[imrickjames]

BMW indicated that the M5 would have 11 kWh charging available starting in November, versus the 7.4 that was promised at launch. I'm assuming this is a function of a software upgrade. Anyone got any idea how to find out which one is available in the car?

[Crazy1323]

Likely a hardware difference with the on board charger, but unless your charger is on something bigger than an 40 amp breaker, it won’t make a difference.

[StitChES37]

For those who have taken delivery, is it the standard J1772 port? Or is there the CCS port that has the extra couple “plugs” at the bottom?

I should take delivery tomorrow (production was last week of October) and I’ll be pretty disappointed if it doesn’t allow for 11 kw charging (I’ve got a Lvl 2 Tesla Wall Charger at home and am looking to order an adapter)

[Crazy1323]

Originally Posted by StitChES37

For those who have taken delivery, is it the standard J1772 port? Or is there the CCS port that has the extra couple “plugs” at the bottom?

I should take delivery tomorrow (production was last week of October) and I’ll be pretty disappointed if it doesn’t allow for 11 kw charging (I’ve got a Lvl 2 Tesla Wall Charger at home and am looking to order an adapter)

It is a standard J1772 port.

What size breaker is the Tesla charger connected to, to charge at 11KW you would need a 60 amp breaker.

[BimmerBahn]

Originally Posted by StitChES37

For those who have taken delivery, is it the standard J1772 port? Or is there the CCS port that has the extra couple “plugs” at the bottom?

I should take delivery tomorrow (production was last week of October) and I’ll be pretty disappointed if it doesn’t allow for 11 kw charging (I’ve got a Lvl 2 Tesla Wall Charger at home and am looking to order an adapter)

Lectron makes a good one….or a Tesla Tap. The HV pack is small enough that it will recharge over a few hours…. The difference between 7.6KW vs 11KW with an 18 KWh pack is nothing.

As others have mentioned the PHEV only does AC charging, so it doesnt have a CCS-1 port…just the J1772, which is part of CCS-1, without the DC pins.

Cheers!