CHARGING WITH BMW: FAST, SIMPLE AND FLEXIBLE.

Charging made simple with BMW Charging.

CHARGING WITH BMW: FAST, SIMPLE AND FLEXIBLE.Charging made simple with BMW Charging.

No matter where you are or what you are planning with your electrified BMW, the charging solutions from BMW Charging and its numerous tailor-made offers make sure that all the options for home charging or public charging are always available to you. Explore electromobility, as simple, flexible, individual and transparent as you could wish for.

HOME CHARGING.

BMW Charging makes the process of home charging simple and convenient for you because it makes use of the parking time that was in any case scheduled for your vehicle. A large number of different options are available to you here: the standard charging cable for the domestic socket, for example. Or the Flexible Fast Charger, which you can use flexibly and via an adapter solution with a domestic socket or with an industrial socket at a charging capacity of 11 kW for even faster charging. Or you can opt for the BMW Wallbox, which with a 22 kW charging capacity offers the most convenient experience of all. Alternatively, you can also choose a Smart Wallbox from our partner (market-specific) with billing and extended control functions. Our range additionally includes an installation service for your Wallbox or Flexible Fast Charger and special green electricity tariff for charging at home. Your BMW partner will be pleased to give you advice – on the tailor-made packages available as well.

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PUBLIC CHARGING.

You are on the move and want to charge your BMW electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle during your shopping trip or also charge the battery during longer journeys. With BMW Charging you have access to a constantly expanding network of public charging points in urban areas, at parking lots and along important arterial routes – including high-power charging stations for ultra-fast charging of your electric vehicle. The charging stations are displayed in the navigation systems of your BMW, via app as well as online on the website www.bmw-charging.com and can be activated via app or using the BMW Charging Card. The BMW Charging Card is included in the supply schedule of your BMW electric vehicle or with BMW plug-in hybrids.

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Home charging
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BMW Wallbox Essential.

A filling station for the home. The permanently installed BMW Wallbox Essential charges a BMW quickly, reliably and conveniently with up to 22 kW. Apart from its space-saving, compact dimensions in the BMW design, the BMW Wallbox Essential also provides convenient cable management. The display allows for a check on the current status of the BMW Wallbox Essential at any time. The integrated fault current detection makes straightforward and economical installation possible.

BMW e-mobility electric car charging Smart Wallbox

Smart Wallbox (partner).

In addition to a charging capacity of 22 kW, the Smart Wallbox from our partner* also provides smart additional services for intelligent charging thanks to its extensive connectivity. It can be integrated into an existing home energy management system and conveniently controlled online. The separate recording and billing of loading processes is also possible. *Sample illustration

Flexible Fast Charger.

Whether at home or on the move – thanks to a waterproof casing and six metres of cable the Flexible Fast Charger is both versatile and suitable for mobile use. With a charging capacity of up to 11 kW, it is suitable for both the domestic mains supply and three-phase current and is supplied with appropriate adapter plugs. In order to utilise the full capacity, an industrial plug with enhanced performance is required. Our installation service is available to assist if required.

Standard charging cable.

The standard charging cable with a 2.3 kW capacity is often supplied as standard with your electrified BMW.* Five metres in length, it generally ensures access to a domestic socket. Use of an extension cable and multi-plug connectors is prohibited. Use of an extension cable and multi-plug connectors is prohibited. A charging rate of 1.3 kW at 6 A is set as the default. You can either switch this limit on current off entirely in the vehicle settings menu or set the AC charging current to the precise amperage and according to your electrical installation. *market-specific offer

Installation service.

You can quite simply book our installation service along with your Wallbox. This guarantees that your wallbox is installed and set up safely and professionally. Incidentally, the service can also be booked for our efficient industrial socket if you wish to use your Flexible Fast Charger with the appropriate adapter at home.

Green Energy.

The special green electricity tariffs allow you to charge your BMW electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle exclusively with the aid of energy from renewable sources, thus allowing you to further minimize your CO2 footprint. This tariff option can either be used for charging your BMW or also for covering your entire domestic energy demand.

Package Offers for Home Charging.

Tailor-made packages combine precisely those BMW Charging products and services that are optimally suited to your particular situation at home. For instance, you can choose a package consisting of a Wallbox, the appropriate installation service and a green electricity tariff for especially sustainable charging at home. Your BMW partner will be pleased to advise you and transfer all the necessary information to our partners, who will then take care of all the subsequent steps, such as delivery, installation and setting everything up.

Connected Charging.

With the digital services from Connected Charging you will find the nearest charging station in your area quickly and easily. The system informs you of their availability and the charging capacity offered. This saves you both time and travel when charging your BMW electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle.

Charging cable (Mode 3) for public charging.

For especially fast charging at AC charging stations, a charging device with a maximum capacity of up to 11 kW is installed in the vehicle as standard. This enables the electric battery to be charged to a level of 100% in approx. 7.5 hours, depending on the model

DC charging.

