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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 or domes-

tic socket outlets.

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

Simultaneous charging and refueling poses a

risk of fire if a sufficient safety distance from

easily flammable materials is not maintained.

There is a risk of injury and risk of property

damage. Do not refuel and charge the vehicle

at the same time.

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

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.

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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Ensure that the charging station is installed

according to the technical requirements of the

power grid, e.g. by a qualified electrician.

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.

Charge current

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.

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.

NOTICE

Before charging, set a suitable current limit for

the charging current.

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.

When charging at charging stations, the per-

missible charging current is automatically de-

tected and a current limit is set.

When charging at a domestic socket outlet, set

the current limit yourself.

Safety information

Charging the high-voltage

battery

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.

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.

Charge the vehicle at a suitable charging de-

vice.

Charge the high-voltage battery regularly so

that it operates optimally.

Charging on a domestic socket

outlet

When charging via the power grid, you can

chose between the following variants:

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.

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Domestic socket outlet.

Industrial socket.

AC charging station.

For optimal use of the energy from the power

grid, charging at a charging station, e.g., at a

BMW Wallbox, is recommended.

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cable of a charging station to charge the vehi-

cle.

Current limit

General information

The current limit for charging with the Mode 2

charging cable can be set via iDrive.

Depending on national-market version, differ-

ent charging cables are required and are in-

cluded in the vehicle's scope of delivery.

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.

Safety information

Warning

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.

Setting the current limit

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

An authorized service center will be glad to

provide information about suitable charging

cables and adapters.

3. "Charging"

4. "AC limit"

5. Select the desired setting.

Settings are stored. When you change charg-

ing locations you also might need to change

the setting for charging.

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.

Maintaining the charge

state

If, for example, it is necessary to conserve the

electric range for a later point in the drive, the

current charge of the high-voltage battery can

be maintained.

Warning

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.

Additional information:

Maintaining the charge level, see Functions

when driving, refer to page 121.

Charging cable

Warning

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-

General information

Use a Mode 2 charging cable, Mode 3 charging

cable, or the permanently installed charging

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nector is completely inserted in the charging

socket.

Storage

For the outbound delivery, the charging cable

is stowed in the cargo area, for instance under

the cargo area floor or in a bag.

AC charging cable

Stow charging cable after use in the same

place again.

Mode 2 charging cable

If the charging cable is stowed in a bag, fasten

the bag at an open lashing eye in the cargo

area.

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.

Roll up the charging cable loosely and make

sure that it is not damaged when stowed, e.g.,

cable becomes bent.

When a Mode 2 charging cable is used, the

efficiency values may differ from those stated

on the energy label.

If required, store the charging cable with the

connector cover attached in order to keep

moisture out of the charging cable plug.

The Mode 2 charging cable is also referred to

as standard charging cable.

Connecting the charging cable

Flexible Fast Charger, Mode 2

charging cable

The Flexible Fast Charger is a special mode 2

charging cable.

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 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.

Functional requirements

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Selector lever position P is engaged.

The drive-ready state is switched off.

The vehicle is unlocked.

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.

The parking brake is set.

Charging socket flap

Depending on vehicle equipment and national-

market version, a maximum charge current

level of 16 A to 32 A is possible.

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.

The charging socket flap is located in front on

the left side of the vehicle.

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Keep charging socket clean and unobstructed.

The charging process ends when the vehi-

cle is unlocked.

Keep charging socket flap closed when the

charging socket is not in use.

2. Press the release button on the handle, ar-

row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the

gripping areas.

Connecting a charging cable

When charging at a charging station, follow the

instructions on the charging station.

1. To open the charging socket flap, press on

the rear edge, arrow.

The charging socket flap opens.

3. Detach the charging cable from the charg-

ing socket, arrow 2.

4. Press the charging socket flap closed until it

engages.

5. Attach cover of the charging cable connec-

tor, if needed.

2. 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.

6. 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.

3. Insert the charging cable connector for the

charging socket and push it in until it en-

gages.

7. Stow the charging cable.

At a charging station, insert the perma-

nently installed charging cable in the place

provided for it.

4. Hold the charging cable until it is correctly

locked.

Unlocking the charging cable

Removing the charging cable

Principle

General information

AC charging cable: where applicable, the

charging cable is unlocked when the vehicle is

unlocked.

When the vehicle is locked, the charging cable

is locked. Unlock the vehicle before removing.

Before unplugging, clean the area between the

charging socket flap and charging socket as

necessary, for instance remove snow.

