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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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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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4. "Plug & Charge"
heated/precooled as much as possible until
the destination is reached.
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. 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;
Activating/deactivating manually
The high-voltage battery preheating/precool-
ing can be activated and deactivated manually.
Preparing the high-voltage battery
Principle
1.
Apps menu
Charging at the optimal high-voltage battery
temperature increases the charging power and
decreasing the charging time.
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "Pre-condition battery"
5. Select the desired setting.
General information
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.
The high-voltage battery's charge is too
high.
Battery thermal management can reduce
range and increase energy consumption.
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Automatic preparation of the high-voltage
battery is on.
Functional requirement
The following requirements must be met for
battery heat management system to activate
automatically.
The vehicle is charging.
At low outside temperatures, preheating the
high-voltage battery can take considerably lon-
ger.
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BMW Navigation route guidance is acti-
vated.
Depending on vehicle equipment, the system
can also be operated with the My BMW App on
a smartphone.
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Sufficient remaining range.
Automatic activation
When guidance to a DC charging station
is started, the high-voltage battery is pre-
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