Far. Further. Electric range. That's what determines how versatile an electric car is for everyday driving. BMW electric cars have high battery capacities, thanks to the use of innovative technologies. They are therefore both sustainable and high-performance. For instance, the BMW i7 eDrive50 and i7 xDrive60 as well as the BMW iX xDrive50 achieve a fully electric range of over 600 km according to the WLTP cycle. To charge them, South Africa's growing charging networks is at your disposal. Clever technologies on board further optimise the car's range. Charge-optimised routes automatically take over charge planning on longer journeys.
RANGE
ELECTRIC CAR RANGE COMPARISON.
Range of
Charging stops needed
This is the probable number of charging stops that you will need on your route.
Only actually existing charging points are considered (as per 25 April 2023) with shortest possible diversions and a starting charge level of 100%.
High-power charging stations (e.g. From the IONITY network) are preferred because they charge your vehicle with the maximum capacity.
Total charging time
This is the total time that you will probably need for charging along your route. Only actually existing charging points are considered (as per 25 April 2023) with shortest possible diversions and a starting charge level of 100%.
High-power charging stations (e.g. from the IONITY network) are preferred because they charge your vehicle with the maximum capacity.
Charge level of battery at arrival
The figure indicated is the remaining charge level of the battery on arrival, with a 100% battery charge level at the start of the journey.
Total journey time incl. Charging
The journey time indicated is the sum of estimated driving time plus charging time if you have to include charging breaks on your route.
It is assumed that you are travelling on the fastest route without any traffic hold-ups or other delays.
Total journey time
The stated journey time is the estimated travel time. We have assumed that you are taking the fastest route, without traffic obstructions or other delays.
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. The values displayed are examples for the basic configuration of the model selected. The values may vary if the same vehicle has different equipment options.
With the My BMW app, you stay on top of your range and charging status at any time and from anywhere. Easily plan charge-optimized routes and sent them to your vehicle. Download the app now and experience it in demo mode.
FOR BOTH PEACE OF MIND AND EFFICIENCY.
You’ll always know how far you can get.
See your electric car’s range at a glance. When you launch the My BMW app or the navigation in your car, you’ll immediately see a blue circle around your vehicle’s location. This radius on the map indicates your current range. So you can see straight away how far you can travel without stopping to charge.
Always know where to find a charging station.
But longer distances are no problem either. Just enter your destination and see the fastest and most efficient route on your smartphone or in the vehicle. You'll also see all the necessary charging stop along the way. As you drive, your BMW continually checks the availability of the scheduled charging posts.
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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.
HOW TO INCREASE YOUR RANGE. HINTS AND IDEAS FOR ELECTRIC CARS.
You can do a number of things to maximise the range of your electric car. An anticipatory driving style is important, in particular when driving on motorways. Firstly, drive in an anticipatory manner on motorways. Preferably, drive at between 120 and 150 km/h on longer journeys. Avoid heavy braking. Simply lift your foot off the "electric pedal", that is, the accelerator, or apply moderate pressure to the brake. Cool or heat your electric car while it's still charging. And always use the BMW Efficient Mode.
FOR CUSTOMERS BY CUSTOMERS: ELECTROMOBILITY IN EVERYDAY LIFE.
"Sometimes it's even easier than driving a combustion engine car."
Watch the video to find out how our customers made home charging their own. And how convenient charging on longer journeys can be and the new opportunities it offers. And how convenient charging on longer journeys can be and the new opportunities it offers.
MAXIMUM RANGE WITH MINIMUM EFFORT.
How to travel further. Efficient Mode helpfully provides you with information about how to drive more efficiently. Have a look at the display: the power display has a blue background when you're driving efficiently. But it turns grey if you drive inefficiently. However, should the remaining range start to look marginal, you can enable MAX RANGE mode and increase the remaining range by up to 20% with further efficiency measures.[3] And you can also get a rough estimate of your current range from the coloured circle on the map in the My BMW app.
[3] The achievable additional range depends on your driving style and the environmental conditions.
ALL ABOUT ELECTROMOBILITY.
THE COST OF AN ELECTRIC CAR.
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AT HOME OR ON THE GO.
Charging is very simple. Conveniently at home from your own power supply or flexibly on the go, for instance at fast-charging stations. The charging network continues to grow and there are more and more new solutions for charging at home as well.
100% ELECTRIC.
Drive dynamically, comfortably, and more sustainably on shorter trips or around town. Prepare to be impressed by our fully electric cars with state-of-the-art technology and long ranges.
PLUG-IN HYBRID: FLEXIBLY ON THE GO.
BMW plug-in hybrid models combine the best of both worlds. You can drive emission-free with their electric drive over shorter distances or around town. And, as usual, their petrol engine will support you on longer journeys.
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TEST DRIVE THE BMW MODEL OF YOUR CHOICE.
Would you like to experience for yourself how your ideal electric model drives and feels? Simply arrange an online appointment for a test drive when it suits you. Your local BMW partner will contact you with all the information you need.
WOULD YOU LIKE A PERSONAL CONSULTATION?
Please contact your local BMW dealership with any questions or for more information or a quotation. Our professional BMW service personnel will be happy to advise you by phone or in person.
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Consumption and CO2 emissions.
[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] The achievable additional range depends on your driving style and the environmental conditions.