Every all-electric BMW comes with BMW Wallbox with a complimentary home installation. With its robust and weather-proof design, it can be installed in your garage or outdoors and delivers Level 2 charging up to 22 kW charging.

When charging at public charging stations, no additional equipment is required. The standardized charging system in India is called CCS (for DC Fast Charging) and J1772 (Type 2) for Level 2 charging.

All public charging stations that have a CCS or Type-2 plug are available to you. Your BMW’s navigation, as well as the MyBMW App, will show you public charging stations equipped with CCS/Type-2 plugs.

Your dealer can recommend an installation service at convenience of your home with every all-electric BMW, so that your electrical service can be inspected, and if needed, an upgrade will be recommended, before installation at location of your choice.

A kilowatt (kW) and a kilowatt-hour (kWh) sound very similar, but there is an important difference. A kilowatt (kW) represents the rate of electricity usage – it is a measure of the total energy you use over a specific period, as opposed to a given moment. One kilowatt translates to 1,000 watts. A kilowatt-hour (kWh) represents the total amount of electricity used.

The measurement of energy used for electric vehicle chargers is in kilowatt (kW). The higher the kW, the more rapid the charging rate. Kilowatt (kW) can also be used to refer to the output of the electric motor.

The total battery capacity of an electric vehicle is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh), or the total amount of energy stored in the battery. The larger the battery, the more range you can cover on a single charge. It is the amount of energy expended in one hour by a kilowatt of power, just like what you see on your energy bill.

When charging at home, the My BMW App allows you to set your departure time and your car will charge accordingly. You can also pre-condition your vehicle to ensure your cabin climate is comfortable and battery temperature is optimized before departure.

Charging time at a public charging station is determined by battery size, maximum charging output and the remaining charge left in the battery when you plug in your vehicle. For electric vehicles, home charging and Level 2 public charging generally takes more time than with DC Fast Charging public stations.

For example, a BMW i4 can charge up to about 30 miles or 48 kms in 1 hour with a Level 2 (AC) public charger. In just ten minutes, a DC Fast Charger can give you a range of 75-100 miles or 120-160 kms depending on the model variant.

Both electric and plug-in hybrid BMWs can also charge while driving, thanks to regenerative braking technology, which allows the vehicle to recoup part of its energy during deceleration and braking. You can maximize energy recouperation by switching to drive mode “B,” and adjust driving settings to “Eco Pro” or “Efficient.”

Before departing on long trips, enter your destination into your vehicle’s navigation or your My BMW App, and it will assist you in finding and planning charging along your route. (Follow BMW Group page for latest short videos and tutorials)

Cloud-based navigation makes planning your next journey seamless and efficient, especially on longer trips. Enter a destination into your vehicle’s navigation, via the iDrive screen – or send your next destination to your vehicle remotely, using the My BMW App. Each route is intelligently calculated, based on your vehicle’s available electric range, traffic conditions, topography, weather conditions, and more.

If you enter a destination that falls outside of your available electric range, charging recommendations will automatically be displayed along your route, with charging times included in the travel time. At every charging station, you’ll get an optimum amount of charge to reach your destination as quickly as possible. The navigation system updates with every stop and potential delay, making sure you’re always within range of a charge. You can always charge your vehicle longer for additional range.

Similar to your cell phone, charging up your electric BMW before a day’s use is simple. The amount of miles or kms you drive daily will determine how much charging you will need.

Staying between 10% to 80% battery capacity should leave you with enough driving miles – and you can use iDrive or your My BMW App to set a target state of charge.

You can charge the battery up to 100% when you have to rely on the entire driving range of your vehicle (for a longer trip). However, for battery health it is not recommended to charge up to 100% every day or leave the vehicle parked for a longer time with a fully charged battery. When not driving your electric BMW for a longer period of time, leave the battery between 30% to 50% charged.

