Plugging in while locked?

[Schnort]

Does BMW recommend against doing this?

I arrived at a charger today at the same time as another i3 owner, and said "do you want me to plug you in after I'm done, or you me?" and he said "oh no, you shouldn't plug in while locked" and that was the end of it.

I googled a little bit, but couldn't find anything (most of the responses were complaints about the connector being locked even after finished charging).

Anybody heard anything about this, or was the guy just confused? Or am I unwittingly treating my car badly for letting people plug in while I'm locked.

 

[BrianStanier]

I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't plug in while locked. Obviously the charge flap needs to be left open!

 

[getakey]

the plug is cannot be pulled out while locked, I'd be surprised if you can plug it in while locked

 

[Schnort]

It definitely CAN be plugged in while locked (i've been trading off the charger for the past 2 weeks with a volt owner with no problems)

I was only wondering if it was frowned upon by BMW (though I can't imagine why)

 

[getakey]

good to know
thanks

The Dealer told me that the next software upgrade will allow it to be unplugged while locked if charging is complete