Wallbox Connect

Description

The Wallbox Connect is a home charging station for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV). This allows you to charge your vehicle safely, quickly and independently at home. The wallbox was developed taking into account numerous customer requirements and the experience of the first generation of wallboxes. Furthermore, attention was paid to design, material, safety and sustainable production. -RFID recognition: The built-in chip card reader allows a maximum of 3 vehicles (3 cards) to be connected to the Wallbox Connect. The integrated lock function allows charging only after authentication with a paired card. -Charge management: the charging energy is regulated using an external electricity meter (not included) to ensure the maximum available charging current while preventing overload in the home network. -The intelligent charging of the wallbox is possible with additional digital charging services, such as the use of the cheapest electricity until the next trip. -The Wallbox Connect can be controlled with a smartphone via app (iOS, Android). -A connection of the Wallbox Connect to smart home systems guarantees full integration into the household. On the BMW i service page for charging products, you will find an overview of currently compatible smart home systems. -You can display all relevant data in the app via the recorded charging history. -Convenient and easy integration into the home network, such as a connection to the home solar system. -Compared to the OUC base cable supplied with the vehicle, the wallbox achieves up to 6 times the charging speed. -DC fault detection is already integrated in the Wallbox Connect and thus contributes to significant savings in installation costs. -Maximum charging convenience: The cable is wound up and unwound around the Wallbox Connect, there is no need to bend down for this. -Plug & Play: When the plug is connected to the vehicle, charging starts automatically without the need for any further operating steps (if the RFID card reader is deactivated). Design and Material: -The ergonomic and high-quality design is characterized by selected, high-quality and environmentally friendly materials. The housing contains recycled material and is made of durable plastic. -The high-quality multi-layer coating of the exterior parts meets the highest demands. It protects the wallbox permanently and contributes to a harmonious image with the vehicle. -Weather resistance: The wallbox can be permanently mounted inside and outside. Safety: -All installed components are certified according to international standards and tested by the BMW Group. -All-in-one service: you can take advantage of professional advice from staff, the installation service and the BMW Group hotline. -The BMW Group, together with a partner (Deutsche Telekom Technischer Service GmbH), offers expert installation by an electrician. -The installation of the BMW i Wallbox Connect is not without risk. An incorrect procedure here can also result in damage to the BMW i Wallbox. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that you have the installation, initial start-up and maintenance of the BMW i Wallbox carried out by appropriately trained, qualified and authorized electricians. Only then will the warranty be fully valid. If the installation is carried out independently or by another service provider, BMW (i) shall not assume any liability in the event of damage. -A voucher is required for the installation. You can obtain this voucher and all other information from our customer service. The wallbox offers a high level of safety across all countries by meeting all country-specific requirements, as well as the electrical protection class IP54 and the mechanical protection class IK08. The wallbox contains all safety-related modules for safe and reliable charging of the vehicle. Sustainable production: -Responsible for the development of the wallbox is a supplier with certification for sustainable production in the field of electric vehicle charging. -Sustainable mobility: The environmentally conscious image of electric vehicles is transferred to the drivers. Comparison with the competition: -The all-in-one installation service ensures professional and expert installation of the wallbox at your site. The service team will advise you on all matters relating to the correct charging of the electric vehicle, the handling and positioning of the wallbox, and the best parking position for the electric vehicle. -The Mobile Service can be used to call customer service in the event of a fault - perfect service from a single source. -The Wallbox Connect was developed for 3-phase charging. -Depending on availability in the market, the Wallbox Connect can be connected to the BMW Group's Digital Charging Service (DCS). This can be used, for example, for intelligent charging plan calculation or billing of energy costs. Functionality: -The energy meter for load management must be ordered separately. A list of possible meters can be found in the installation instructions. -In connection with DCS remote software updates are possible. -The wallbox can be flexibly and easily connected to the house network. -The wallbox supports the vehicle-specific function "time-controlled charging". This makes it possible to charge vehicles exclusively at certain times and thus take advantage of particularly favorable electricity rates, for example. -Vehicle pre-conditioning: The temperature in the vehicle can be preset. In the morning, you will find your vehicle charged and already preheated or cooled. The energy required for this is provided by the wallbox when the vehicle is connected and thus saved during the journey - to maximize the range. -The status display of the wallbox is shown by an LED bar on the front of the wallbox. The display on the wallbox means that you can always see the current charging status, even from a distance.

Compatibility & Installation