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Charging the vehicle
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Charging the vehicle
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that, prior to your first use of a charging loca-
tion, you have the compatibility of the follow-
ing components confirmed:
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
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Charging cable.
Charging station.
Additional information:
Domestic socket outlet and connected
circuits.
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
General information
Warning
Damaged or worn charging equipment, e.g.,
worn contacts, can become hot. There is a
risk of fire, injury, and property damage. Only
use chargers that are in good condition.
The vehicle can be charged using various
charging cables at charging stations, domestic
socket outlets or industrial sockets.
Control and monitoring of the charging process
are handled fully automatically. When charging
with AC, the charge current level can be ad-
justed via iDrive.
Warning
Even when it is indicated that the high-volt-
age battery is discharged, the high-voltage
system is always still under high voltage.
There is a risk of fire or a risk of injury. Do
not touch or change live parts, e.g., orange
high-voltage cables, even when the batteries
are discharged.
Safety information
Warning
Working with electrical current improperly can
lead to electric shock due to high voltages or
high currents. There is a risk of fire, danger to
life, and a risk of property damage. Observe
the general safety regulations when working
with electrical current.
Warning
Contact with live components can lead to an
electric shock. High voltage is present at the
charging connection. There is a risk of injury
or danger to life.
It is recommended that work on the charg-
ing connection, for example cleaning, is per-
formed by an authorized service center or an-
other qualified service center or repair shop.
Warning
A faulty or incorrectly designed charging de-
vice at the charging location can cause dam-
age to the vehicle and overload the power
supply at the charging location. There is a
risk of fire, injury, and property damage.
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Charge current
NOTICE
The charging cable connected to the vehicle
and the charging cable connections may be
damaged due to mechanical load. There is
a risk of damage to property. Do not apply
mechanical loads to the charging cable and
the charging cable connections. Route the
charging cable to the vehicle freely and avoid
stress due to pulling or bending.
General information
The charge current strength is indicated in am-
peres.
There are differences in the maximum permis-
sible charging current depending on the local
power grid.
Before charging, set a suitable current limit for
the charging current.
When charging at charging stations, the per-
missible charging current is automatically de-
tected and a current limit is set.
Charging the high-voltage
battery
When charging at a domestic socket outlet, set
the current limit yourself.
The high-voltage battery serves as energy
storage. The high-voltage battery can be
charged utilizing energy recovery during the
trip or via the power grid.
Safety information
Charge the vehicle at a suitable charging de-
vice.
Warning
If the charge current strength is adjusted
incorrectly, the power grid of the domestic
socket outlet can be overloaded and over-
heat. There is a risk of fire, injury, and
property damage. Adjust the charge current
strength to the power grid prior to charging
on domestic socket outlets. With unknown
power networks, set on the lowest level.
Charge the high-voltage battery regularly so
that it operates optimally.
When charging via the power grid, you can
chose between the following variants:
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Domestic socket outlet.
Industrial socket.
AC charging station.
DC charging station.
Charging on a domestic socket
outlet
The permitted charge current strength must
be determined, for instance by a qualified elec-
trician, before first charging with your own do-
mestic socket outlet or when charging with
third-party domestic socket outlets.
For optimal use of the energy from the power
grid, charging at a charging station, e.g., at a
BMW Wallbox, is recommended.
The power grid and charging station should
enable a charging capacity of at least 11 kW.
A lower charging capacity will extend the
charging time.
Ensure that the charging station is installed
according to the technical requirements of the
power grid, e.g. by a qualified electrician.
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Depending on national-market version, differ-
ent charging cables are required and are in-
cluded in the vehicle's scope of delivery.
Current limit
General information
The current limit for charging with the Mode 2
charging cable and the Mode 3 charging cable
can be set via iDrive.
Safety information
Warning
When charging at domestic sockets on another
power grid, the set charging current again
may need to be checked again. The permitted
charge current strength must be determined,
for instance by a qualified electrician, before
charging with a domestic socket outlet.
Incompatible charging cables, adapters, or
unsuitable charging stations can heat up,
cause damage to the vehicle, or lead to an
electric shock. There is a risk of injury, danger
to life, and risk of property damage. Use only
charging cables, adapters, or charging sta-
tions that are recommended for the respec-
tive vehicle type.
If the approved charging current strength is un-
known, set the current limit to the lowest level.
