Plug-in hybrid · 2018–2020
How much it costs to charge the BMW i8 i8 Coupé / Roadster
9.4 kWh battery. Charging from 20 to 80% puts 5.6 kWh into the battery: see what it costs at home, how long it takes and what you pay at a public charger.
Charging at home
Charging at home from 20 to 80%
On tariff 01, the time makes no difference: the same price at any hour. On tariff 02, charge at night (23h00 to 9h00), when a kWh costs a little less.
| Tariff 01 €0.3000/kWh, single rate with all charges and VAT | 1.86 € |
| Tariff 02, night €0.2800/kWh, 23h00 to 9h00 | 1.74 € |
| Tariff 02, day €0.3100/kWh: best avoided for charging | 1.92 € |
| EAC tariff 01 €0.3000/kWh (EAC regulated tariff) | 1.86 € |
With 13,000 km a year, always charging at home costs about €592 on tariff 01 and €553 at night on tariff 02: you save 39 € a year.
Prices including 9% VAT, fuel adjustment, network charges, public service obligations and the renewables levy, based on EAC tariffs 01 and 02, checked on 2026-10. Standing charges not included. Includes 10% charging losses.
How long it takes to charge from 20 to 80%
| Charger | Time |
|---|---|
| 16 A commando socket or wallbox (3.7 kW) | 1 h 41 min |
| 7 kW home charger (32 A, 7.4 kW) (the car only accepts 3.7 kW) | 1 h 41 min |
Approximate times, losses included. On a fast charger, average power of 60% of the car’s maximum.
Public charging
At a public charger, the price depends on the operator. With an estimated price on standard chargers of €0.42/kWh, charging from 20 to 80% costs about 2.37 €.
Open the mapHow much 100 km costs
With the official consumption of 13.8 kWh/100 km.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge the BMW i8 i8 Coupé / Roadster at home?
Charging from 20 to 80% (5.6 kWh into the battery) costs about 1.86 € on tariff 01 and 1.74 € at night on tariff 02, VAT and losses included.
When should I charge the BMW i8?
On tariff 01, at any time: the price is the same. On tariff 02, at night, from 11pm to 9am, when a kWh costs a little less.
How long does it take to charge the BMW i8 at home?
From 20 to 80%, about 1 h 41 min on a 3.7 kW socket or wallbox and 1 h 41 min on a 7 kW home charger.
Sources of the technical data: www.adac.de