When i switched to my new 220 charger no more charge cable release issues so assuming it was the charger and not the car.
Bmw i3 charging cable lock.
If the charging cable is attached when you arrive at the i3 prior to departing it will need to be unplugged.
2015 2017 bmw i3.
Vat collect yours at your local bmw parts dealer or buy online from bmw or from amazon s bmw direct with free postage.
2019 bmw i3 it will charge from empty to full in 24 to 28 hours.
In my bmw i3 14 the locking mechanism for the charging socket sometimes started to get stuck and not releasing the charging cable.
The 2019 bev bmw i3 for instance has a 42 kwh battery.
Failing that a dealer fix would be in order.
This all started to occu.
I think the plug has to lock in order for charging to initiate in which case disabling the lock would also disable your ability to charge the car.
To remove the cable unlock the vehicle which will release the lock on the cable for a short amount.
Make sure to select the 32amp version rather than the older 16amp cable.
2017 2018 bmw i3 prepare for 16 to 19 hours of charge.
If the charge point is lit green the i3 has completed charging.
Bmw sell theirs for 165 inc.
During the charge process the i3 will lock the charge cable to secure it.
That would take around 35 hours to fully charge using a 102v level 1 charger.