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, public charging or charging at work are always available to you. Explore electromobility, as simple, flexible, individual and transparent as you could wish for.

In its basic version, your BMW always comes with the essential equipment for charging at home and on the move, such as the BMW Charging Card, as well as in Europe with the charging cable (Mode 3) for public charging. In addition to this, you can then simply select the products and services from BMW Charging that are ideal for you situation. Your BMW Partner will be glad to advise you.

Home Charging.

BMW Charging makes the process of home charging simple and convenient for you. A wide range of products and services are available for this purpose, enabling you to recharge your BMW electric car and plug-in hybrid at home with up to 22 kW.

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Workplace Charging.

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HOME CHARGING.

A wide range of products and services are available for this purpose, enabling you to recharge your BMW electric car and plug-in hybrid at home with up to 22 kW. Our offer also includes an installation service and a special green electricity tariff for charging at home. Your BMW dealer will be happy to advise you - also on the tailor-made package solutions.

BMW Wallbox.

A filling station for the home. The permanently installed BMW Wallbox 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 also provides convenient cable management. The display allows for a check on the current status of the BMW Wallbox at any time. The integrated fault current detection makes straightforward and economical installation possible.

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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 controlled conveniently 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. 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.

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HOW TO: CHARGE YOUR BMW AT HOME.

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

PUBLIC CHARGING.

You are on the move and want to recharge your BMW electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle? 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 for 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 and charging cable (Mode 3) are included in the supply schedule of your BMW electric vehicle or with BMW plug-in hybrids.

BMW Charging Card.

The BMW Charging Card is already included in the supply schedule of your BMW and offers access to the nationwide and steadily expanding public network of BMW Charging. It also includes a large number of high-power charging stations for ultra-fast charging on journeys in Europe, such as with our partner IONITY. Charging stations of various operators are indicated in the BMW navigation system, via App or on the website and can be activated via the App or the BMW Charging Card. A clear monthly bill lists all the operations conducted with BMW Charging.

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Charging cable (Mode 3) for public charging.

The charging cable (mode 3) allows you to conveniently charge the vehicle battery at public charging stations. It can be used for 3-phase charging with up to 11 kW charging capacity. It is five metres long and basalt grey, a practical storage bag is included. In addition to the BMW Charging Card, the charging cable (mode 3) is included for public charging with your BMW.

IONITY.

The IONITY joint venture, co-founded by the BMW Group, stands for the establishment of an efficient quick charging network for electric vehicles in Europe – an important step towards ensuring electric mobility even on long-distance journeys and thus establishing it on the market. You can thus charge your BMW iX3, for example, from 0% to 80% in only 34 minutes. The IONITY high-power charging stations are integrated into the public network of BMW Charging and can be used at an exclusive special price by means of an additional tariff. BMW Charging offers increasingly attractive price models for all electrified vehicles. For the latest information, please also visit www.bmw-charging.com.

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Tariff options.

Through BMW Charging, BMW is offering a new tariff structure for the public charging service with the aim of making public charging as easy and attractive as charging at home - e.g. without basic charges in the first year for newly purchased electric vehicles. A large number of public providers in the dense BMW Charging network can be accessed - all via the BMW Charging Card or via App. For the latest information, please also visit www.bmw-charging.com.

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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 about 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.

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HOW TO: CHARGING YOUR BMW IN PUBLIC.

Experience the freedom of charging your vehicle easily and wherever you travel with BMW Charging.

CHARGING AT WORK.

Charging solutions for your workplace.

If you travel to work with your BMW electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle, BMW Charging also provides you with charging options here. You can also use the steadily expanding and nationwide network of public charging points from various supplies or the charging stations of your employer. The best solution is to make use of the detailed information on the availability of public charging infrastructure at www.bmw-charging.com and via BMW Charging app, the navigation system or the My BMW App*. We will be pleased to advise and support commercial customers or fleet operators seeking to set up charging solutions at the their company location. Simply contact your corporate client adviser and benefit from our range of services connected with charging.

