How to Find The Battery Capacity In The BMW i3

Tutorial: How to Check the Battery Level and Health of Your BMW i3

Step 1: Prepare Your Car

• Ensure that the car is parked in a safe location.
• Make sure the temperature is at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit for accurate readings.

Step 2: Access the Battery Information

• Power on your BMW i3.
• Locate the trip odometer button in the lower left corner of the dashboard.
• Push and hold the trip odometer button.

Step 3: Access the VIN Number

• Look up on the dashboard to find the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).
• Take note of the last five numbers of the VIN.
• Add these last five numbers together sequentially to get a sum (e.g., if your VIN ends in 31, the sum would be 3+1=4).

Step 4: Unlock the Menu

• Push and hold the bottom-left button labeled "Code" to unlock the menu.
• Enter the sum of the last five numbers of the VIN as your code (e.g., if your sum is 4, enter 4).
• Push and hold the bottom-left button again to confirm.

Step 5: Check Battery Information

• Navigate through the menu options until you find the battery information.
• Look for the battery capacity, which will show the maximum capacity (e.g., 29.6 kWh).
• Note the total battery capacity and the mileage on the car (e.g., 33 kWh battery with 22,000 miles).

Step 6: Additional Information

• Be cautious about using DC charging frequently, as it may speed up the degradation of the battery.
• Explore other menu options by pushing buttons until you return to the main menu.

Step 7: Exit the Menu

• Once you have checked the battery information, press the start/stop button in the car to exit the menu.
• The next time you start the car, the system will reset.

Step 8: Feedback and Questions

• If you found this tutorial helpful, leave a comment on the video.
• For any additional questions or topics you'd like to see covered, leave a comment as well.

Conclusion: By following these steps, you can easily check the battery level and health of your BMW i3 using the menu options available on the dashboard. Remember to be mindful of how you charge your battery to maintain its longevity.