BMW i

360° ELECTRIC – CONVENIENT E-MOBILITY ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME.

Charging the BMW i8.

In addition to various assistance services and options for flexible mobility, the comprehensive service package 360° ELECTRIC also offers an innovative charging concept. The BMW i8 can be charged at home very conveniently with the BMW i Wallbox or the charge cable – and, if required, also with sustainably generated electricity with solutions from BMW Green Energy. A growing number of public charging stations are available on the roads, with access being obtained easily and conveniently using the ChargeNow card. The BMW i8 can easily find the nearest charging station thanks to innovations such as the fully connected BMW i ConnectedDrive services for navigation.

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ALL-ROUND ELECTRIC.

360° Electric.

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HOME CHARGING.

At home you can charge the BMW i8 very easily with a BMW i Wallbox Pure or Pro. These charging stations, which are mounted on the house or garage wall, not only complement the unique design of the BMW i8 vehicles optically, but also charge the BMW i8 much faster than is possible with the charge cable supplied as standard – consequently, with the Wallbox Pro, the BMW i8 is can be charged to 80% of its full capacity in less than two hours.
The installation service offered by BMW i will be glad to carry out an on-site check to see whether the BMW i Wallbox Pure or Pro can be mounted on your house wall and connected to your electricity supply. Qualified electricians from the BMW i installation partner will also take care of delivery, installation and commissioning on request. Using the online quick-check, which you can access via the link below, you will be able to find out in advance whether is it possible to install the BMW i Wallbox in your home. And because BMW i advocates complete sustainability in e-mobility, a green electricity contract with a selected BMW i Partner can also be arranged for you on request, or you can generate your own energy with a solar carport organised by BMW i.

 

* Depending on the local electricity infrastructure.

  • BMW i Wallbox
  • BMW i Wallbox Installation Service
  • Green Energy

PUBLIC CHARGING.

BMW i has created an innovative concept that also offers ideal charging options for the BMW i8 on the move. ChargeNow, a mobility service from BMW i, is the largest association of mobile charging station providers where the BMW i8 can be charged. This concept also includes ParkNow LongTerm, a supply of long-term parking spaces including charging facilities for i8 drivers in locations such as multi-storey car parks.
The navigation of the BMW i8 supports you during the search for suitable charging options, which are displayed in the vehicle, on the BMW i Remote App and in the BMW ConnectedDrive Internet portal.

  • ChargeNow
  • ParkNow LongTerm

CHARGING WHILE DRIVING.

In the non-electric driving modes, the high-voltage battery is charged directly by the petrol engine so that it is available for the boost function. Here most energy is fed into the battery in the SPORT mode, and the energy recovery in thrust and brake phases also reaches its maximum. In the COMFORT and ECO PRO modes, correspondingly less energy flows into the high-voltage battery. And if you are driving your BMW i8 in the HYBRID mode, the high-voltage battery is charged exclusively by Brake Energy Regeneration.

INDIVIDUAL DRIVING BEHAVIOUR.

The real consumption of the BMW i8 depends entirely on personal patterns of usage. Due to the electrical drive components, individual driving behaviour has a higher influence on petrol consumption than is the case in conventional vehicles. With a fully charged battery, the maximum purely electrical range of 37 km can be fully utilised. If the eDrive button is activated, a purely electrical speed of up to 120 km/h is possible. In the driving modes COMFORT and ECO PRO, the petrol engine is automatically switched on by an intelligent operating strategy, and also for purposes of recharging the battery. In the SPORT mode, the petrol engine is running continuously. Depending on the type of driving and length of the route, this affects the consumption of the BMW i8 – the more often you charge the high-voltage battery by cable or Wallbox, the more you will be able to drive purely electrically and hence reduce the overall consumption.

  • Urban driving
  • Everyday driving
  • Long-distance driving
  • Sporty driving

ADDITIONAL OFFERS.

BMW i has developed a sustainable service concept in 360° ELECTRIC, which guarantees you reliable all-round care before and after you purchase a BMW i8 – and which also ensures that you remain mobile in every situation.

  • Assistance Services
  • BMW Add-on Mobility