BMW 3: Introduction
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 during operation.
- Charging procedure via a charging cable.
As a charging cable is used, one also refers to conductive (grid-bound) charging.
Components inside and outside the vehicle are required for charging. In the vehicle a charging socket and power electronics are required for the voltage conversion. Outside of the motor vehicle, additional components are required; these are referred to as the "Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)" in the standards and in development. Details on the possible versions, structure and functioning of the EVSE are described in the chapter "Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment".
The voltage of the AC voltage network can be in the range of 100 V to 240 V. It is supplied to the G20 PHEV as a single phase.
For the employees in BMW Service the following important safety rules must be observed in relation to charging:
No work may be carried out at the vehicle during charging mode. The charging cable must be disconnected from the vehicle before starting work.
During the charging procedure the electric coolant pumps and the electric fan can be switched on automatically for cooling the high-voltage components.
The current repair instructions "Safety information for handling hybrid vehicles" must be observed for this purpose.
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Overview of charging options
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
Standard charging cable
The standard charging cable is designed for mobile use. All protection and
communication devices
of the standard charging cable are integrated in the so-called "in-cable control
box". The volume and
Charging stations
Permanent charging station
This version of the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment must be installed
permanently owing to its size
and electrical requirements, e.g. at the house or in the customer's ga
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Sport displays
Concept
The Sport displays especially support a sporty
driving style.
Display on the Control Display
Overview
The following information is displayed:
Boost pressure.
Engine oil temperature.
Acceleration power.
Torque.
Power.
Displays
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR".
2. "Driving information".
3. "Sport
Shift paddles
Concept
The shift paddles on the steering wheel allow
you to shift gears quickly while keeping both
hands on the steering wheel.
General information
Shifting
The vehicle only shifts at suitable engine and
road speeds.
Short-term manual mode
In selector lever position D, actuating a shift paddle
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