Use AC chargers as often as you can. While it takes longer, it is less stressful on the high-voltage battery and also a more cost-efficient way to get your range topped up. Use DC and high-power DC chargers as often as you need, in order to extend the mileage of your electric BMW in a short period of time.

Keep in mind that how often and how long you should charge your electric BMW depends in part on what kind of home charging option you have and your daily driving needs. If you have convenient access to workplace charging, that may also impact how often you choose to charge your electric BMW overnight.

Fundamentally, we would recommend charging your electric cars as close as possible to your planned departure time. With AC charging, for example overnight, consider the departure time together with the charging time. The My BMW App will help with this. 

Many electricity providers or public charging stations offer discounted charging rates if you charge the battery at times of low demand. This utilizes excess electricity at night that can’t otherwise be stored temporarily. Check with your electricity/utility company to find out more about their rates. Rates differ depending on the utility company you have.

Batteries charge more quickly from 0-80% battery charge, especially with DC charging. After 80% battery capacity has been reached, charging speeds slow down.

Make sure that you only ever charge with genuine cables. We recommend charging your battery up to 80%.
The charging time depends on the electrical connection: electric cars and plug-in hybrids can indeed be charged at a domestic socket outlet, but charging takes longer due to the lower charging power. Charging with a wallbox at home with up to 22 kW, depending on the cars, is faster, safer, and more convenient.

Alternating current (AC) puts less load on the battery, ensuring that it has a longer service life. However, if time is of the essence when you are travelling, you can also charge with direct current (DC) at a fast-charging station and gain plenty of range for your electric cars in a very short time.

The charging time depends on the electrical connection: electric cars and plug-in hybrids can indeed be charged at a domestic socket outlet, but charging takes longer due to the lower charging power. Charging with a home charger at home, is faster, safer, and more convenient.

Make sure that you only ever charge with genuine cables. We recommend charging your battery up to 80%.

Alternating current (AC) puts less load on the battery, ensuring that it has a longer service life. However, if time is of the essence when you are travelling, you can also charge with direct current (DC) at a fast-charging station and gain plenty of range for your electric cars in a very short time.

Climate affects your battery performance, but there are ways to counteract this. Batteries work more efficiently under optimized temperatures. Energy you use for cabin climate control comes from the battery. Therefore, preconditioning with the My BMW app not only makes the cabin temperature optimized for you, it will optimize the battery temperature as well.

As is the case for a vehicle with an internal combustion engine, driving style also affects the range of an electric car. As a general rule, an anticipatory, relaxed, and uniform style of driving optimizes your range. Just as faster, more aggressive driving will use more gas, it will also use up more of your battery’s energy.

BMW electric vehicles are compatible with all open public charging networks. Most of those charging stations are integrated in your BMW EV’s navigation and at myBMW app. Charge stops, when needed, are automatically included in your route planning.

The BMW Charging network currently offers most of the leading charging points, including both Level 2 AC Chargers with charge speeds like at home, and Level 3 DC Fast Chargers with charge speeds that fill your battery to 80% in about 35 minutes. More providers are being added constantly for the best nationwide coverage for your BMW EV.

All public charging stations that have a CCS or Type-2 plug are available to you. Your BMW’s navigation, as well as the MyBMW App, will show you public charging stations equipped with CCS/Type-2 plugs.

Depending on model you can charge your EV's battery from 10 to 80% in about 35 minutes. Most of the charging stations as well as chargers installed at BMW dealerships have charger up to 50kW DC Fast Charging on the Combined Charging System (CCS).

Few public charging stations can deliver charging speeds of up to 200 kW for capable vehicles, which you can find while planning your journey via myBMW app as well car CID screen for in-car navigation.

You can find your nearest Public charging station through myBMW app

There are many benefits to owning an electric car. Lower running costs: electric cars generally have lower running costs than petrol or diesel cars. The energy costs of an electric car are often less expensive per mile than filling up with petrol or diesel. Lower maintenance requirements: electric cars have fewer moving parts in the motor, resulting in lower wear. There is no need to change the engine oil, and the brakes last longer as regenerative braking causes less wear.

