How can I charge at home?

Depending on the model, the standard charging cable (Mode 2) is included when you buy an electrified BMW – so you can charge your vehicle with any standard household socket. For added convenience, speed, and safety, you can select a wallbox to significantly reduce charging times when compared to standard household sockets. Two models are available: BMW WALLBOX. The BMW Wallbox features a maximum power of up to 22 kW, a minimalist and weatherproof design, integrated cable storage, and Bluetooth connectivity. And user identification is possible with the My BMW App*.

What do I need to consider before selecting a home charging solution?

Before selecting a home charging solution, you should check the connection conditions of the power company providing electricity to your home.

What should I take into consideration when charging from a standard household socket?

It is prohibited to use an extension cable and multi-plug connectors. 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 according to your electrical installation.

Who will install my Wallbox at my home?

You can quite simply book an installation service with a BMW preferred installation provider along with your BMW Wallbox. This guarantees that your Wallbox is installed and set up safely and professionally.

How can I charge my BMW electric car and plug-in hybrid at home?

The standard charger supplied with the vehicle can be used to charge your electric BMW. For a quicker and more convenient solution, you can have the BMW Wallbox installed by our preferred installation partner.

What do I need to consider before selecting a home charging solution?

Before selecting a home charging solution, you should check the connection conditions of the power company providing electricity to your home.

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

This is very straightforward using the Change to My BMW 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 1.8 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.

Who will install my Wallbox at my home?

The Wallbox must be installed by a licensed electrician following the correct standards of installation. For guaranteed safety, you can choose to have the Wallbox professionally installed by our preferred installation partner. Your BMW Dealership will be able to assist with putting you in contact with the preferred installer.

BMW CHARGING: EASY. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE.

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Charging made simple with BMW Charging.

Whether for electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid, for home, travel or at work, with the individual charging solutions from BMW Charging, all the options are open to you, and your vehicle is always fully charged. Take advantage of our numerous tailor-made charging offers – and explore electromobility as easily, flexibly and transparently as you wish.

BMW CHARGING.

With the basic charging equipment and the public charging cable included as standard, along with up to 5 years’ complimentary usage of Chargefox’s network of Fast and Ultra-Rapid chargers across Australia, your new electric BMW offers optimum charging solutions both at home and on the road. Furthermore, you can adapt further home charging via installation of a BMW Wallbox. Contact your BMW Dealer to find out more.

BMW Wallbox.

Charge your BMW at home, reliably, conveniently and as quickly as necessary, such as overnight for example
High charging capacity of up to 22 kW (depending on the charging capacity of the vehicle)
Space-saving with convenient cable management and practical LED status display

BMW Package offers for Home Charging.

Tailor-made combination of BMW Charging products and services
Ideally tailored to your domestic charging circumstances
Advice from you BMW Dealer, with all the necessary information being transferred to our partners who will take care of all the required steps

CHARGEFOX PUBLIC CHARGING.

Australia's largest network of public electric vehicle chargers.

BMW electric vehicle owners will have the confidence of Australia’s largest public charging network at their disposal. All BMW Electric models include up to 5 years of complimentary subscription (subject to usage terms) to the Chargefox network of DC public chargers, as standard.

Chargefox operates and manages a growing number of public chargers around Australia, consisting of the following charger types:

• AC: up to 22 kW
• Fast DC: up to 50 kW – included in BMW subscription
• Ultra-Rapid DC: 350 kW* – included in BMW subscription

*maximum charging rate of vehicle may vary

The Chargefox network includes a comprehensive span of DC charging infrastructure along the south east and up the eastern seaboard. Chargers are also installed in certain locations in Western Australia and Tasmania. Today, BMW customers can confidently travel from Adelaide, all the way up to far north Queensland and conveniently charge their vehicle along the way!

With plans to significantly grow its network infrastructure to thousands of chargers in the coming years, BMW customers can have peace of mind that any range concerns will quickly no longer be an issue, wherever they wish to go.

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With hundreds of stations on the Chargefox network, you can rest assured you’re never far from a charging station. Simply download the app to charge near you. Too easy.

How can I charge at home?
Depending on the model, the standard charging cable (Mode 2) is included when you buy an electrified BMW – so you can charge your vehicle with any standard household socket.
For added convenience, speed, and safety, you can select a wallbox to significantly reduce charging times when compared to standard household sockets. Two models are available:
BMW WALLBOX.
The BMW Wallbox features a maximum power of up to 22 kW, a minimalist and weatherproof design, integrated cable storage, and Bluetooth^® connectivity. And user identification is possible with the My BMW App*.
What do I need to consider before selecting a home charging solution?
Before selecting a home charging solution, you should check the connection conditions of the power company providing electricity to your home.
What should I take into consideration when charging from a standard household socket?
It is prohibited to use an extension cable and multi-plug connectors. 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 according to your electrical installation.
Who will install my Wallbox at my home?
You can quite simply book an installation service with a BMW preferred installation provider along with your BMW Wallbox. This guarantees that your Wallbox is installed and set up safely and professionally.

PUBLIC CHARGING.