Disconnecting a charging cable

1. If necessary, unlock the vehicle or the

charging cable via iDrive.

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Unlocking charging cable via iDrive

Charging process

Selecting unlock directly

Principle

Depending on the display on the control dis-

play, the function can be selected directly.

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.

1.

"Unlock charging cable now"

2. "Unlock charging cable now"

Unlocking via the menu

1.

Apps menu

General information

High or low outside temperatures can cause

longer charging times.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Charging"

4. "Unlock charging cable"

5. "Unlock charging cable now"

6. "Stop and unlock charging cable"

If the Mode 2 charging cable is exposed to

high temperatures and direct sunlight, this may

interrupt the charging process. Charging will

resume automatically.

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.

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.

Additional settings for unlocking

1.

Apps menu

Safety information

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Charging"

NOTICE

4. "Unlock charging cable"

5. Select the desired setting:

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.

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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.

▷

"Unlock charging socket flap

Plug & Charge

permanently": The charging socket flap

can be kept unlocked so that it can be

opened even when the vehicle is locked.

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

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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

General information

2. "Vehicle"

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.

3. "Charging"

4. "Plug & Charge"

5. Select the desired setting.

Using Plug & Charge

1. Before connecting the charging cable,

make sure that Plug & Charge is activated

in the vehicle and that the desired charging

contract is selected.

More information on Plug & Charge is

provided in the My BMW App or online:

2. Connect the charging cable.

Functional requirements

Charging can be started immediately or will

begin automatically. Follow any instructions

given at the charging station.

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.

Starting the charging process

1. Engage selector lever position P. Set the

parking brake, if needed.

The charging station must support Plug &

Charge.

Plug & Charge must be activated in the ve-

hicle.

2. Set charging mode or schedule charging

process.

Saving contract information to the

vehicle

To save contract information to the vehicle,

proceed as follows:

Scheduling the charging process, see

Charging in the time frame, refer to

page 335.

3. Switch off drive-ready state.

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.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Charging"

4. "Plug & Charge"

5. Connect the charging cable to the vehicle.

5. Select the desired setting.

Saved charging contracts are listed.

Connecting the charging cable, refer to

page 331.

6. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.

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Additional messages about charging status

can be shown on the instrument cluster or on

the mobile device using the My BMW App.

Charging status display

Indicator light on the charging socket

Setting the charging mode

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Charging"

4. "Charging mode"

5. Select the desired settings:

▷

"Immediately": the charging process

starts as soon as the charging cable is

connected.

The charging status is indicated on the indica-

tor light on the charging socket.

▷

"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.

Charging status

Light

Meaning

Charging in the time frame

White

Charging cable can be con-

nected or removed.

General information

A time frame can be set for the charging proc-

ess, e.g., to charge with a cheap electricity rate.

Yellow

Charging cable is locked.

Flashing yel- Charging process is being pre-

low

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.

pared.

Blue

Charging process paused.

Charging process is active.

Flashing

blue

Flashing red Fault in the charging process.

Green Charging process is complete.

Functional requirement

A departure time is defined.

When the vehicle is locked, the indicator light

goes out after some time.

Setting a time frame for charging

When the vehicle is unlocked, the blue indica-

tor light flashes continuously. The other indica-

tor lights turn off after some time.

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Charging"

Press the button on the vehicle key to

check the charging state. The charging status

is indicated on the indicator light. In some

cases the vehicle is locked.

4. "Charging mode"

5. "Time slot"

6. Select the desired setting.

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Stopping the charging process

Display Meaning

Charging the vehicle with a Mode 2

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.

charging cable or Mode 3 charging

cable.

Current charging capacity.

Icon indicates that the maximum

charging capacity of the vehicle has

been reached.

Additional information:

Detach, refer to page 332.

Maximum charging current strength

or currently set current limit.

Continuing the charging process

Charging cable locked.

Charging cable unlocked.

Departure time set.

If the charging process is interrupted, for in-

stance due to a temporary power failure, the

charging process will continue automatically

after the interruption.

Ending the charging process

1. Remove the charging cable from the vehi-

cle.

Detach, refer to page 332.

One-time departure time set.

2. Stow the charging cable as required.

3. Press the charging socket flap closed until it

engages.

Air conditioning activated at depar-

ture time.

4. Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.

Flashing: Pre-conditioning is turned

on.

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.

Blue icon: Reduced charging power

due to low temperature of high-

voltage battery.

White icon: Reduced charging

power due to high temperature of

high-voltage battery.