Activating/deactivating current limit
An authorized service center will be glad to
provide information about suitable charging
cables and adapters.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "AC limit"
5. "AC limit"
Warning
Improper use of the charging cable can pre-
vent charging and lead to damage, for in-
stance cable fire. There is a risk of fire and
an injury hazard. Use the charging cable only
for charging the vehicle, and do not extend it
using cables or adapters.
Setting the current limit
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "AC limit"
5. Select the desired setting.
Warning
Settings are stored. When you change charg-
ing locations you also might need to change
the setting for charging.
Damaged charging cables can become hot or
cause electric shock. There is a risk of fire or
an injury hazard. Use undamaged charging
cables only.
Charging cable
Warning
General information
An incorrectly connected charging cable can
lead to damage, for instance cable fire. There
is a risk of injury and risk of damage to prop-
erty. Make sure that the charging cable con-
Use a Mode 2 charging cable, Mode 3 charging
cable, or the permanently installed charging
cable of a charging station to charge the vehi-
cle.
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nector is completely inserted in the charging
socket.
DC charging cable
The DC charging cable that is permanently
installed at the charging station makes is
possible to charge at DC charging stations.
Charging is performed with direct current
at designated DC charging stations. At the
higher dimensioned electrical connection of a
DC charging station, the charging time is nor-
mally substantially shorter compared to a do-
mestic socket outlet or AC charging station.
AC charging cable
Mode 2 charging cable
Mode 2 charging cables can be used to charge
the vehicle from grounded domestic socket
outlets. Charging at domestic socket outlet
electrical connections is performed with alter-
nating current.
While charging at a DC charging station, an in-
dication in the instrument cluster is displayed.
When a Mode 2 charging cable is used, the
efficiency values may differ from those stated
on the energy label.
Charge the vehicle only with a DC charging ca-
ble with a length less than 98 ft/30 m.
The DC charging cable is also referred to as
Mode 4 charging cable.
The Mode 2 charging cable is also referred to
as standard charging cable.
Storage
Flexible Fast Charger, Mode 2
charging cable
The Flexible Fast Charger is a special mode 2
charging cable.
For the outbound delivery, the charging cable
is stowed in the cargo area, for instance under
the cargo area floor or in a bag.
Stow charging cable after use in the same
place again.
The interchangeable mains plugs of the Flex-
ible Fast Charger allow you to charge flexi-
bly using domestic socket outlets or industrial
sockets with protective conductors.
If the charging cable is stowed in a bag, fasten
the bag at an open lashing eye in the cargo
area.
Roll up the charging cable loosely and make
sure that it is not damaged when stowed, e.g.,
cable becomes bent.
Mode 3 charging cable
The Mode 3 charging cable makes it possible
to quickly recharge at sockets of designated
AC charging stations using a special connec-
tor. Charging is performed with alternating cur-
rent at designated AC charging stations. The
charging process can be completed faster than
at domestic socket outlets.
If required, store the charging cable with the
connector cover attached in order to keep
moisture out of the charging cable plug.
Connecting the charging cable
Depending on vehicle equipment and national-
market version, a maximum charge current
level of 16 A to 32 A is possible.
General information
Before connecting, if necessary clean the
charging cable plug and the area between the
charging socket flap and charging socket, e.g.,
remove snow.
The charging cable may be permanently in-
stalled at the charging station.
The Mode 3 charging cable is also referred to
as AC quick charging cable.
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4. Connect the Mode 2 charging cable to
Functional requirements
the domestic socket outlet or the Mode 3
charging cable to the port at the AC charg-
ing station as needed.
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Selector lever position P is engaged.
The drive-ready state is switched off.
The vehicle is unlocked.
5. Insert the charging cable connector for the
charging socket and push it in until it en-
gages.
The parking brake is set.
Charging socket flap
6. Hold the charging cable until it is correctly
locked.
Removing the charging cable
General information
AC charging: The charging cable is locked
while charging with the vehicle locked. Unlock
the vehicle before removing.
Direct current charging: during the charging
process, the charging cable is locked. When
the charging process is completed, the charg-
ing cable is unlocked.
The charging socket flap is located in the rear
on the right side of the vehicle.
Keep charging socket clean and unobstructed.
