- Benefits include a $300 BMW credit and a separate $200 IONNA charging credit.
- Eligible models include the i5, iX3, and i7.
- The credits last for one year from the enrollment date.
As electric vehicles (EVs) settle into the mainstream, free public charging benefits are nowhere near as common as they were earlier on. BMW is set to become one of the few automakers to offer such a benefit, partnering with charging provider IONNA to offer $500 in credits to buyers of some new 2027 model-year EVs.
Buyers who opt for select 2027 electric models will receive a $300 BMW ChargingNetwork credit and a separate $200 credit for IONNA locations. The ChargingNetwork credits will be accepted at more than 15 different public charging brands, including ChargePoint, EVgo, and others. Beyond the credits, buyers also receive a one-year BMW Membership at IONNA, giving them a 25% discount on charging.
Also see: IONNA, Automaker-Owned EV Charging Network, Opens
Eligible vehicles include the i5, iX3, and i7. Enrollment occurs in the BMW app, and buyers must complete a setup process before benefits activate. The credits appear automatically in the app, and any charges after the benefit period will be billed to the owner’s card on file.
BMW kicked off the new program Nov. 5, but the automaker said that customers who purchased or leased a 2027 model-year EV before then may also receive the benefits. Charging credits last for one year after the enrollment date.
Owning an EV without a home charger can be a real hassle, but ready access to public chargers is enough for many people to get by. Of course, the credits help, and the BMW app offers navigation services to more than 180,000 charging locations, including IONNA and many others.
