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Charging the vehicle
MOBILITY
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
Additional settings for unlocking
Principle
1.
Apps menu
Depending on charging socket, when the ve-
hicle is unlocked, the charging cable can be
released using the button on the charging
socket.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "Unlock charging cable"
5. Select the desired setting:
DC charging cable: the charging cable is un-
locked via iDrive or by ending the charging
process at the charging station.
▷
"Unlock AC charging cable at end of
charging": The AC charging cables un-
lock automatically as soon as the charg-
ing process is finished.
Releasing the charging cable using the
key
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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.
Charging process
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
The charging cable release key is located next
to the charging socket.
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Charging the vehicle
MOBILITY
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.
When charging the vehicle, a charge target can
be set, thereby shortening the charging dura-
tion.
More information on Plug & Charge is
provided in the My BMW App or online:
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:
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.
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▷
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The charging contract must contain Plug &
Charge and include the respective vehicle.
The charging station must support Plug &
Charge.
Plug & Charge must be activated in the ve-
hicle.
Safety information
Saving contract information to the
vehicle
To save contract information to the vehicle,
proceed as follows:
NOTICE
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"
Plug & Charge
4. "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
charging stations, the vehicle automatically
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.
Activating/deactivating Plug & Charge
To activate/deactivate Plug & Charge, proceed
as follows:
1.
Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
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