DC charging – this is the new dimension of refuelling. At DC charging stations, charging with up to 50 kW is possible. This means that the high-voltage battery can, depending on the model, be charged up to 80 percent in approximately half an hour while on the move.

BMW e-mobility electric car charging Conntected Charging

Connected Charging.

With the services from Connected Charging you can efficiently exploit the range of your BMW electric and plug-in vehicle. The system informs you of the nearest charging stations along your route and indicates points of interest such as cafes or restaurants so that you can make the best possible use of the charging time.

FAQ: THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON HOME CHARGING.

What is BMW Charging?

BMW Charging is our all-round carefree solution for charging your BMW. Products and services from BMW Charging provide you with numerous tailor-made offers for charging at home and at public charging stations. The charging cable (Mode 3) for public charging and the BMW Charging Card are already included with the standard equipment. You thus have access to a network with more than 450,000 charge points around the world in inner cites, at car parks and along key arterial routes – including high-power charging stations for ultra-fast charging. You additionally receive a charging voucher which, depending on the vehicle and market, you can redeem for items such as a home charging solution. Be it charging hardware, digital solution or other services – our range is growing all the time. Also included is an installation service for your wallbox or a special green electricity tariff for charging at home.
How can I charge my BMW electric car and plug-in hybrid at home?

The standard charging cable with a 2.3 kW capacity is often supplied as standard with your electric BMW.* Five metres in length, it generally ensures access to a domestic socket. Use of an extension cable and multi-plug connectors is prohibited. A charging rate of 1.3 kW at 6 A is set as the default. You can either switch this limit on current off entirely in the vehicle settings menu or set the AC charging current to the precise amperage and according to your electrical installation.
A Wallbox is an especially convenient, fast and safe way to charge that shortens the process considerably when compared with a domestic mains socket. Two models are available:

BMW WALLBOX ESSENTIAL.
Up to 22 kW charging capacity, weatherproof reduced design, integrated cable management

SMART WALLBOX.
The Smart Wallbox from our partner provides extended functions for connectivity and intelligent control of charging at home.
In addition, it is quite straightforward to book an installation service along with your Wallbox or conclude a special green electricity contract for charging your vehicle. Your BMW partner will be pleased to give you advice – on the tailor-made packages available as well.
Also available is the Flexible Fast Charger with a capacity of up to 11 kW and a waterproof casing so that it is both versatile and suitable for mobile use. In order to utilise the full capacity, an industrial plug with enhanced performance is required. Our installation service is also available to assist if required. The Flexible Fast Charger is suitable for charging at 2.3 kW from domestic mains sockets as well.

*market-specific offer
How can I check the charging status of my BMW electric car and plug-in hybrid?

This is very straightforward using the BMW Connected App on your smartphone or you can check the current charge level and available range of your BMW electric car and plug-in hybrid in the vehicle itself.
What are the optimal battery charging levels for my BMW electric car?

The ideal charge level is between 20% and 80%. Although lower or higher charge levels are possible, the range between 20% and 80% is recommended for optimising the life of your battery.

A charging target of 80% covers all of your everyday routes. If you do actually need greater range occasionally, you can simply set a higher charging target.
What should I look out for when charging my BMW plug-in hybrid?

As its name suggests, a plug-in hybrid can be charged from a socket, a Wallbox or at a public charging station. The maximum efficiency of a plug-in hybrid is achieved with a fully charged battery; which means that a charging facility should be available at home and at the workplace. Charge your BMW plug-in hybrid as often as possible so that you can always make full use of the additional electric drive.
What do I have to look out for when charging from the socket?

The standard charging cable with a 2.3 kW capacity is often supplied as standard with your electric BMW.* Five metres in length, it generally ensures access to a domestic socket. Use of an extension cable and multi-plug connectors is prohibited. A charging rate of 1.3 kW at 6 A is set as the default. You can either switch this current limitation off entirely in the vehicle settings menu or set the AC charging current to the precise amperage and according to your electrical installation.

*market-specific offer
Who will install my Wallbox or an industrial socket for the BMW Flexible Fast Charger at my home?

You can quite simply book our installation service along with your Wallbox. This guarantees that your Wallbox is installed and set up safely and professionally. Incidentally, the service can also be booked for our efficient industrial socket if you wish to use your Flexible Fast Charger with the appropriate adapter at home.
Can I drive an electric vehicle if I have no charging option at home?

Yes of course. Simply use the steadily expanding public network of BMW Charging or other charging stations as available, such as from your employer. The BMW Connected App or the navigation system in your vehicle shows you public charge points in the vicinity. You will also find a map with the public charging infrastructure at www.bmw-charging.com.

HOW TO: CHARGE YOUR BMW AT HOME.

Experience the exclusive comfort of charging your vehicle safely and easily at home with BMW Charging.

FAQ: THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON PUBLIC CHARGING.

What is BMW Charging?

