BMW iX xDrive50 charging cable

The BMW iX xDrive50 is BMW's flagship electric SUV, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive machine with 385 kW on tap and a 631 km WLTP range that makes it genuinely capable of long-distance travel without compromise. Beneath that, the charging setup is straightforward: a 111.5 kWh gross battery with 105.2 kWh usable, paired with an 11 kW three-phase onboard AC charger across all xDrive50 variants. Despite the iX's size and positioning, its AC charging rate is identical to smaller BMW EVs in the range. Connected to an 11 kW three-phase source, the iX xDrive50 recovers approximately 22–25 miles of range per hour, with a full charge from near-empty taking around nine and a half hours. The CCS charging port sits on the right rear flank, consistent with the rest of the BMW electric range.

Choosing the correct charging cable for the BMW iX xDrive50

A Voldt® Type 2 11 kW charging cable is fully compatible with the iX xDrive50. The onboard charger is capped at 11 kW, so a 22 kW cable performs identically here and is the more future-proof choice if you use the same cable across multiple vehicles.

The right-rear port position means reversing into a bay puts the port closest to the charge point. Given the iX's battery size, cable length matters more than on a shorter-range car: a half-charge still represents a significant amount of energy, and an awkward cable reach adds friction to every session. A 6-metre cable works for home setups where the charge point is close to the bay. An 8-metre cable is the most practical all-round choice, covering the majority of home and public charging situations with ease. A 10-metre cable handles posts 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.

Flexible charging away from home

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable is available up to 11 kW via three-phase CEE. The iX xDrive50's onboard charger accepts up to 11 kW, so 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 typically offer blue single-phase 16A CEE sockets, which cap out at 3.7 kW, making them better suited to a top-up than a full overnight charge. Where only a standard household socket is available, the Schuko portable charger delivers a safe 2.3 kW, within the limits domestic wiring is designed to handle continuously.

Built for long-term reliability

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.