
CHARGING OF OUR ELECTRIC CARS AND PLUG-IN HYBRIDS.
ALL THE INFORMATION & TIPS ON OUR CHARGING OPTIONS.
To make sure you can find the right charging options for your plug-in hybrid or your electric car easily and conveniently, we have compiled the essential information for private and public charging as well as the appropriate cable types. You will also find useful tips here.
CHARGING OPTIONS.

Public charging of electric cars and plug-in hybrids.

Private charging of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
BMW WALLBOXES.
The easiest way to recharge an electric car is to do it at home. With a BMW Wallbox, this can be done quickly and easily.

BMW Wallbox Original.

BMW Wallbox Plus.

BMW Wallbox Connect.
CHARGING CABLE FOR ELECTRIC CARS AND PLUG-IN HYBRIDS.
Charging cables are distinguished by the type and charging intensity. For private charging, a standard cable, the so-called “Mode 2” charging cable, is supplied with the vehicle and can be used in combination with conventional domestic sockets with alternating current (AC). For public charging, however, the public AC charging cable or also “Mode 3” charging cable is recommended. As hybrid and electric vehicles are designed for certain charging capacities, the rate of charging varies according to the vehicle. In the case of our plug-in hybrids, for example, so-called high-power charging is currently not available, because they do not support the CCS (Combined Charging System) plug standard.

Standard cable.

Public AC charging cable.
FAQ ON CHARGING ELECTRIC CARS.
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Where can I charge an electric car?
Your electric car can be charged everywhere – whether at home or at the workplace, from a conventional socket or with the BMW Wallbox for faster charging. When you are travelling, public AC charging stations are available from providers such as ChargeNow.
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What does it cost to charge an electric car average?
The average costs for charging an electric car vary and depend on the local electricity tariff and/or the provider of the charging station.
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What is the right way to charge an electric car?
Charging an electric car correctly simply involves inserting the plug. The coloured display inside the charging port flap tells you whether charging is taking place correctly. The charging operation is terminated automatically when the battery is fully charged, which thus protects the battery.
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Do I definitely need a charging card to recharge my electric car at charging stations?
Whether a charge card is needed to charge an electric depends on the charging station. The regular BMW Wallbox can be used without a so-called RFID card whereas the BMW Wallbox Plus and BMW Wallbox Connect have an access-protected control function that uses the RFID card supplied. When on the move, you can use the BMW Charging/ChargeNow card or the app for ChargeNow or IONITY.
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How long does it take to charge an electric car?
The time taken to charge electric cars (depending on the cable or charging station) takes longer with alternating current (AC), while direct current (DC) is significantly faster. The new BMW i3, for example, is charged from 0-80% after approx. 40 min. when charged with 50 kW at a high-power charging (DC) station. It requires an app or a card for the DC station depending on the provider. Using the BMW Wallbox takes 3 h 12 min.
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Is there any way to speed up the charging process for an electric car?
Yes, there is. You can speed up the charging process for an electric car by using a high-power charging station (DC), for example, such as those provided by IONITY. For domestic purposes, the use of a Wallbox has advantages over a regular socket. However, the plugs of BMW plug-in hybrids are not compatible with high-power charging stations.

BMW INSTALLATION SERVICE.
We recommend our installation service to ensure that your BMW Wallbox is correctly installed. You can conveniently order this service together with the BMW Wallbox from your BMW Partner. Our official installation partner (Deutsche Telekom Technischer Service GmbH) will then provide advice and take care of the installation and commissioning of your private charging station. If any additional work should be necessary to connect your charging station, the qualified electrician will be pleased to supply you with an individual and transparent quotation.
Your benefits at a glance:
• Inspection of the requirements for the electrical connection at your premises
• Recommendation for suitable installation sites on the basis of your personal parking situation
• Mounting, connection and commissioning at the desired installation site (incl. laying a maximum 2 m of surface-mounted cables)
• Instruction for the charging process
• 24 months warranty