Charging made simple –BMW Charging provides various products and services that facilitate the process of charging your electric vehicle both in everyday use as well as on spontaneous trips or longer journeys.
With BMW Charging we offer a steadily expanding and nationwide network of public charge points including high-power-charging stations from various providers. Get detailed information on the availability of public charging infrastructure – the best way is to visit www.bmw-charging.com or simply display the public charging stations via the navigation system or the BMW Connected App. Incidentally, the BMW Charging App is also available to you as a portal for public charging. The charging cable for public charging and the BMW Charging Card for straightforward, fast charging are already included with the standard equipment. Within 24 hours of being activated, it gives you unlimited access to the public charging network – so simply get charging!
Where can I charge my BMW electric car and BMW plug-in hybrid while travelling?

Through public charging, the steadily expanding public network of BMW Charging means that you not only have charging stations from a wide range of operators at your disposal in inner city areas or in car parks but also high-power charging stations for your electric car on motorways, such as those of our partner IONITY. Get detailed information on the availability of public charging infrastructure – the best way is to visit www.bmw-charging.com or simply display the public charging stations via the navigation system or the BMW Connected App. Incidentally, the BMW Charging App is also available to you as a portal for public charging.
How can I find a suitable charging option when on the go?

You can set the navigation system to filter charging stations according to whether they offer alternating current (AC), direct current (DC) or high-power charging (HPC). Or you can set it to only display public charging stations with a verified quality and availability status (“Preferred”). A suitable charging station will displayed directly in the navigation system of your vehicle or via theBMW Connected App – each with identification of the charge points and with extended functionalities such as points of interest as well as status and additional information on the individual charging stations. To make the range of charging services even more convenient, efforts are currently in progress to enable reservations at public charging stations.
How do I get access to public charging and how is it billed?

You gain access to the world of BMW Charging at the same time as you receive your electric BMW: in the form of your personal BMW Charging Card. All you now have to do is log in with your BMW ID to www.bmw-charging.com, conclude a charging contract with no basic fee and activate your BMW Charging Card. Within 24 hours, the extensive, nationwide public network is activated for you, and you can start charging right away! You charging operations are booked easily and conveniently via BMW Charging. As part of the monthly billing, you receive an overall statement detailing all charging operations. You can choose to receive your invoice via the online portal, via e-mail or by post.

In particular, you should also remember to secure your additional local tariff for high-power charging right away. Via BMW Charging, this will give you access in Europe, for example, to the IONITY network and to charging with exclusive benefits.
What is the difference between charging with alternating current (AC), direct current (DC) and a high power charging point (HPC)?

Essentially it is the duration of the charging operation. The time taken to charge electric vehicles (depending on the cable or charging station) takes longer with alternating current (AC), while direct current (DC) is significantly faster. Ultra-fast charging with direct current (DC) is possible with a high-power charging stations (HPC), such as those operated by our partner IONITY in Europe. There the battery of a BMW iX3, for example, is charged from 0% to 80% with a capacity of up to 150 kW in only 34 minutes – the maximum vehicle charging capacity in each case depends on the market-specific infrastructure.
Please note that in the case of DC and HPC charging, you should keep holding the plug on the vehicle until it locks in place. In this way, you can ensure that the charging operation will start without any problems.

Plug-in hybrids are charged exclusively with alternating current (AC) – hence conveniently via a socket, Wallbox or a public alternating current charging station.
How can I check the charging status of my BMW electric car and plug-in hybrid?

Yes, that’s no problem at all. As an especially fast charging option, for example you can use the high-power charging stations of our partner IONITY along the main arterial routes throughout Europe, which the BMW Connected App or the navigation system in your vehicle will display. All you need to do is set the appropriate filter. Then, with a BMW iX3, for instance, you can enjoy the particular convenience of its charging capacity of up to 150 kW to top up your range by as much as 100 km in about ten minutes while you stop for a coffee. If you take a longer break, 34 minutes will be enough with this charging capacity to reach a level of 80% – the maximum vehicle charging capacity here depends on the market-specific infrastructure.
What are the optimal battery charging levels for my BMW electric car?

The ideal charge level is between 20% and 80%. Although lower or higher charge levels are possible, the range between 20% and 80% is recommended for optimising the life of your battery. A charging target of 80% covers all of your everyday routes. If you do actually need greater range occasionally, you can simply set a higher charging target.
Can I also drive longer distances with my BMW electric car?

Yes, that’s no problem at all. As an especially fast charging option, for example you can use the high-power charging stations of our partner IONITY along the main arterial routes throughout Europe, which the My BMW App* or the navigation system in your vehicle will display. All you need to do is set the appropriate filter. Then, with a BMW iX3, for instance, you can enjoy the particular convenience of its charging capacity of up to 150 kW to top up your range by as much as 100 km in about ten minutes while you stop for a coffee. If you take a longer break, 34 minutes will be enough with this charging capacity to reach a level of 80% – the maximum vehicle charging capacity here depends on the market-specific infrastructure.

*This requires the ConnectedDrive Services option and a compatible smartphone. The availability and functions of the My BMW App depend on the vehicle model and may vary according to the market. You will find detailed information at www.bmw.de.