Before unplugging, clean the area between the
charging socket flap and charging socket as
necessary, for instance remove snow.
If the charging socket is not being used, open
the charging socket flap and, if necessary,
keep the charging socket lid closed.
Disconnecting a charging cable
1. If necessary, unlock the vehicle or the
charging cable via iDrive.
Connecting a charging cable
When charging at a charging station, follow the
instructions on the charging station.
The charging process ends when the
charging cable is unlocked via iDrive or at
the charging station directly.
1. To open the charging socket flap, press on
the rear edge, arrow.
The charging socket flap opens.
2. Press the release button on the handle, ar-
row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the
gripping areas.
2. Open the charging socket cover.
3. Remove the cover of the charging cable
connector, if needed.
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3. Detach the charging cable from the charg-
ing socket, arrow 2.
Unlocking charging cable via iDrive
Selecting unlock directly
4. Close the charging power socket cover until
it clicks into place.
Depending on the display on the control dis-
play, the function can be selected directly.
5. Press the charging socket flap closed until it
engages.
6. Attach cover of the charging cable connec-
tor, if needed.
1.
"Unlock charging cable now"
2. "Unlock charging cable now"
7. Remove the mode 2 charging cable from
the domestic socket outlet or the fast
charging cable (mode 3) from the socket on
the AC charging station as needed.
Unlocking via the menu
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
8. Stow the charging cable as required.
3. "Charging"
At a charging station, insert the perma-
nently installed charging cable in the place
provided for it.
4. "Unlock charging cable"
5. "Unlock charging cable now"
6. "Stop and unlock charging cable"
Unlocking the charging cable
7. To disconnect the charging cable, press the
button on the charging socket. You can also
disconnect the charging cable when the ve-
hicle is locked.
Principle
Depending on charging socket, when the ve-
hicle is unlocked, the charging cable can be
released using the button on the charging
socket.
Additional settings for unlocking
1.
Apps menu
DC charging cable: the charging cable is un-
locked via iDrive or by ending the charging
process at the charging station.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "Unlock charging cable"
5. Select the desired setting:
Releasing the charging cable using the
key
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"Unlock AC charging cable at end of
charging": The AC charging cables un-
lock automatically as soon as the charg-
ing process is finished.
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"Unlock charging socket flap
permanently": The charging socket flap
can be kept unlocked so that it can be
opened even when the vehicle is locked.
The charging cable release key is located next
to the charging socket.
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charging stations, the vehicle automatically
Charging process
sends saved data to the charging station. This
makes it easier to charge at public charging
stations that are settled by charging contract.
Once the charging cable is connected, charg-
ing can begin immediately.
Principle
The charging process can be adapted to con-
straints such as the cost of electricity, available
current sources, or a low ambient temperature.
The vehicle controls the charging process in
such a way that the charging process is com-
pleted if possible at the departure time. A de-
parture time must be set for this purpose.
General information
A contract with a charging service provider is
usually required for public charging stations.
To log in at the charging station, enter your
contract information into the charging station,
e.g., by using a charging card. With Plug &
Charge, there is no need to manually log in at
the charging station any more.
General information
High or low outside temperatures can cause
longer charging times.
More information on Plug & Charge is
provided in the My BMW App or online:
When charging the vehicle, a charge target can
be set, thereby shortening the charging dura-
tion.
If the Mode 2 charging cable is exposed to
high temperatures and direct sunlight, this may
interrupt the charging process. Charging will
resume automatically.
Functional requirements
Contract information is sent to the charging
station under the following conditions:
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The charging contract must contain Plug &
Charge and include the respective vehicle.
A charging procedure is canceled or not
started due to the installation of a Remote
Software Upgrade. The charging procedure
may not continue automatically after the suc-
cessful installation.
The charging station must support Plug &
Charge.
Plug & Charge must be activated in the ve-
hicle.
Safety information
Saving contract information to the
vehicle
NOTICE
To save contract information to the vehicle,
proceed as follows:
The charging socket flap and charging socket
cover may be damaged by strain. There is
a risk of property damage. Do not strain
the charging socket flap and charging socket
cover, e.g., by dropping the charging cable.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "Plug & Charge"
Plug & Charge
5. Select the desired setting.
Saved charging contracts are listed.
Principle
With Plug & Charge, data from multiple charg-
ing contracts with different charging providers
can be saved to the vehicle. At compatible
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BMW Navigation route guidance is acti-
vated.
