How do I charge my electric or plug-in hybrid BMW?

With BMW’s ever increasing portfolio of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles are becoming more and more common. BMW alone plans to introduce 25 electric vehicles by 2023. From the BMW 330e to theX3 xDrive30e to the X5 xDrive45e and the upcoming BMW i4 and iX, there is soon to be an electric car for everyone. As vehicle range increases and more charging stations pop up, range anxiety has become a thing of the past. Charging your BMW is now easier than ever.

The easiest and most convent way to charge your electric BMW is with a home charger. In fact, you can even plug your BMW directly into a regular home socket for charging. For fast charging, the best way to charge your BMW at home is with the BMW I Wallbox. This fast charger offers out o 22 kW of charging power and is capable of charging your BMW in as little as 3 hours. BMW has also partnered with Amazon to offer at-home charging and installation solutions. The BMW 530e is also available with a wireless charging station; no plugging in required.

Charging on the go is also now easier than ever. As of March 2020, there are over 78,000 charging outlets and almost 25,000 charging stations nationwide. Those numbers continue to grow. The recently updated My BMW app is the best way to find a charging station closest to you, and can even help you plan charging sessions along longer routes. You can also use the app to track your charging progress and battery level so you always know the status of your BMW.

Electric charging itself is also becoming cleaner. In California, BMW has partnered with Strauss Organic Dairy Farm to utilize renewable energy for its charging network. The farm captures methane gas from its cows and uses that energy to offset the emissions of every electric BMW in the state.

There has never been a better time to get into an electric or plug-in hybrid BMW.