BMW offers $500 in free public charging with new 2027 EVs

BMW is offering $500 in public charging credits to buyers and lessees of its new 2027 iX3, i5 and i7 electric vehicles, the company has announced. The package includes $200 that can be used at the IONNA network, a fast-growing set of public chargers.

The offer covers eligible buyers and lessees of the 2027 iX3, i5 and i7. The details come from BMW's own announcement of the package. The same offer is also described as $500 of free charging.

The $200 portion works at IONNA chargers. The remaining credit can be used at other public charging points. The full list of eligible networks and the expiry date for the credits have not been stated.

The offer is not directly available to buyers in India. The BMW models named are sold in the US market, and the credit is a US offer. Indian buyers of BMW EVs would need to check local terms with BMW India.

The package is one of several incentives carmakers use to lower the cost of owning an electric vehicle. Public charging is a common concern for EV buyers, particularly on longer trips. Charging credits are designed to make the first months of ownership cheaper.

How many buyers are expected to take up the offer, and whether it will run beyond the 2027 model year, have not been disclosed. Details on the exact conditions, including any minimum purchase or lease terms, have not been stated.