Activating/deactivating Plug & Charge
To activate/deactivate Plug & Charge, proceed
as follows:
Sufficient remaining range.
1.
Apps menu
Automatic activation
2. "Vehicle"
When guidance to a DC charging station
is started, the high-voltage battery is pre-
heated/precooled as much as possible until
the destination is reached.
3. "Charging"
4. "Plug & Charge"
5. Select the desired setting.
1.
Apps menu
Using Plug & Charge
2. "Vehicle"
1. Before connecting the charging cable,
make sure that Plug & Charge is activated
in the vehicle and that the desired charging
contract is selected.
3. "Charging"
4. "Pre-condition battery"
5. "Activate automatically"
6. Select the desired setting.
Additional information:
2. Connect the charging cable.
Charging can be started immediately or will
begin automatically. Follow any instructions
given at the charging station.
Destination input, see Owner's Manual for
Navigation, Entertainment, Communication;
Preparing the high-voltage battery
Activating/deactivating manually
The high-voltage battery preheating/precool-
ing can be activated and deactivated manually.
Principle
Charging at the optimal high-voltage battery
temperature increases the charging power and
decreasing the charging time.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
General information
4. "Pre-condition battery"
5. Select the desired setting.
The battery heat management system pre-
pares the high-voltage battery for upcoming
charging at a DC charging station. The high-
voltage battery temperature is adjusted during
this process.
The availability of this function is affected by
certain factors. Manual activation is not possi-
ble in the following situations, for example:
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The remaining range is too low.
Battery thermal management can reduce
range and increase energy consumption.
The high-voltage battery's charge is too
high.
Functional requirement
The following requirements must be met for
battery heat management system to activate
automatically.
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Automatic preparation of the high-voltage
battery is on.
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The vehicle is charging.
Max Range mode is on.
A time display indicates how long it will take
for the high-voltage battery to reach the target
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temperature. Depending on current energy re-
quirements, the time shown may differ from
the actual time.
Connecting the charging cable, refer to
page 331.
6. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.
At low outside temperatures, preheating the
high-voltage battery can take considerably lon-
ger.
After the charging cable connector is plug-
ged into the high-voltage charging socket, the
charging cable is locked automatically.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the system
can also be operated with the My BMW App on
a smartphone.
Charging status display
Additional information:
Indicator light on the charging socket
Max Range, refer to page 327.
Status display
The control display can show information on
the temperature of the high-voltage battery
and whether it is ready for DC charging.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Vehicle status"
4. "Battery temperature"
The charging status is indicated on the indica-
tor light on the charging socket.
This information can be permanently displayed
using the widgets.
Charging status
Additional information:
Light
Meaning
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Vehicle status, refer to page 170.
Widgets, refer to page 47.
White
Charging cable can be con-
nected.
Starting the charging process
1. Engage selector lever position P. Set the
parking brake, if needed.
Yellow
Charging cable is locked.
Flashing yel- Charging process is being
low
prepared.
2. Set charging mode or schedule charging
process.
Blue
Charging process paused.
Scheduling the charging process, see
Charging in the time frame, refer to
page 337.
Flashing blue Charging process is active.
Flashing red Fault in the charging process.
3. Switch off drive-ready state.
Green
Charging process is complete.
4. Connect the Mode 2 charging cable to
the domestic socket outlet or the Mode 3
charging cable to the port at the AC charg-
ing station as needed.
When the vehicle is locked, the indicator light
goes out after some time.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the blue indica-
tor light flashes continuously. The other indica-
tor lights turn off after some time.
5. Connect the charging cable to the vehicle.
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Press the button on the vehicle key to
4. "Charging mode"
5. "Time slot"
check the charging state. The charging status
is indicated on the indicator light. In some
cases the vehicle is locked.
6. Select the desired setting.
Additional messages about charging status
can be shown on the instrument cluster or on
the mobile device using the My BMW App.
Charge target
Principle
A target value in percent can be set for charg-
ing the high-voltage battery.
Setting the charging mode
1.
Apps menu
When a lower target value is set, the charging
time may be shortened.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
General information
A target value of 80 % is recommended for
fast charging and optimal service life of the
high-voltage battery.
