How to Charge a BMW Car Battery?

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GemmaFitz
07/25/25 2:51pm
BMW car battery charging method: Open the hood, lift up the positive terminal clip, and there is a grounding cylinder inside the hood. Connect the charger to start charging. After the first charge, a new battery often does not reach its full capacity. It should undergo a discharge cycle, discharging at a 20-hour rate (using a current equal to one-twentieth of the rated capacity) until the single-cell voltage drops to 1.75V, and then recharge until fully charged. Taking the BMW 5 Series as an example, this car is a mid-to-large-sized sedan with a 4-door, 5-seat configuration. The vehicle dimensions are 5106mm in length, 1868mm in width, and 1500mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3105mm.
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