This guide uses approximate data. Charging speeds, prices, and compatibility depend on your specific vehicle variant, station hardware, and conditions. EVcourse is not affiliated with BMW or Ionity. Always check your vehicle manual and the charger screen.
Quick Overview
Step by Step
Find a Ionity station
Open the Ionity app or use a charging map like PlugShare to find a nearby station. Before you drive there, check that the station has an available CCS2 connector and is currently working.
Start your session
Good news: your BMW iX3 supports Plug & Charge on Ionity. Just plug in the cable and charging starts automatically. No app needed.
Plug in the CCS2 connector
Take the CCS2 cable from the charger and connect it to your BMW iX3's charging port. You should hear a click when the connector locks in. Your car's display will confirm the connection.
Charging starts
Once connected, your BMW iX3 can pull up to 400 kW. On Ionity chargers (up to 350 kW), your effective maximum is 350 kW. You will see the current power and estimated time on either the charger screen or your car's display.
Charging speed is fastest when your battery is between 10% and 50%. It gradually slows as the battery fills up. This is normal and protects battery health.
When to unplug
For the fastest experience, unplug at 80%. Charging from 80% to 100% takes almost as long as 10% to 80% on most EVs, including the BMW iX3. On a road trip, stopping at 80% and driving to the next charger is usually faster than waiting for 100%.
Charging Speed on Ionity
Your BMW iX3 peaks at 400 kW DC. It uses a 800V architecture. Ionity chargers deliver up to 350 kW, so your effective maximum on this network is 350 kW.
Charging from 10% to 80% takes about 24 minutes under good conditions.
Actual speed depends on several factors: battery temperature (cold batteries charge slower), your current state of charge (charging slows above 50-60%), and how many other cars are sharing the same station. If other cars are plugged in at the same location, the charger may split power between them.
Payment Options at Ionity
- Ionity app. Download the app, create an account, and link a payment method. Start and stop sessions from your phone.
- Contactless payment. Tap your bank card or phone on the charger's payment terminal. No account needed.
- Plug & Charge. On supported vehicles (including the BMW iX3), just plug in and billing happens automatically.
Approximate ad-hoc price: 0.75 EUR/kWh. Actual prices vary by location and time. Subscriptions or roaming cards may offer lower rates.
Tips for Charging BMW iX3 on Ionity
- Use battery preconditioning before arriving at the charger. On the BMW iX3, set your navigation to the Ionity station and the car will warm the battery automatically for faster charging speeds.
- Plug & Charge is supported. Just plug in the cable and charging starts automatically. No app, no card, no tapping.
- Charge to 80% for the fastest experience. Charging slows significantly above 80%, so stopping at 80% saves you the most time on road trips.
- Ionity pricing is on the higher side at around 0.75 EUR/kWh. Check if a subscription or roaming card gives you a better rate.
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