Recent content by achimha

You need a type 2 wallbox, the brand doesn't matter. It should be a 22kW model of which the i3 can use max 7.4kW because it only support single phase charging (3x7.4 = 22). You also need the fast charging option in your i3, otherwise it will be limited to 3.7kW for which you can use the included...

It's not as simple as you make it sound. Rectifying AC at high currents requires large and expensive components. There are currently no plans to produce DC charging stations for consumers that I am aware of. The cost of a DC charging station (CCS) is reported to be in the area of 30 000 € per...

Germany unlike most other countries has 3-phase AC to every household. The balancing between the 3 phases is done at each house and regulations impose a limit of imbalance ("Schieflast" in German) of 20A which is 4.6kW. If you purchase a wallbox that can do 22kW, it will draw 7.4kW with your i3...