Displays in the instrument

cluster

Charging station charging power

may be restricted or not available.

If standby state is on, the charge state indica-

tor on the instrument cluster shows the high-

voltage battery charge.

Information regarding the charging process is

shown on the charging screen.

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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

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

Additional information:

3. "Charging"

▷

Charge state indicator, refer to page 151

Charging screen, refer to page 152.

4. "Departure plan"

5. Activate the desired departure time.

The set departure time will be deactivated if

the departure time was ignored three times in

a row.

Departure time

Principle

For optimum range and air conditioning, the

departure time can be set before parking the

vehicle.

Climate control

The following settings for vehicle air condition-

ing are possible:

General information

With a set departure time, the vehicle is pre-

heated or precooled if air conditioning is set.

▷

Activate pre-conditioning immediately.

The range will be reduced if pre-condition-

ing is activated without a charging cable

connected.

The following settings are possible for depar-

ture time:

▷

Planned air conditioning at the set depar-

ture time.

▷

Air conditioning for departure time.

Scheduling of up to three regular departure

times.

Additional information:

Pre-conditioning, refer to page 289.

▷

Planning a one-time departure time.

Location-based charging

settings

Air conditioning for departure time

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Charging"

Principle

4. "Departure plan"

5. "Pre-conditioning for departure"

Various settings can be selected for charging

at charging stations.

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To simplify recharging at known charging loca-

tions, some changed settings such as charging

mode can be saved based on location.

which are automatically saved and enabled.

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.

General information

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.

1.

Apps menu

The settings are saved based on the GPS co-

ordinates of the charging location.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Charging"

Saved settings are enabled as soon as the

vehicle approaches a known charging location

again.

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

1.

Apps menu

When the vehicle leaves a known charging lo-

cation, the settings are automatically set to

factory settings.

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Charging"

4. "Location-based charging settings"

Functional requirement

To use the function, a GPS signal must be re-

ceived.

5. "Delete all location-based charging

settings"

Activate/deactivate the function

Discharged high-voltage

battery and vehicle battery

1.

Apps menu

2. "Vehicle"

3. "Charging"

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.

4. "Location-based charging settings"

5. "Save based on location"

If the function is deactivated, no location-

based settings are saved and saved settings

are not enabled.

If the high-voltage battery is discharged and

the combustion engine is started, air condition-

ing may be limited.

Depending on vehicle equipment, the system

can also be operated with the My BMW App on

a smartphone.

With a discharged vehicle battery, no operation

of the vehicle is possible.

Display on the control display

Put the vehicle into operation

If the vehicle battery is discharged, the com-

bustion engine can be started using the bat-

tery of another vehicle and two jumper cables.

If the function is enabled, the icon

indicates the location-based settings,

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Additional information:

battery charge between 50 % and 80 %.

Check the battery charge every 6 months.

Jump-starting, refer to page 389.

▷

If the vehicle is stationary for less than 6

months, park the vehicle with a charge level

between 30 % and 50 %.

Service life of high-voltage

battery

▷

Do not park the vehicle for longer than

14 days if the electric range is depleted.

Do not leave the charging cable connected.

General information

The performance of the high-voltage battery,

and thus the vehicle's range, decreases over

its service life. The time spent driving with the

combustion engine, and thus the average fuel

consumption, increases. The service life of the

high-voltage battery can be optimized by how

it is used.

Maintenance

The high-voltage battery is maintenance-free.

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.

Optimizing the high-voltage

battery's service life

Proper use can optimize the high-voltage bat-

tery's service life:

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.

▷

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 and charging capacity of the

high-voltage battery.

A system error appears before it be-

comes impossible to put the vehicle

into operation.

▷

If necessary, charge the high-voltage bat-

tery to 100 % as close as possible to any

planned departure. A charging time window

can be used for this.

It is not necessary to interrupt the current trip,

which can be ended as planned.

Charging time windows, refer to page 335.

However, it will no longer be possible to

continue driving the next time the vehicle is

started.

▷

Reduce the load on the high-voltage bat-

tery by using an efficient, anticipatory driv-

ing style.

Additional information:

Avoid direct sunlight at high outside tem-

peratures.

▷

Check Control, refer to page 141.

Indicator lights and warning lights, refer to

page 142.

Long stationary periods, vehicle

shutdown

If planning to leave the vehicle stationary for

long periods of time, note the following:

▷

If the vehicle is to be stationary for more

than 6 months, park the vehicle with a

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