Plug and Go Charging email from BMW

scottjays · 09-12-2024, 10:01 AM

I received an email yesterday from BMW USA. Anyone else see this?
I have been waiting for charging w/out using the app. My Ford Mach-e is truly plug and charge. I am hoping my dealer is 'in the loop' on this update.

"Plug & Charge is an easy and secure way to charge your BMW i5. Simply plug in and go — without app or charger interaction. It automates communicating and billing with Electrify America public charging stations for a frictionless charging experience.

Your BMW i5 is now eligible for the Plug & Charge feature. To get started, bring your vehicle to your local BMW Center for the complimentary Plug & Charge software upgrade."

scas12 · 09-12-2024, 10:55 AM

I've been using plug and go since I got the i5 in Feb. I think it works for Electrify America and Shell Recharge but I've only tried it on EA.

dsgs · 09-12-2024, 10:57 AM

Does anyone know if we get Plug & Charge in Canada?

scottjays · 09-12-2024, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by scas12

I've been using plug and go since I got the i5 in Feb. I think it works for Electrify America and Shell Recharge but I've only tried it on EA.

I am in South FL. I use EA exclusively for the free 2 year charging. I have never had plug and charge work...meaning I must use the BMW app to open and select the Charge Here and select the charge station ID. First time I charged I called EA b/c I was so used to the Ford being truly plug in and charge and could not get BMW to charge. I was told Plug and Charge was coming..for now use app to select Charge Here and station number, that has worked fine but I would prefer to just plug in and not use phone app

RichardInCA · 09-12-2024, 11:38 AM

I’ve used it a while back in CA without issue.

SkykingUSA · 09-12-2024, 02:18 PM

I have also used it once in the Los Angeles area on Electrify America with no issue. The "genius" set it up in my car when I took delivery in March 2024 and it worked perfectly when I tried it. Just plug it in, and it starts charging with Electrify America. Maybe your car needs an update or for it to be set up somehow?

agorski · 09-12-2024, 02:42 PM

Can't find where it is in the MyBMW app, but Plug and Charge didn't work for me until I enabled it in the app, even though I had the contract in the app.

LVBMW · 09-12-2024, 04:07 PM

Do you have the plug and charge contract showing in the car (and toggled on) in the charging menu in iDrive? You shouldn't need a software upgrade in general on the i5. It comes with P&C by default.

agorski · 09-12-2024, 05:06 PM

Yeah, I couldn't find it in the app because I probably did it in the car.

LVBMW · 09-16-2024, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by agorski

Yeah, I couldn't find it in the app because I probably did it in the car.

Plug and Charge is not enabled through the app but rather through toggling in on via iDrive in the car. The app, however, is where you need to setup your free EA charging.

Trevor G · 09-16-2024, 07:44 PM

EA plug and charge has worked for me from day one flawless. No clue why they would be saying it is now available.

scottjays · 09-17-2024, 10:43 AM

I am OP...I can confirm plug and charge is now working for me. Apparently b/c I was a early M60 delivered, this was not activated. I tested yesterday at EA and it is working properly

09-12-2024, 10:01 AM	#1
scottjays Starfleet Command 408 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	Plug and Go Charging email from BMW I received an email yesterday from BMW USA. Anyone else see this? I have been waiting for charging w/out using the app. My Ford Mach-e is truly plug and charge. I am hoping my dealer is 'in the loop' on this update. "Plug & Charge is an easy and secure way to charge your BMW i5. Simply plug in and go — without app or charger interaction. It automates communicating and billing with Electrify America public charging stations for a frictionless charging experience. Your BMW i5 is now eligible for the Plug & Charge feature. To get started, bring your vehicle to your local BMW Center for the complimentary Plug & Charge software upgrade." __________________ 2020 X5 M50i Phytonic Blue w/ Black Merino 22" 747M wheels,
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scas12 Private First Class 538 Rep 149 Posts Drives: Audi SQ5, i5 M60 Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I've been using plug and go since I got the i5 in Feb. I think it works for Electrify America and Shell Recharge but I've only tried it on EA.
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dsgs Private 162 Rep 61 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW i5 M60 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if we get Plug & Charge in Canada?
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RichardInCA Major 4649 Rep 1,138 Posts Drives: 24 BMW i5 M60 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5 M60 xdrive [0.00]	I’ve used it a while back in CA without issue.
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SkykingUSA Major 3337 Rep 1,121 Posts Drives: 2024 i5 eDrive40 Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Santa Clarita, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 [7.37] 2013 Mazda CX-9 [10.00]	I have also used it once in the Los Angeles area on Electrify America with no issue. The "genius" set it up in my car when I took delivery in March 2024 and it worked perfectly when I tried it. Just plug it in, and it starts charging with Electrify America. Maybe your car needs an update or for it to be set up somehow? __________________ 2024 i5 eDrive40 / Vegas Red / Black Veganza / Dark Oak Gloss Trim with Dark Silv Acc / Premium Package / M Sport Package / M Sport Pro Package / Driving Assistance Pro Package / Luxury Seating Package / 19" 936 M Aero Wheels NonRFT
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agorski Private First Class 478 Rep 119 Posts Drives: BMW i5 eDrive 40 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Prescott AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5 eDrive 40 [9.50]	Can't find where it is in the MyBMW app, but Plug and Charge didn't work for me until I enabled it in the app, even though I had the contract in the app.
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LVBMW Major 2544 Rep 1,220 Posts Drives: '24 iX M60 '23 Tesla Model Y-P Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 Tesla Model Y ... [6.87] 2024 BMW iX M60 [9.87]	Do you have the plug and charge contract showing in the car (and toggled on) in the charging menu in iDrive? You shouldn't need a software upgrade in general on the i5. It comes with P&C by default.
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agorski Private First Class 478 Rep 119 Posts Drives: BMW i5 eDrive 40 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Prescott AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW i5 eDrive 40 [9.50]	Yeah, I couldn't find it in the app because I probably did it in the car.
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scottjays Starfleet Command 408 Rep 812 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	I am OP...I can confirm plug and charge is now working for me. Apparently b/c I was a early M60 delivered, this was not activated. I tested yesterday at EA and it is working properly __________________ 2020 X5 M50i Phytonic Blue w/ Black Merino 22" 747M wheels,
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