BMW CHARGING: LIFE, IN CHARGE.

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHARGING YOUR BMW ELECTRIC CAR.

X1 xDrive30e SAV: Fuel consumption, combined WLTP in l/100 km[1][3][4]: 1.6; CO2 emissions, combined WLTP in g/km[1][3][4]: 36; Energy consumption, combined WLTP in kWh/100 km[1][3][4]: 19.3 - 16.8; Electric range, WLTP in km[1][2]: 90

Charge with peace of mind: simply, any time and any place. Electric cars and plug-in hybrids herald a new kind of mobility that is both efficient and convenient. So now you can drive without a care every day and on longer trips, thanks to flexible charging options and innovative charging technologies. Either quickly on the go or conveniently at home. Find the charging solutions that best suit your lifestyle.

CHARGING SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR ELECTRIC CAR.

BMW Charging charging on the go

CHARGING ON THE GO.

Thanks to our growing charging solutions, you'll also always find the right charging solution near you for your electric car or plug-in hybrid. With more than 470 public charging points at which you can conveniently charge your electric car.

BMW Charging charging at home

CHARGING AT HOME.

No matter what, you'll charge your electric car or plug-in hybrid most conveniently and comfortably at home. Conveniently and at your chosen charging speed using a BMW Wallbox or the BMW Flexible Fast Charger at a high-power or domestic socket outlet. Find out more about the practical solutions that BMW offers to charge your electric car at home.

BMW CHARGING TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCTS.

BMW Charging charging cable

Your charging equipment.

You don't need much to charge your electric car. The BMW Charging Card to charge at the public charging network comes with your BMW. And you can install a wallbox at your home if you wish to. Or simply charge at your domestic socket outlet.

BMW Charging charging cable

Fast charging cable (mode 3) for public charging.

Charge your plug-in hybrid or electric car at public AC charging stations with the charging cable (mode 3) for public charging. Depending on your model, this may come as standard as part of your BMW's delivery specification.

THE CHARGING TIMES OF ELECTRIC CARS.

Charging your electric car at high-power charging stations is the fastest method. Thanks to their high charging power, these stations offer very short charging times. For instance, a BMW i5 needs to charge for just 10 minutes to gain 146 to 196 kilometres. With the BMW Wallbox or BMW Flexible Fast Charger, a BMW i5 can be fully charged conveniently at home in 8:30 hours.

VIEW CHARGING STATIONS FOR YOUR ELECTRIC CAR.

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Charging Times

Charging times for

Public Charging

Fast charging station

If you need to act quickly in the city or while travelling, a fast charging station is just the right choice. This is because the direct current (DC) provided at these stations offers higher charging capacities than with alternating current (AC), such as that supplied, for example, by a domestic socket. This is why fast charging stations such as these are especially suitable for charging when you are travelling. In the display, you can see the minimum time needed to charge from 10 to 80% of the battery charge level with up to 50 kW output. Within this range, charging is fastest and also preserves the battery. A look at the map shows you all fast charging station within the BMW Charging network.

AC charging station

You will find public charging stations with alternating current (AC) almost everywhere. They are especially suitable for regular charging over longer periods of time – such as overnight or while you are at work. In the display, you will find the minimum time for charging from 0-100% battery charge level with a maximum output of 22 kW. The charging performance depends on the equipment options for the vehicle. Take a look at the map and discover all the charging stations with alternating current in the BMW Charging network.

Home Charging

Wallbox / Flexible Fast Charger

At home you can charge your vehicle with a wallbox or the Flexible Fast Charger. Alternating current (AC) is used for both. Depending on the vehicle, special equipment and market, the wallbox provides a maximum charging output of 22 kW, the Flexible Fast Charger a maximum of 11 kW. In the display, you will see the minimum time for charging from 0-100% battery charge level with an output of 11 kW.

Filter charging stations

The charging capacity depends on the charge level, ambient temperature, individual driving profile and use of auxiliary devices as well as the actual vehicle selected. The charging times apply to ambient temperatures of 23 °C following a prior journey and may deviate according to usage characteristics.

 

Use the My BMW app to find charging stations as well as to plan, check and manage charging operations – both at home and when travelling. Experience the full range of functions from the My BMW app in demo mode.

BMW Charging charging settings

THE BMW ROUTE PLANNER DOES THE WORK FOR YOU.

With charge-optimised routes, you’ll arrive at your destination quickly and with peace of mind. Get in your car and select choose your destination as usual – the navigation does the rest. You’ll see the fastest route straight away, including the best possible charging stops along the way.

EVERY JOURNEY TAILORED TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.

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BMW Individual charging options
BMW Route calculation

Your car charges, you spend the time as you wish.

It’s entirely up to you which charging stops suit you best.

Because you decide what you’d like to do while the car is charging. Sip a coffee perhaps, enjoy a lovely view, or do some shopping? We provide all this information and more for various charging stations.

