BMW iX3 charging cable

The BMW iX3 is a rear-wheel-drive electric SUV built on a familiar X3 platform, combining everyday practicality with a composed, typically BMW driving character. All G08 models sold in Europe share a single battery configuration: an 80 kWh pack with 74 kWh usable, paired with an 11 kW three-phase onboard AC charger. Connected to a three-phase 11 kW source, the iX3 recovers approximately 30 miles of range per hour, with a full charge from near-empty taking around eight hours. At the more common single-phase 7.4 kW rate, that extends to just under twelve hours. The CCS charging port occupies the right rear flank, roughly where the fuel filler sat on the petrol X3.

Choosing the correct charging cable for the BMW iX3

An 11 kW Voldt® Type 2 charging cable is the right choice for every iX3 variant. The car's onboard charger maxes out at 11 kW, so a 22 kW cable works equally well here and is worth considering if you share a cable with a higher-capacity vehicle or want flexibility for future use.

The right-rear port mirrors the position of a conventional fuel filler, so reversing into a bay puts the port closest to the post. Cable length is worth thinking about, particularly for home setups where the wall box and the parking space are not perfectly aligned. A 6-metre cable covers straightforward home installations comfortably. An 8-metre cable is the most practical all-round choice for home and public charging alike. A 10-metre cable adds reach for charge posts set further from the bay, or for larger parking spaces. A 15-metre cable handles hotel car parks, long driveways, and wider bays without any compromise.

Portable charging away from home

The Voldt® portable CEE charging cable is available up to 22 kW via three-phase CEE. For the iX3, the onboard charger accepts up to 11 kW, so output is matched automatically at any 16A or 32A three-phase socket. Most CEE sockets on campsites and marinas run at 16A three-phase, delivering exactly 11 kW. At that rate the 74 kWh battery charges fully in around eight hours, well within an overnight window at any site with a three-phase socket. The Schuko portable charger delivers up to 3.7 kW from a standard household socket where industrial power is unavailable.

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.