BMW iX M60 charging cable

The iX M60 occupies a specific, slightly paradoxical position in the BMW lineup: it is the most powerful version of a car built around calm, effortless progress, yet it covers 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and tops out at 250 km/h. Four hundred and fifty-five kilowatts from two wound-rotor synchronous motors, 1,100 Nm available in Sport Boost via Launch Control, and an M-specific suspension tune that keeps the whole thing composed rather than aggressive. It is not a stripped-back performance car. It is an extremely heavy, extremely rapid, extremely refined large SUV that happens to be faster than most sports cars. The battery is the same 111.5 kWh gross pack found in the xDrive50, with 105.2 kWh usable. The onboard AC charger is 11 kW three-phase as standard across all iX M60 variants sold in Europe, with an optional 22 kW three-phase charger available for buyers who want to meaningfully reduce home charging time. On the standard 11 kW setup, a full charge from near-empty takes around nine and a half hours: plug in before bed and the car is ready before you are. With the 22 kW option and a compatible three-phase supply, that time drops to just under five hours, which changes the character of home charging from something you do overnight to something you can do in an evening. DC rapid charging peaks at 195–200 kW, bringing the battery from 10% to 80% in around 34–35 minutes at a compatible CCS post, making long-distance use considerably less painful than the battery size alone might suggest. The CCS charging port sits on the right rear flank, in the same position as every other iX variant.

What cable does the iX M60 need?

A Voldt® Type 2 11 kW charging cable is the correct match for the standard onboard charger, and works fully at any three-phase 11 kW post or wallbox. Owners who have specified the optional 22 kW charger should use a Voldt® Type 2 22 kW cable: running a 22 kW charger through an 11 kW cable caps charging at 11 kW and defeats the purpose of the upgrade. If you are uncertain which charger is fitted, the onboard charging display shows the live rate during a session, and the original order sheet will confirm it.

The right-rear port position means reversing into a bay puts the connector closest to the charge point. For a car with a 105.2 kWh battery, cable length is worth getting right from the start. The difference between a cable that stretches comfortably to the post and one that just barely reaches is a small detail that becomes a daily irritant surprisingly quickly. A 6-metre cable covers home installations where the wall box sits directly adjacent to the parking space. An 8-metre cable is the most practical all-round length, handling most home layouts and the majority of public post positions without repositioning the car, and the length we would suggest as a default for most iX M60 owners. A 10-metre cable gives meaningful additional reach at posts set well back from the bay, wider spaces, or positions where the car ends up with the port side away from the pillar. A 15-metre cable handles hotel car parks, long driveways, wider charging bays, and any situation where distance or geometry would otherwise require awkward manoeuvring.

Charging away from home

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable is available in models up to 22 kW via three-phase CEE. For iX M60 owners with the standard 11 kW charger, a 32A three-phase red CEE socket delivers the full 11 kW, charging the 105.2 kWh battery in around nine and a half hours. Campsites and marinas across Europe typically provide blue single-phase 16A CEE sockets, which cap out at 3.7 kW: at that rate the M60's battery takes well over a day from near-empty, so a campsite stop is best used for a partial top-up rather than a full overnight charge. Owners with the optional 22 kW charger can take advantage of 32A three-phase CEE sockets where available, roughly halving the charge time to just under five hours. Where only a standard household socket is available, the Schuko portable charger delivers a safe 2.3 kW. At that rate a full charge from near-empty takes around 46 hours, so the Schuko is strictly an emergency backup on a battery of this size: useful for adding a meaningful slice of range during an extended stop, but not a substitute for a proper charge point.

Made to last, built for daily use

Voldt® charging cables are CE, UKCA and TÜV certified and manufactured according to IATF 16949 automotive quality standards. Single-piece moulded connectors, no glue or screws. IP67-rated for operation between −30°C and +50°C. 100% copper conductors with silver-plated contacts. Tested beyond 10,000 connection cycles. Three-year warranty, 100-day returns, free shipping across Europe.