Public charging for electric cars.

If you select the time-optimised charging option, the charge-optimised route planner selects the navigation that gets you to your destination fastest. In most cases, it’s quicker to charge the vehicle just partially and then repeat this, rather than charging to 100 percent once.

Don’t worry. Slight resistance is completely normal. A firm pull is usually all that’s needed.

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 car, 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.

When you get the key to your BMW electric car, you will also be given access to the world of BMW Charging, in the form of your BMW Charging Card and the exclusive and attractive conditions in the BMW Charging network that come with it. BMW Charging is a service provided by Digital Charging Solutions GmbH.

You can easily register via the My BMW App once you have linked your vehicle. Book the Active tariff (available with no standing charge for the first year) with your new BMW and activate your BMW Charging Card. In less than 24 hours, you will be given access to the far-reaching public charging network, and then you can start charging. You can book your charging processes easily and conveniently via BMW Charging. You'll receive an overview of the costs of all charging processes along with your monthly invoice. The invoice can be provided via the online portal or by email, as you prefer.

Plug & Charge is a convenient public charging feature that no longer requires separate authentication by car or app at the charging station. As soon as you have set up Plug & Charge in a few simple steps, simply drive to a Plug & Charge-capable charging station and plug in your charging cable. That's all there is to it. Charging starts automatically and you are billed by BMW Charging or via another charging contract. Incidentally, you can sign up to multiple contracts for your vehicle. Check which charging stations support Plug & Charge in BMW Maps or in the My BMW App^[5]. When you switch off your electric motor, the Goodbye screen also displays whether the nearest charging option is working, and which contract could be used for the nearest charging process.

In Europe, access to the public high-power charging network (HPC) from IONITY is included in the BMW Charging service, which is provided by Digital Charging Solutions GmbH. Additionally, you will be given your BMW Charging Card when your vehicle is delivered. Customers who have purchased a new vehicle from a BMW branch or dealer are also exempt from the standing charge for 1 year on the relevant charging tariffs and packages.

When purchasing a new electric BMW vehicle, the IONITY Plus package is also included with no standing charge for the first year. Therefore, you can charge for favourable conditions within the IONITY network throughout Europe. Now all you need to do is register for BMW Charging, sign a charging contract with the Active tariff, and then in less than 24 hours you’ll be able to start charging – for example with super-fast charging for your BMW iX at IONITY. All information on public charging, including IONITY, can be found at https://www.bmw-charging.com^[6]

No, the BMW Destination Charging programme is not exclusive to BMW electric cars. All electric cars can access it, regardless of the brand. The programme is intended to provide a far-reaching charging infrastructure for electric cars at various locations.

The costs for using the BMW Destination Charger can vary by location. Some facilities offer free charging as a service, while others charge a fee for using the charging stations. It's important you get the information you need about applicable costs, conditions and availability at the relevant location before using a BMW Destination Charger.