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31 Chargers Ranked · Updated 2026
Best EV Chargers for the BMW i5 eDrive40
The BMW i5 eDrive40 has a 11kW three-phase onboard charger and a 84kWh battery. It supports three-phase charging, so an 11kW or 22kW charger will charge faster than a standard 7kW unit. A 7kW charger takes approximately 7h 12m (20-80%), while an 11kW three-phase charger does it in 4h 35m.
BMW i5 eDrive40 Charging Specs
Battery
84 kWh
AC Charger
11kW 3-phase
DC Fast Charge
205kW max
Range
582 km
Our Top Picks for the i5 eDrive40
Star Charge
Home 7kW
$1,050
Charges i5 eDrive40 20-80% in 7h 12m
Effective speed: 7kW
ZJ Beny
Smart EV Charger 7kW
$700
Charges i5 eDrive40 20-80% in 7h 12m
Effective speed: 7kW
ZJ Beny
Smart EV Charger 7kW
$700
Charges i5 eDrive40 20-80% in 7h 12m
Effective speed: 7kW
Charge Times: Every Charger with the i5 eDrive40
Estimated time to charge the BMW i5 eDrive40 from 20% to 80% (50 kWh). The i5 eDrive40 supports 11kW charging on three-phase supply, so a three-phase charger is faster than single-phase.
| Charger | Price | Max Power | Effective for i5 eDrive40 | 20→80% Time | Phase | Solar | Smart | Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Charge Home 7kW | $1,050 | 7 kW | 7 kW | 7h 12m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Evnex E2 Plus | $1,299 | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW | 6h 49m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Hypervolt Home 3.0 | $1,350 | 7 kW | 7 kW | 7h 12m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Ohme Home Pro | $1,395 | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW | 6h 49m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Star Charge Home 22kW | $1,400 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Ocular Home Solar IQ | $1,495 | 7.6 kW | 7.6 kW | 6h 38m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Sigenergy AC EV Charger 7kW | $1,500 | 7 kW | 7 kW | 7h 12m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| myenergi Zappi v2.1 7kW | $1,595 | 7 kW | 7 kW | 7h 12m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| myenergi Zappi v2.1 22kW | $1,895 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| ZJ Beny Smart EV Charger 7kW | $700 | 7 kW | 7 kW | 7h 12m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Sungrow AC22E-01 22kW | $950 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Ohme ePod | $1,200 | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW | 6h 49m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Socket |
| Delta AC MAX 7kW | $1,495 | 7.2 kW | 7.2 kW | 7h | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Sigenergy AC EV Charger 22kW | $1,700 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✓ | ✓ | Socket |
| Ocular IQ Wallbox 7kW | $1,700 | 7 kW | 7 kW | 7h 12m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Socket |
| Enphase IQ EV Charger 2 | $1,800 | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW | 6h 49m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Smappee EV Wall 22kW | $1,800 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✓ | ✓ | Socket |
| Ocular IQ Wallbox 22kW | $1,919 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✓ | ✓ | Socket |
| Delta AC MAX 22kW | $1,990 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Circontrol eNext Elite 22kW | $1,990 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✓ | ✓ | Socket |
| ZJ Beny Smart EV Charger 22kW | $950 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✓ | ✓ | Socket |
| GoodWe HCA Series 7kW | $1,300 | 7 kW | 7 kW | 7h 12m | Single | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| GoodWe HCA Series 22kW | $1,600 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
| Evnex E2 Flex | $799 | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW | 6h 49m | Single | ✗ | ✓ | Yes |
| Evnex E2 Core | $999 | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW | 6h 49m | Single | ✗ | ✓ | Yes |
| Fronius Wattpilot Home 22J | $1,800 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✓ | ✓ | Socket |
| Schneider Electric EVlink Home Smart | $1,500 | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW | 6h 49m | Single | ✗ | ✓ | Yes |
| ABB Terra AC Wallbox 7kW | $1,800 | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW | 6h 49m | Single | ✗ | ✓ | Socket |
| ABB Terra AC Wallbox 22kW | $2,200 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✗ | ✓ | Socket |
| Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 (7kW) | $800 | 7 kW | 7 kW | 7h 12m | Single | ✗ | ✓ | Yes |
| Tesla Wall Connector Gen 3 (22kW) | $1,000 | 22 kW | 11 kW * | 4h 35m | Three | ✗ | ✓ | Yes |
* Charger output exceeds the i5 eDrive40's 11kW onboard charger — effective charging speed is limited by the vehicle, not the charger.
Choosing a Charger for the BMW i5 eDrive40
Three-Phase Charging Explained
The BMW i5 eDrive40 has an 11kW three-phase onboard charger. If your home has three-phase power supply, an 11kW or 22kW charger will charge significantly faster than a 7kW single-phase unit.
On single-phase (most Australian homes): any charger delivers up to 7.4kW. The i5 eDrive40's 84kWh battery charges 20-80% in approximately 6h 49m.
On three-phase: an 11kW or 22kW charger delivers up to 11kW. Same charge in approximately 4h 35m — 33% faster.
Check your switchboard: three-phase boards have three rows of circuit breakers. If you are unsure, ask your electrician during the quote process. Upgrading to three-phase supply costs $3,000–$8,000 depending on location.
Solar Integration
If you have rooftop solar, a solar-integrated charger is the highest-value upgrade. Chargers like the myenergi Zappi and Fronius Wattpilot dynamically match charge rate to your surplus solar generation, so your i5 eDrive40 charges for free during the day instead of buying grid power at 30¢+/kWh overnight.
With the i5 eDrive40's 84kWh battery, a typical 5kW solar system can add approximately 139km of range from 4 hours of midday surplus — enough for most daily commutes without touching the grid.
Installation Costs
A home EV charger installation in Australia typically costs $500–$1,500 in labour, on top of the charger price. Costs vary by switchboard complexity and cable run distance. Get at least two quotes. See our EV charger installation guide for a full breakdown.
Bundle with a Novated Lease
If you are novated leasing the BMW i5 eDrive40, you can bundle a home charger into the lease — paid from pre-tax salary. A $1,050 charger effectively costs $714 at the 32% marginal rate. See our novated lease charger bundling guide for details.
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