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is indicated on the indicator light. In some
cases the vehicle is locked.
Additional messages about the charging sta-
tus can be displayed in the instrument cluster
or via the BMW app on the mobile device.
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.
▷ "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.
▷ "Optimized": If the functional require-
ments are met, you can optimize the
charging process, e.g., if you prefer to
charge using renewable energies.
Charging in the time frame
General information
A time frame can be set for the charging proc-
ess, e.g., to charge with a cheap electricity rate.
The vehicle can also start the charging process
before the selected time frame begins or end it
after the selected time frame finishes. The sta-
tus update of the charging process is adjusted
so the vehicle can be as fully charged as pos-
sible and, if applicable, its climate adjusted by
the departure time.
Functional requirement
A departure time is defined.
Setting a time frame for charging
1. Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
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Charging the vehicle
3. "Charging"
4. "Charging mode"
5. "Time slot"
6. Select the desired setting.
Optimized charging
Principle
You can define settings for the charging proc-
ess, e.g., if you prefer to charge using renewa-
ble energies.
General information
The vehicle begins the charging process as
soon as the functional requirements are met
and the chosen settings for the time frame can
be taken into account.
If the selected setting cannot be taken into ac-
count, charging takes place immediately.
Functional requirements
▷ Compatible charging station that complies
with ISO 15118 is used.
▷ Information on the type of electricity and
electricity tariffs is provided by the infra-
structure.
▷ Vehicle and charging station are connected.
▷ Departure time is set.
▷ Departure time is activated.
Setting a time frame for charging
1. Apps menu
2. "Vehicle"
3. "Charging"
4. "Charging mode"
5. "Time slot"
6. Select the desired setting:
▷ "CO₂ emissions": Power sources with
low or no CO2 emissions will be prefer-
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