Charging cable (Mode 3) for public charging.

The charging cable (Mode 3) for public charging, which in addition to the BMW Charging Card is standard equipment in many markets, enables you to conveniently charge the vehicle battery at public charging stations. It can be used for 3-phase charging with up to 22 kW charging capacity – the exact charging capacity depends on the vehicle and the charging station. The charging cable is five metres long and basalt grey in colour.

Charging Solutions for employers.

Workplace charging offers a convenient and straightforward opportunity to charge the car and use the time efficiently. This is where BMW corporate sales and our subsidiary Alphabet offer numerous charging services from leasing to electric fleet management for enterprises and employers. This involves special charging hardware such as AC/DC charging stations, wallboxes or also sockets for which the corresponding equipment is included in the supply schedule. In addition, there are billing solutions for charging company cars at home and on the move as well as many other options especially for commercial clients. And all of this means there are no further obstacles to your efficient daily routine.

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PERFECTLY CONNECTED.

My BMW App*.

The My BMW App* connects you virtually with your BMW whenever and wherever you wish and, thanks to its modern design, intuitive operation and comprehensive functions, offers you a completely new experience of mobility. When using it, you not only have the status of your vehicle constantly in view, such as the charge level or available range, but are also able to interact with and program your vehicle very conveniently on your smartphone. For instance, you can plan your journey in advance and in comfort on your smartphone and then simply send your destination to the navigation system in your vehicle. At the same time, the My BMW App* will always show you the nearest public charging station along with its availability. During the charging operation, you keep track of the current charge level at all times and can precondition the interior of your vehicle as ideal preparation for the journey – or set a corresponding timer to do this. You will also find details on all the previous charging operations as well as your BMW Points allocation in the My BMW App. With these and many other functions and services, the My BMW App* assures you of carefree mobility and even more sheer electric driving pleasure – regardless of where you happen to be.

Connected Charging.

Farewell to range anxiety: with BMW Connected Charging you use the range of your BMW electric car particularly efficiently. You have already planned your journey on your smartphone via the My BMW App* and sent it to your vehicle, whereupon the navigation system automatically calculates the optimum route and displays it for you. If the destination lies outside of the available electric range of your vehicle, which you can view at any time via the range radius, a charging stop will be added to your route automatically. This means that you always have all the relevant information at your fingertips: type of plug required, available charging currents, opening times and costs for the charging station as well as points of interest in the direct surroundings, such as a cafe or restaurant. When travelling, you can call on the voice-controlled BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant at any time for answers and helpful tips. For instance, try asking: “Hey BMW, how can I increase my range?”

BMW eDrive Zones & BMW Points.

All over the world, more and more cities are setting up areas in which the traffic is either prohibited entirely or only permitted to a limited extent. In German cities, for example, you will encounter so-called environmental zones, which reduce the burden of exhaust fumes and CO2 emissions locally by limiting the pollutant quantities. In order to enable and promote emission-free travel through these environmental zones to the greatest extent possible, we have developed BMW eDrive Zone. Your BMW plug-in hybrid thus recognises automatically when it is entering an environmental zone and switches over independently to a locally emission-free, purely electric driving mode. Every kilometre you cover electrically brings you bonus points which you collect as part of the BMW Points scheme, and in the specific inner-city zones and environmental zones, the number of points actually doubles. You can view and manage them in the My BMW App*. The BMW Points can then be converted into useful rewards, such as free BMW Charging allowances.

FAQ: THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON CHARGING.

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.

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What are the optimal battery charging levels for my BMW electric car?

The ideal charge level is between 20 percent and 80 percent. Although lower or higher charge levels are possible, the range between 20% and 80% is recommended for optimising the life of your battery. In your vehicle menu, you can easily and conveniently set your charging target at 80 percent and don't have to worry about anything else.