With a complimentary 5-year unlimited usage of Chargefox’s growing network of Fast (50kW) and Ultra-Rapid (350kW) public charging stations across Australia, everything you need for public charging of the BMW electric vehicles is included as standard.

Charging cable (Mode 3) for public charging.

Ideal for conveniently charging the vehicle battery at public charging stations and at those provided by your employer
Five-metre cable including practical storage bag
Included with the standard equipment of your BMW

Charging cable (Mode 3) for public charging.

Convenient charging with up to 11 kW at public charging stations
Five-metre cable including practical storage bag
Included with the standard equipment of your BMW

The calculation takes into account consumption and charging performance. Values refer to 29–33 degrees Celsius battery start and ambient temperature with certification values excluding additional auxiliary consumers such as seat heating, displays, air conditioning. Individual consumption may vary (depending on e.g. driving profile, temperature, ambient conditions) as well as the individually achievable charging performance (depending on e.g. battery state of charge, vehicle air conditioning). Consumption is based on WLTP best case. Charging performance is based on the maximum possible charging performance (depending on charging type and vehicle).

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

How can I charge my BMW electric car and plug-in hybrid at home?
The standard charger supplied with the vehicle can be used to charge your electric BMW. For a quicker and more convenient solution, you can have the BMW Wallbox installed by our preferred installation partner.
What do I need to consider before selecting a home charging solution?
Before selecting a home charging solution, you should check the connection conditions of the power company providing electricity to your home.
How can I check the charging status of my BMW electric car and plug-in hybrid?
This is very straightforward using the Change to My BMW 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 1.8 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.
Who will install my Wallbox at my home?
The Wallbox must be installed by a licensed electrician following the correct standards of installation. For guaranteed safety, you can choose to have the Wallbox professionally installed by our preferred installation partner. Your BMW Dealership will be able to assist with putting you in contact with the preferred installer.

FAQ: THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON BMW 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. For instance, the charging cable for public charging (Mode 3) and the BMW Charging Card in Europe are included in the supply schedule of your BMW (offer depends on the market). With the My BMW App* and the BMW Charging Card, you have access to over 200,000 charge points in inner cities within Europe, at car parks and along important traffic axes – including high-power charging stations for ultra-fast charging. With BMW Maps and the My BMW App* you will even find more than 600,000 charge points worldwide. In addition, most vehicles are supplied with the Flexible Fast Charger for convenient charging at home. You can quire simply add further offers from BMW Charging to meet your wishes and needs, e.g. wallboxes for especially convenient charging at home. No matter whether you require charging hardware, digital solutions or services – our range is comprehensive. It even includes an installation service for your wallbox or a special green electricity tariff for charging at home.
How can I check the charging status?
Easy. Use the My BMW app* in your smartphone or in the car to see the current status and the available range of your electric vehicle.
What are the optimal battery charging levels for my BMW electric car?
It’s best to maintain a charge of between 10 and 80 per cent. Lower or higher levels are possible, but to optimise the life of your battery, it is recommended to stay between 10 and 80 per cent. In your vehicle’s menu, you can easily and conveniently set your target charge to 80 per cent, so you’ll never have to worry about it.
A target charge of 80 per cent should cover all your daily driving needs. If you actually need more, simply set a higher 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. When you are on the road, you need the charging cable for public charging (mode 3), which is included in the scope of delivery in Europe. 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 is the difference between charging with alternating current (AC), direct current (DC) and a high power charging point (HPC)?
Basically, the time needed to charge will vary. For electric vehicles, charging takes longer with alternating current (AC) – depending on the cable and charging point – and direct current (DC)* is significantly faster. Ultra-fast charging via direct current (DC)* is possible at High Power Charging (HPC)* charging stations, which are offered by our partner IONITY in Europe. The battery of a BMW iX, for example, can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in less than 40 minutes with a maximum power of 200 kW.***

Please note: when charging DC and HPC, you should hold the charging plug on the vehicle until the plug is locked. This ensures that the charging process starts without a problem.

* Currently only relevant for BMW electric vehicles.
Can I also drive longer distances with my BMW electric car?
Yes, no problem. For particularly fast charging, you can use the High-Power Charging (HPC) stations of our partner IONITY along the main European motorways.The My BMW App* or the navigation system in the vehicle will show you right where they are. All you need to do is set a search filter. With a BMW iX, for example, you can charge up to 150 kilometres of additional reach with a short coffee break of around ten minutes. If you take a longer break at an HPC charging station, you can charge the BMW iX from 10 to 80 per cent in about 35 minutes – whether you can take advantage of the vehicle’s maximum power handling of up to 200 kW depends on the local infrastructure.*** Access to the IONITY network is available through BMW Charging at particularly attractive conditions.
What’s the best way to prepare my vehicle for the next trip?
To get the most out of your vehicle right from the start, it is advisable to precondition the vehicle interior. Heating and cooling require energy. For that reason, it makes sense to bring your vehicle to the desired temperature while it’s still plugged in, so you can start your trip with the maximum range. It’s easy to set the departure time and “pre-condition” to the desired climate using the My BMW App* or the vehicle menu. That way, you’ll have a full charge and the perfect temperature right when you’re ready to leave – automatically.