4. "Charging mode"
5. Select the desired settings:
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"Immediately": the charging process
starts as soon as the charging cable is
connected.
Target values below 20 % cannot be set.
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"Time slot": If a departure time is set, a
time frame for charging can be set, e.g.,
to charge using a cheap electricity rate.
Set charge target
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Charging in the time frame
3. "Charging"
4. "Charging target"
5. Select the desired setting.
General information
A time frame can be set for the charging proc-
ess, e.g., to charge with a cheap electricity rate.
Permissible volume of DC charging
The vehicle can also start the charging process
before the selected time frame begins or end
it after the selected time frame finishes. The
starting point of the charging process is ad-
justed so the vehicle can be as fully charged as
possible and, if applicable, its climate adjusted
by the departure time.
When the vehicle is charged at a DC charging
station, the noise emission during the charging
process can be limited, for instance to comply
with the local noise level restrictions. A limita-
tion of the noise emission can lead to longer
charging times.
1.
Apps menu
Functional requirement
A departure time is defined.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "Fan loudness"
5. Select the desired setting.
Setting a time frame for charging
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
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Information regarding the charging process is
shown on the charging screen.
Stopping the charging process
The charging process can be stopped at any
time by removing the charging cable and con-
tinued at a later time by connecting the charg-
ing cable. For example, so that other people
can use the electrical connection in the mean-
time, or in order to avoid excessive strain on
the electrical connection.
Display Meaning
Charging the vehicle with a Mode 2
charging cable or Mode 3 charging
cable.
Charging the vehicle with a DC
charging cable.
Additional information:
Detach, refer to page 332.
Current charging capacity.
Icon indicates that the maximum
charging capacity of the vehicle has
been reached.
Continuing the charging process
If the charging process is interrupted, for in-
stance due to a temporary power failure, the
charging process will continue automatically
after the interruption.
Maximum charging current strength
or currently set current limit.
When the vehicle is charged at a public charg-
ing station, the charging process may not con-
tinue automatically after an interruption.
Charging cable locked.
Charging cable unlocked.
Set charge target.
Ending the charging process
1. Remove the charging cable from the vehi-
cle.
Detach, refer to page 332.
2. Stow the charging cable as required.
Departure time set.
3. Press the charging socket flap closed until it
engages.
4. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.
One-time departure time set.
Goodbye screen on control display
When drive-ready state is switched off, a menu
is shown on the control display, in which,
among other things, some settings can be ap-
plied for charging via iDrive.
Air conditioning activated at depar-
ture time.
Flashing: Pre-conditioning is turned
on.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
Blue icon: Reduced charging power
due to low temperature of high-
voltage battery.
If standby state is on, the charge state indica-
tor on the instrument cluster shows the high-
voltage battery charge.
White icon: Reduced charging
power due to high temperature of
high-voltage battery.
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Air conditioning for departure time.
Display Meaning
The temperature of the high-volt-
Scheduling of up to three regular departure
times.
age battery is adjusted for an up-
coming charging process.
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Planning a one-time departure time.
Preparing the high-voltage battery,
refer to page 335
Air conditioning for departure time
1.
Apps menu
Charging station charging power
may be restricted or not available.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "Departure plan"
5. "Pre-conditioning for departure"
Setting the departure time
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "Departure plan"
5. Select the desired departure time.
6. Set the time and weekday.
The shaded area indicates a limitation in the
charging capacity that can occur, for instance
due to the connected charging infrastructure.
Activating the departure time
Additional information:
1.
Apps menu
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Charge state indicator, refer to page 168
Charging screen, refer to page 164.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "Departure plan"
5. Activate the desired departure time.
Departure time
The set departure time will be deactivated if
the departure time was ignored three times in
a row.
Principle
For optimum range and air conditioning, the
departure time can be set before parking the
vehicle.
Climate control
General information
With a set departure time, the vehicle is pre-
heated or precooled if air conditioning is set.
The following settings for vehicle air condition-
ing are possible:
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Activate pre-conditioning immediately.
The following settings are possible for depar-
ture time:
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The range will be reduced if pre-condition-
ing is activated without a charging cable
connected.
Activate/deactivate the function
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
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Planned air conditioning at the set depar-
ture time.
3. "Charging"
4. "Location-based charging settings"
5. "Save based on location"
Additional information:
Pre-conditioning, refer to page 299.
