BMW 3: Introduction
Although the high-voltage battery unit of the G20 PHEV can also be partially
charged by energy
recovery via the electrical machine, the "normal" charging procedure takes place
when the G20 PHEV
is connected to the AC voltage network of the local power supply company. Energy
is taken from the
alternating current voltage network and fed to the direct current voltage
high-voltage electrical system.
To allow this to happen, the G20 PHEV can be connected to an AC charge station
or charged via the
charging cable.
The charging procedure is never carried out with the maximum possible charge
current. At the start,
charging takes place with constant current. Switchover to constant voltage takes
place towards
the end. The actual charging time is increased as a result, and the service life
of the battery cells is
extended.
If the G20 PHEV is connected to an AC charging station, the maximum possible
charging power of
approximately 3.7 kW is also available (provided the AC charging station is
designed for this).
System wiring diagram

System wiring diagram for AC charging with 3.7 kW
- Electric A/C compressor (EKK)
- Electrical Heating (EH)
- Electric motor
- Electric Motor Electronics (EME)
- Battery management electronics (SME)
- High-voltage battery unit
- Convenience charging electronics (KLE)
- Drive, connector fastener
- Drive, charging socket cover
- Charging socket cover sensor
- Locator and status lighting
- Charging socket at the vehicle
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The "charging" procedure for an electric vehicle corresponds to "refuelling"
a conventionally driven
vehicle. Accordingly, in this chapter "charging" means:
Charging the high-voltage battery unit d
The high-voltage battery unit of the G20 PHEV can generally only be charged
by alternating current
(AC charging) at a maximum charging power of 3.7 kW. The charging option for the
high-vol
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Switching on
Press any button except for the following:
Switching off.
Rear window defroster.
Lower air flow button side.
Seat heating.
Switching off
Complete system:
Press the button until the
control panel
switches off.
Temperature
Concept
The automatic climate control achieves the set
temp
Designation of electrical machines
The electrical machine designation is used in the technical documentation for
clear identification of
the electrical machine. However, the identification of the electrical machine is
relevant for Service.
Identification of the electrical machine
The electrical ma