BMW
Digital Charging Service optimises charging and integrates
electric vehicles into the energy market.
Munich. BMW i is expanding its engagement in electric
mobility with the new BMW Digital Charging Service (DCS). The
intelligent service for predictive, convenient, cost-effective and
green power-optimised charging is connecting vehicles with the world
of energy. Thus BMW i is the first automobile manufacturer to offer
its customers a system that intelligently incorporates charging into
everyday life and at the same time helps to considerably reduce
charging costs. The Digital Charging Service optimises charging
technology for BMW i and BMW iPerformance vehicles and will be
extended in a later phase to other brands. Pilot markets for the new
service are germany and the Netherlands in early 2017, subsequently
more countries will follow.
After activation, the service carries out the charging process fully
independently and autonomously. The BMW Digital Charging Service is
based on two core functions: Tariff and solar optimised vehicle
charging. In the case of tariff-optimised charging, the BMW Digital
Charging Service aligns the charging plan to the customer’s
electricity tariff. Cost-efficiency of the charging process is
improved and the vehicle is automatically charged at the lowest
electricity rates. In selected markets, BMW i cooperates with
innovative energy providers, so that customers are even able to
receive cost reimbursements. In the case of solar-optimised charging,
the BMW Digital Charging Service is aligned to the domestic
photovoltaic system. DCS predicts the solar power based on the
weather-forecast and the output of the installed photovoltaic system
specified by the customer and establishes a charging plan. In this
way, the amount of electricity not consumed at the time of being
generated in the home can also be used for cost-efficient charging of
the electric vehicle. The vehicle is automatically charged in optimum
combination with the self-generated solar power.
The new service is part of BMW 260°ELECTRIC portfolio. More
information can be found at https://charging.bmwgroup.com
BMW i customers can easlily activate the service in their BMW
ConnectedDrive portal.
System provider for CO2-free mobility. Under the
360°ELECTRIC label BMW i brings together since 2013 already a wide
range of products and services which go far beyond the electric car
itself and paving the way to a entirely emissions-free mobility. The
integration of the energy sector as a next consequent step within the
further development of electro mobility plays a vital role in the BMW
Group strategy.
The BMW Digital Chargung Service is the result of broad research and
cooperation-projects in the USA (BMW ChargeForward) and Germany (eMOBILie)
Furthermore: New BMW I Wallboxes With the
introduction of the Digital Charging Service BMW i is launching two
additional BMW i Wallbox models for convenient and fast charging in
the garage at home or in the private parking space. Thanks to further
developed charging electronics, they are now able to handle
three-phase charging currents of up to 22 kW. The top-of-the-range
model is the BMW i Wallbox Connect, which features a factory-set WiFi
connection and is therefore an ideal match for the innovative Digital
Charging Service. Furthermore, it is not only possible to record the
amount of electricity generated via the BMW i Wallbox Connect
separately for each vehicle but also to export the data following the
charging process, which is, for example, essential for recording
charging costs.
About BMW i and BMW iPerformance BMW i is a brand of the BMW Group,
playing the role of an incubator for networked mobility services,
visionary vehicle concepts and a new understanding of premium that is
strongly defined by sustainability. BMW i is represented in 54
countries with the BMW i3 (electric car for use in metropolitan
regions) and the BMW i8 (plug-in hybrid sports car) and BMW
iPerformance automobiles (all BMW plug-in hybrids). BMW i is also
associated with DriveNow (car sharing), ReachNow (CarSharing 2.0),
ChargeNow (easy access to the world’s largest charging point network),
ParkNow (simple location, reservation and payment of parking spaces),
the venture capital company BMW i Ventures (investment in start-up
enterprises with a focus on urban mobility), BMW Energy (services
around energy optimisation) and the Centre of Competence for Urban
Mobility (consulting for cities).
In case of enquiries please contact:
Wieland Brúch
Spokesperson BMW i and Electric Mobility
E-Mail: wieland.bruch@bmwgroup.com
Paloma Brunckhorst Spokesperson BMW i, BMW iPerformance
E-Mail: Paloma.Brunckhorst@bmwgroup.com
Internet: www.press.bmwgroup.com
E-Mail: presse@bmw.de
The BMW Group
With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the
world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles
and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global
company, the BMW Group operates 31 production and assembly facilities
in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2015, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.247 million cars and
nearly 137,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the
financial year 2015 was approximately € 9.22 billion on revenues
amounting to € 92.18 billion. As of 31 December 2015, the BMW Group
had a workforce of 122,244 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.
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