If the function is deactivated, no location-
based settings are saved and saved settings
are not enabled.
Location-based charging
settings
Depending on vehicle equipment, the system
can also be operated with the My BMW App on
a smartphone.
Principle
Various settings can be selected for charging
at charging stations.
Display on the control display
If the function is enabled, the icon
indicates the location-based settings,
which are automatically saved and en-
abled.
To simplify recharging at known charging loca-
tions, some changed settings such as charging
mode can be saved based on location.
General information
Saving active charging settings for
other charging locations
The charging settings currently set in the menu
can be saved as default settings for other
charging locations.
When the function is activated, some settings
are automatically saved as soon as the charg-
ing process is finished and the charging cable
is disconnected.
The settings are saved based on the GPS co-
ordinates of the charging location.
1.
Apps menu
Saved settings are enabled as soon as the
vehicle approaches a known charging location
again.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "Location-based charging settings"
5. "Apply current settings for new locations"
Before charging, ensure that the settings en-
abled match the desired charging station,
e.g., charging mode.
Deleting location-based charging
settings
When the vehicle leaves a known charging lo-
cation, the settings are automatically set to
factory settings.
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
Functional requirement
To use the function, a GPS signal must be re-
ceived.
3. "Charging"
4. "Location-based charging settings"
5. "Delete all location-based charging
settings"
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MOBILITY
Optimizing the high-voltage
Discharged high-voltage
battery and vehicle battery
battery's service life
Proper use can optimize the high-voltage bat-
tery's service life:
General information
In addition to the high-voltage battery, the ve-
hicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery, which is re-
quired for operation of the onboard electronics.
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Charge high-voltage batteries with a low
charging capacity at an AC charging station
or Wallbox.
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For daily use, operate the vehicle with a
charge level between 10% and 80%. A
charging target of 80% can be set for this.
With a discharged vehicle battery, no operation
of the vehicle is possible.
Charge target, refer to page 337.
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Recharge the high-voltage battery as close
to a planned departure as possible. A time
frame can be set for charging.
Service life of high-voltage
battery
Charging in the time frame, refer to
page 337.
General information
The performance of the high-voltage battery,
and thus the vehicle's range, decreases over
its service life. The service life of the high-volt-
age battery can be optimized by how it is used.
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Reduce the load on the high-voltage bat-
tery by using an efficient, anticipatory driv-
ing style.
Increasing the range, refer to page 323.
Avoid direct sunlight at high outside tem-
peratures.
Charging instructions
Charging habits have a significant effect on the
high-voltage battery's service life:
Long stationary periods, vehicle
shutdown
If planning to leave the vehicle stationary for
long periods of time, note the following:
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If the vehicle is stationary for long periods
of time with a battery charge of over 80 %,
this may negatively affect the battery's usa-
ble energy, charging time, and charging
power during DC charging.
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If the vehicle is to be stationary for more
than 6 months, park the vehicle with a
battery charge between 50 % and 80 %.
Check the battery charge every 6 months.
Frequent DC charging with a charging
power greater than 100 kW may negatively
affect the battery's usable energy, charging
time, and charging power during DC charg-
ing.
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If the vehicle is stationary for less than 6
months, park the vehicle with a charge level
between 30 % and 50 %.
If the vehicle has been charged several
times in a row with DC, this system may
temporarily reduce the charging power to
protect the high-voltage battery. If reduced,
the charging power is reset after a few
hours. DC charging again can extend this
time.
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Do not park the vehicle for longer than
14 days if the electric range is depleted.
Do not leave the charging cable connected.
Maintenance
The high-voltage battery is maintenance-free.
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End of high-voltage battery service
life
If unrestricted driving can no longer be ensured
because the high-voltage battery is exhibiting
very advanced aging, Check Control messages
appear to indicate power and range restric-
tions.
The vehicle must be inspected by an author-
ized service center or another qualified service
center or repair shop. If, in this case, no inspec-
tion is performed, it may no longer be possible
to put the vehicle into operation.
A system error appears before it be-
comes impossible to put the vehicle
into operation.
It is not necessary to interrupt the current trip,
which can be ended as planned.
However, it will no longer be possible to
continue driving the next time the vehicle is
started.
Additional information:
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Check Control, refer to page 154.
Indicator lights and warning lights, refer to
page 155.
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