Individually tailored to you.

Do you prefer the charging points of a particular provider, where you can pay conveniently with BMW Charging or charge as quickly as possible? No problem! Filter your search entirely as you wish.

Always right up to date.

If your needs change, you can adapt your route planning quickly and easily at any time. The navigation will then calculate a new route. When your electric car is charged and ready, you’ll receive a push notification on your smartphone. You can enjoy this convenient service when you install the My BMW app.

Availability at the scheduled charging stations is checked continuously.

BMW My BMW App

CHARGE-OPTIMISED ROUTES IN THE MY BMW APP – EVEN IF YOU DON’T HAVE A BMW.

Try it for yourself and find out just how pleasant and easy navigation with charge-optimised routes can be. With the demo version of the app, you can get a good idea of the features of the My BMW app even if you don’t own a BMW. Simply download the app, log on, and try it out.

PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS.

BMW Charging costs

THE COST OF AN ELECTRIC CAR.

What does it cost to charge an electric car? Save money with lower service costs. Find out if an electric car makes sense for you.

HOW MUCH ELECTRICITY AN ELECTRIC CAR NEEDS.

The power consumption of an electric car depends on various factors. The outside temperature and your own driving style – your average speed, for example – play a decisive role here. The costs involved depend on the consumption of the electric vehicle, the selected charging tariff, and the charging location. You also benefit from the BMW Charging extended charging network and attractive tariffs, such as the Active tariff with especially low fixed prices. For BMW customers with new vehicles, the first year is completely free with no standing charge.

BMW Charging Destination Charging

YOUR EXTENDED CHARGING NETWORK.

BMW Destination Charging aims to expand the charging options available to our customers. With a large number of charging points in 50 countries. Conveniently make the most of these exclusive charging options at your destination, thanks to many participating premium partners, such as hotels, restaurants, golf clubs, etc. While you enjoy your stay, your BMW is being charged. Conveniently find your premium charging option using your navigation system or your My BMW app. Become part of a worldwide charging network on destinationcharging@bmw.com.

FOR CUSTOMERS BY CUSTOMERS: ELECTROMOBILITY IN EVERYDAY LIFE.

"We never regretted it." 

Watch the video to learn how difficult longer journeys with an electric car used to be. And how conveniently and effortlessly BMW customers charge their electric vehicles today. Thanks to routes optimised for charging and additional functions that support you on your journey.

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BMW Charging service life

OPTIMISING THE LIFE OF YOUR ELECTRIC CAR BATTERY.

The service life of a high-voltage battery can be affected by your own usage habits. Your high-voltage battery should mainly be charged at a low charging power at AC charging stations or at a wallbox. For general use, it makes sense to run your car with a battery charge of between 10% and 80%. You can set a charging target of 80% for this. An efficient and anticipatory driving style also helps to increase the range of the battery and optimise its service life.

Chassis rendering electric car

HOW TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE SERVICE LIFE OF YOUR ELECTRIC CAR BATTERY.

Find out how the battery and electric motor of an electric car work. How you can positively influence the life of the high-voltage battery. And how quietly and powerfully an electric car accelerates and cleverly recovers energy when you brake.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.

Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

X1 xDrive30e SAV: Fuel consumption, combined WLTP in l/100 km[1][3][4]: 1.6; CO2 emissions, combined WLTP in g/km[1][3][4]: 36; Energy consumption, combined WLTP in kWh/100 km[1][3][4]: 19.3 - 16.8; Electric range, WLTP in km[1][2]: 90

[1] Official data for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, power consumption and electric range was determined in accordance with the prescribed measuring procedure and corresponds to European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the applicable version. For ranges, data determined as per WLTP takes into account any optional equipment (available on the German market in this case). For vehicles that have been newly type approved since 1 January 2021, only the official data according to WLTP exists. In addition, NEDC values are deleted from the certificates of conformity as of 1 January 2023 by EC regulation 2022/195. For more information about NEDC and WLTP measuring procedures visit www.bmw.com/wltp

Further information about fuel consumption and official model-specific CO2 emissions of new passenger cars can be found in the "Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption for new passenger cars", available free of charge at all points of sale, at the Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen, Germany, and under https://www.dat.de/co2/.

[2] Range depends on various factors, in particular: individual driving style, route characteristics, outside temperature, heating/air conditioning, pre-conditioning.

[3] Performance data of petrol engines apply to vehicles using RON 98 fuel. Fuel consumption data apply to vehicles using reference fuels in accordance with EU Regulation 715/2007. Unleaded RON 91 and higher with a maximum ethanol content of 10% (E10) may also be used. BMW recommends RON 95 fuel. For high-performance automobiles, BMW recommends RON 98 fuel.

[4] For plug-in hybrid: Weighted, combined (EC AC Charge Weighted)