The purchase price of an electric car can vary significantly and depends on various factors, such as the selected model, equipment fitted, etc. Generally, electric cars are slightly more expensive than comparable cars with a combustion engine, due to the cost of the battery technology and electric motors. In comparison, their ongoing running costs are more affordable.

One BMW WallBox level-2 charger offering charging speed up to 22 kW is offered at no cost to all electric customers with complimentary home installation services. You can also purchase more from your nearest dealership along as well as opt for installation service from BMW authorized service provider.

The warranty for your electric BMW vehicle includes protection for the high voltage battery for up to eight years from first registration or 160,000 kms, whichever comes first.

With BMW Warranty, the high voltage battery is covered for up to eight years from first registration or 160,000 kms, whichever comes first. 

Please contact your preferred BMW Centre for more information on the cost of electric car batteries.

At BMW Financial Services, we’ve got tailored finance and insurance solutions to help you make the switch to electric, as quickly and as easily as possible. Take a look at our latest offers on electric vehicles or find new or BMW Approved Used Electric Cars at our Retailers and personalise an offer to suit you.

Every BMW is designed and engineered to provide unparalleled driving pleasure, regardless of its drivetrain. Just like petrol or diesel engine vehicles, electric vehicles also need servicing.  However, there are some key differences between their service schedules.

Servicing costs are unique to each model, Please contact your local BMW Centre to find out more.

-       FEWER PARTS

Electric vehicles have fewer moving parts than vehicles with a traditional combustion engine, so there are less things to maintain or repair – making it easier to keep your BMW in optimum condition.

-       NO OIL CHANGES

Petrol and diesel engines require premium oils to run smoothly, whereas fully electric vehicles don’t. That’s one less thing to worry about.

-       COST EFFECTIVE

Although consumable parts such as tyres and brakes are comparable, electric vehicles do not use parts such oil filters, spark plugs, timing belts & chains etc., so they can be cheaper to maintain than an equivalent BMW with a petrol or diesel engine.

CHARGING AND ROUTE PLANNING IN THE MY BMW APP.

Your smartphone provides information on your charging status, available range, cost, charging time or the nearest charging station at a glance. Even without your own BMW, the demo version gives you an idea of the features of the My BMW App. Simply download the app, log on and try it out. Simply download the app, log on and try it out.

ELECTRIC CAR ROUTE PLANNER.

Travel with peace of mind, thanks to automatically added optimised charging stops. Individually adaptable to your needs and preferences. The integrated route planner in the BMW navigation system provides specific options for electric cars, specifically by finding charging stations along the route.

PREFERRED CHARGING SETTINGS.

Your car's charging settings adapt the charging process to the local situation or your personal preferences. Charge up to 80% to protect your battery and improve its charging performance.

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HOME CHARGING

COMPACT. POWERFUL. THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.

The available BMW Wallbox is a Level 2 home charger that lets you charge your all-electric BMW up to 22 kW speed from 0-100% in as little as 5 hours* – without going any farther than your garage. With its minimalist, weatherproof design, it’s also perfect to install outdoors. A cable and plug holder are included for easy cable management and organization while not in use.

*Charging time may vary basis installed OBC capacity

MyBMW App

STRESS-FREE FROM START TO FINISH.

Map your next trip with the Range & Route tool on the My BMW App, and once you get in your all-electric BMW your route will be ready for you. With cloud-based navigation, route planning is seamless and efficient. Recommended charging stops are optimized based on traffic conditions and your battery’s state of charge – ensuring you get to your destination in the fastest way possible.

TAKE CHARGE WITH ADVANCED FEATURES.

Get ready to relax and recharge with the My BMW App. Intuitive features designed for electric vehicles let you check your current battery charge and available range, find nearby charging stations, and plan longer road trips with charging recommendations. And for added convenience enjoy in-car & in-app discovery to wide network of public charging stations across the nation.