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Do I need special equipment to charge my BMW electrified vehicle?

Every all-electric BMW comes equipped with the Flexible Fast Charger. This portable device, compatible with any 120V or 240V outlet, delivers optimized charging wherever you go. You can charge from 0–100% in under 12 hours at a 240V outlet.  The maximum power of 9.6kW is only attainable when equipped with the correct adapter (NEMA 14-50 or NEMA 6-50) on a 240V outlet. In typical situations where the battery is not at 0% charge when charging starts, overnight charging will easily result in a full charge.

The optional BMW Wallbox is the ultimate in electric convenience. With its robust and weather-proof design, it can be installed in your garage or outdoors and delivers Level 2 charging at 9.6 kW charging speeds.   

When charging at public charging stations, no additional equipment is required. The standardized charging system in North America is called CCS (for DC Fast Charging) and J1772 (for L2 charging).

All public charging stations that have a CCS or J1772 plug are available to you. Your BMW’s navigation, as well as the My BMW App, will show you public charging stations equipped with CCS/J1772 plugs.

To learn more about BMW EV charging, please visit our website:  https://www.bmwusa.com/charging.html
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