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Can I initiate electric vehicle charging remotely?

When charging at home, the My BMW App allows you to set your departure time, and your car will charge accordingly. You can also pre-condition your vehicle to ensure your cabin climate is comfortable and battery temperature is optimized before departure.

1. Set Departure Time:
   - Open the My BMW App on your smartphone.
   - Navigate to the "Charging" section.
   - Tap on the "Departure Time" option.
   - Set your desired departure time for when you need your vehicle to be ready.
   - The My BMW App will then optimize the charging schedule to ensure your car is fully charged and preconditioned by the specified departure time.

2. Pre-Conditioning:  This ensures your car is comfortable and the battery is at the optimal temperature for efficient driving.
   - In the "Charging" section of the My BMW App, you will find the "Pre-Conditioning" option.
   - Toggle the pre-conditioning feature on.
   - The My BMW App will then automatically precondition your vehicle's cabin climate and battery temperature before your scheduled departure time.
 
3. Start Charging:
   - Plug in your BMW electric vehicle to the charging station at your home.
   - The My BMW App will automatically detect the charging session and display the charging status.
   - You can monitor the charging progress, estimated time remaining, and other relevant information directly in the My BMW App.

4. Charging Scheduling:  The My BMW App allows you to set a regular charging schedule, such as charging every night at a specific time. This helps ensure your vehicle is always ready for your daily commute or trips, without the need to manually start the charging process each time.


By using the features in the My BMW App, you can seamlessly manage your home charging experience, optimize the battery's state of charge, and ensure your vehicle is ready to go when you need it.

 

Learn more about BMW Charging here.

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