Hello folks - help! We bought a Japanese import BMW 225XE last month. It’s a PHEV with a battery that gives approx 20 miles which for our local use is ideal. However, I’d assumed the charger (as it had a 3 pin plug and had been used in the UK before), rated at 200V would be OK. It’s been fine for weeks, but today the plug melted inside and there is also some damage to the socket (in a dry carport). Is there something I should be doing? An adaptor of sorts or a UK 240V charger? Thanks in advance for any help. BJB
Using dedicated charging point. The 3 pin charger is designed for occasional use only. I only use my 3 pin charger in an emergency or when away from home E.g. on holiday. You are not alone. https://motorhomer.com/threads/ev-charging-point-for-my-car-melting-the-3-pin-plugs.45269/
Thanks Chris. It’s a type 1 charger port - would/could you recommend a home charging point? I’ve just looked in town and the cable ports are very different from what I’ve got (including a couple of adaptor cables)…..?
