLTP).
Home Charging Port: Type 2
BMW X3 xDrive30e
A medium PHEV SUV with up to 90km electric-only range (WLTP) and a 22.1kWh battery. Charges fully in around 2.5 hours on a home wall charger.
Home Charging Port: Type 2
BMW X5 xDrive50e
BMW's large flagship PHEV SUV with up to 110km electric-only range (WLTP) — the longest EV range of any BMW PHEV currently available in NZ.
Home Charging Port: Type 2
BMW EV Charging at Home
For most BMW EV and PHEV owners, the best home BMW EV charging setup is a dedicated 7kW wall charger paired with a Type 2 cable. This will fully charge most BMW PHEVs in 2–3 hours, and charge larger BEV batteries such as the iX or i7 comfortably overnight. If you have rooftop solar, a solar-integrated smart charger lets you charge your BMW predominantly on free energy from your own roof.
Why Shop with EV Power for BMW EV Charging?
EV Power is 100% NZ owned and operated, rated 4.9 stars on Google and carries the Consumer NZ Blue Tick. We stock a full range of Type 2 BMW EV charging cables, smart wall chargers, solar charging solutions, and accessories — with fast nationwide delivery. Our team is available Monday–Saturday to help you find the right product.
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