A charging target of 80 percent 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.
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). 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.

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FUEL CONSUMPTION AND CO2 EMISSIONS.

* The My BMW App is compatible with all BMW vehicles from model year 2014 and later. This requires the ConnectedDrive Services option and a suitable smartphone. The availability and functions of the My BMW App vary according to the market.

BMW iX⁽¹⁾:
Power consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): under 21
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 0
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 0

BMW iX3:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 0
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 0
Electric consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 17.8–17.5

BMW 3 Series Sedan plug-in hybrids:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.0–1.5
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 45–35
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 15.9–13.9

BMW 3 Series Touring plug-in hybrids:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.2–1.7
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 49–38
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 15.8–14.5

BMW 5 Series Sedan plug-in hybrids:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.3–1.6
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 53–36
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 16.3–13.8

BMW 5 Series Sedan plug-in hybrids:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.4–1.8
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 54–42
Electric consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 16.7–15.4

BMW X5 xDrive45e:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.0–1.7
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 46–38
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 23.5–21.3

BMW X3 xDrive30e:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.4–2.1
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 54–48
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 17.1–16.4

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 225xe:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 1.9
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 42
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 13.5

BMW 7 Series Sedan plug-in hybrids:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.5–2.1
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 57–48
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 16.2–15.1

BMW X1 xDrive25e:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 1.9
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 43
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 13.8

BMW X2 xDrive25e:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.1–1.9
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 47–43
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 14.2–13.7

The values of the vehicles labelled with ⁽¹⁾ are preliminary.

The information on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and energy consumption has been determined in accordance with the prescribed measurement procedure VO (EU) 715/2007 in the version applicable at the time of type approval. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany and the range shown considers optional equipment and the different size of wheels and tires available on the selected model.

Further information about the official fuel consumption and the official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger automobiles can be found in the 'New Passenger Vehicle Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emission Guidelines', which are available free of charge at all sales outlets and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern, Germany and on https://www.dat.de/co2

The values are already based on the new WLTP regulation and are translated back into NEDC-equivalent values in order to ensure the comparison between the vehicles. For vehicle related taxes or other duties based (at least inter alia) on CO2-emissions the CO2 values may differ to the values stated here.

BMW iX⁽¹⁾:
Power consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): under 21
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 0
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 0

BMW iX3:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 0
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 0
Electric consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 17.8–17.5

BMW 3 Series Sedan plug-in hybrids:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.1
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 48
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 16.9

BMW 5 Series Sedan plug-in hybrids:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.3–2.0
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 53–46
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 17.6

BMW X5 xDrive45e:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.5
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 56
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 25.7

BMW X3 xDrive30e:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.8
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 64
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 18.3

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer 225xe:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.4
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 56
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 17.4

BMW 7 Series Sedan plug-in hybrids:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.8–2.4
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 65–56
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 19.5–17.5

BMW X1 xDrive25e:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.1-1.9
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 48-43
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 13.8

BMW X2 xDrive25e:
Fuel consumption in l/100 km (combined): 2.1-1.9
CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 47-43
Energy consumption in kWh/100 km (combined): 14.2-13.7

The values of the vehicles labelled with ⁽¹⁾ are preliminary.

The values of fuel consumptions, CO2 emissions and energy consumptions shown were determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable at the time of type approval. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany and the range shown considers optional equipment and the different size of wheels and tires available on the selected model.

The CO2 efficiency specifications are determined according to Directive 1999/94/EC and the European Regulation in its current version applicable. The values shown are based on the fuel consumption, CO2 values and energy consumptions according to the NEDC cycle for the classification.

For further information about the official fuel consumption and the specific CO2 emission of new passenger cars can be taken out of the „handbook of fuel consumption, the CO2 emission and power consumption of new passenger cars“, which is available at all selling points and at https://www.dat.de/angebote/verlagsprodukte/leitfaden-kraftstoffverbrauch.html.

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