BMW i3 (2026) V2L Adapter (Vehicle to Load)
A simple adapter power source (BMW i3 (2026))
- Free next-working-day delivery - order before 4pm
- 30-day returns, we pay the postage if it doesn't fit
- 2-year minimum manufacturer warranty, and we handle the claim
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Overview
Mains power from your BMW i3 (2026)
This is for the new i3 saloon from 2026, not the original i3 hatchback. With the right charging package it will run a UK socket from its battery through this lead.
Before you order: V2L on this BMW needs the optional AC Charging Professional package (SA 4U6). Check your car's specification before you order. The original i3 (2013 to 2022) does not support V2L.
Switching it on
Plug it into the Type 2 charge port, then choose the discharge option on the infotainment screen.
What it will run
Up to 3.7kW, depending on the model. A 60W laptop charger, a 45W cool box and LED lights barely register. A standard 3kW kettle is right at the limit through the 3-pin socket, so a 2kW travel kettle is the safer choice, and the same goes for fan heaters on full.
Which car it fits
BMW i3, 2026 on. The car decides whether discharge is available, so the lead only works on models that support V2L. If you are unsure, our car finder will check your registration.
An important warning
A vehicle-to-load lead must never be connected to any other electrical system, such as a house, a caravan hook-up or a generator inlet. There is no voltage or phase synchronisation, so doing it can seriously damage both the car and the other system, and it will void your vehicle warranty.
The lead itself
- 16A cable, 3G1.5 conductor, 10.5mm diameter
- IP44: works in dusty conditions and resists splashes while connected, but must never sit in water
- Black, with a choice of outlet and lengths from 0.5m to 15m
- Keep the rubber dust cap on when it is stored, so grit and moisture stay out of the pins
Other BMW leads are on our BMW V2L page, and every car we cover is in the V2L adapter range.
Specifications
- Product type
- V2L (vehicle to load) discharge cable, sometimes called V2D
- Vehicle fitment
- BMW i3, 2026 on
- Vehicle connection
- Type 2 charge port
- Activation
- Discharge option on the infotainment screen
- Rated output
- Up to 3.7kW, depending on the model.
- Available lengths
- 0.5m, 2.5m, 5m, 10m, 15m
- Colour
- Black
- Cable specification
- 16A, 3G1.5, 10.5mm diameter
- Ingress protection
- IP44
Features
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Made for the BMW i3 (2026)
BMW i3, 2026 on. V2L on this BMW needs the optional AC Charging Professional package (SA 4U6). Check your car's specification before you order. The original i3 (2013 to 2022) does not support V2L.
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Switching it on
Plug it into the Type 2 charge port, then choose the discharge option on the infotainment screen.
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What it will run
Up to 3.7kW, depending on the model. A 2kW travel kettle, a cool box, lights and most cordless tool chargers.
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Outlet and length to suit
A choice of outlet and five lengths from 0.5m to 15m, all in black.
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16A cable, IP44 rated
3G1.5 conductor at 10.5mm diameter. Splash resistant while connected, but never leave it sitting in water.
Installation
- 01Park up and leave the car in the mode its handbook specifies for discharge.
- 02Plug the connector into the car's charge port until the latch clicks.
- 03Enable discharge on the car - the infotainment menu or the button on the connector, depending on the model. See Specifications for this one.
- 04Check the socket is live before you plug anything in, and keep the outlet end dry and off the ground.
FAQs
Will it work on the old BMW i3?
How do I switch the discharge on?
How much can I run from it?
Which length should I choose?
Can I plug it into my house or a caravan hook-up?
Compatibility
- BMW i3 (2026)
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