BMW iX xDrive50 charging cable

The BMW iX xDrive50 is BMW's flagship electric SUV: a dual-motor all-wheel-drive machine built for long-distance comfort and everyday versatility. The CCS charging port sits on the right rear flank, and the 11 kW three-phase onboard charger sets the ceiling for AC charging speed, the same rate found across the rest of BMW's electric range.

Choosing the correct charging cable for the BMW iX xDrive50

A 22 kW Voldt® Type 2 charging cable is the best choice for the iX xDrive50 in the UK. Most homes run on single-phase power, so a typical wallbox delivers either 3.7 kW (at 16A) or 7.4 kW (at 32A) depending on the installation. A 22 kW cable is rated at 32A, which means it draws the full 7.4 kW your wallbox can deliver. An 11 kW cable, rated at only 16A, would cap your home charging at 3.7 kW: half the speed, and on a battery this size that turns an overnight charge into a day-long one.

A full charge from near-empty on a 7.4 kW home wallbox takes around fourteen hours. In practice, the iX rarely needs a full 0–100% session: topping up from a typical day's driving covers most owners comfortably overnight. At a public 11 kW three-phase charger, a full charge drops to around nine and a half hours, recovering approximately 30 miles of range per hour.

The right-rear port position is worth keeping in mind when choosing a cable length. The iX is a large vehicle, and with a 105 kWh battery even a half-charge represents a significant amount of energy, so an awkward cable reach adds friction to every session. A 6-metre cable works for home setups where the chargepoint is close to the bay. An 8-metre cable is the most practical all-round choice, covering the majority of home and public situations comfortably. A 10-metre cable handles chargepoints set further back or wider parking spaces without stretching. A 15-metre cable is the right pick for hotel car parks, long driveways, and any bay where the post sits well away from the vehicle.

Portable charging away from home

Voldt® portable EV chargers let you charge from the socket types you will encounter across the UK and on the continent. A three-phase 32A red CEE socket, found at some commercial premises and widely available across mainland Europe, delivers the full 11 kW the iX can accept, charging the 105.2 kWh battery in around nine and a half hours. Blue single-phase 16A CEE sockets at campsites and holiday parks provide 3.7 kW, adding around 10 miles of range per hour: useful for a day's top-up but not a realistic path to a full charge. Where only a standard three-pin socket is available, the portable charger delivers up to 2.8 kW. On a battery this size, that adds roughly 7 miles of range per hour, and a full charge would take well over 35 hours. The three-pin option is strictly an emergency measure for the iX.

Built for long-term reliability

Voldt® charging cables are CE, UKCA and TÜV certified and built to 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.