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The BMW Flexible Fast Charger is designed to charge all 2022+ BMW electric vehicles quickly and reliably. Interchangeable adapters make it easy to switch and swap to your charging needs. Set up of charging ports is simply designed to have your vehicle charging within minutes. Confirm the outlet you're using has been reviewed and approved by a licensed electrician, as level 2 charging requires professional installation. Please never use an extension cable to charge your BMW. When charging, the light will flash red if there is an error.

New, convenient features and a smarter interface seamlessly integrates your BMW into your digital life. VEHICLE STATUS Access from anywhere. Stay updated. Prepare for every adventure with an overview of your BMW’s range, current mileage, window and door status, and more. Locate anywhere. Keep track of where your BMW is located on the map or monitor your car’s surroundings with Remote 3D view. more Complete control. Manage your BMW from anywhere with your phone by starting your engine, locking and unlocking the doors, and more. Instant support. Receive maintenance alerts, schedule a service appointment with your preferred dealer, or start Remote Software Upgrades with just one tap. Stay on track. The new My BMW App transforms every drive into an adventure. With the latest navigation features and map services, you can explore old or new destinations with complete ease and convenience. Experience everything. Discover restaurants, sights, or nearby gas stations in every neighborhood. Locate points of interest (POIs) from the app to explore when you drive, or save them for later. Spot parking quickly. The search for parking ends here. This BMW app uses intelligent technology to help you find the closest vacant space or parking lot, so you’ll never miss a good spot again. Sync your maps. Get a head start by sending destinations to your BMW’s navigation system. Start navigating with real-time traffic updates immediately, or store the address for a later trip. ELECTRIC FEATURES Take charge of every drive. With advanced features specifically designed for your electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid, you can check your current battery charge and available range, and even set a route to compatible charging stations within your range. Schedule charging times and preconditioning for additional convenience and enhanced comfort. FINANCIAL SERVICES Manage your account. Make payments. Pay your monthly BMW Financial Services lease or loan account balance directly through the My BMW App. Get notifications. Receive regular payment reminders and confirmations to your mobile device for extra peace of mind. Access statements. View your past statements and access your recent account history from your BMW Financial Services profile. View payoff quotes. Obtain payoff information, see additional instructions, and download documents right from the My BMW App.

TIME reveals its annual list of the Best Inventions for 2022, which features 200 extraordinary innovations. To compile the list, TIME solicited nominations from TIME’s editors and correspondents around the world, and through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields such as the electric vehicle industry, green energy, and the metaverse. TIME then evaluated each contender on a number of key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact. more Of the new list, TIME’s editors write, “The result is a list of 200 groundbreaking inventions (and 50 special mention inventions) including life-mapping artificial intelligence, diamonds made from excess carbon in the air, and the most powerful telescope ever that are changing how we live, work, play, and think about what’s possible. The full list is available here: time.com/best-inventions-2022 Color change at the touch of a button. The BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink is a unique vehicle capable of changing its entire body color at the touch of a button and was first revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 in Las Vegas. By making it possible to alter the body color and display different patterns, the BMW iX Flow opens up a whole new way of personalizing the driving experience. A variable exterior color can also contribute to wellness in the interior and to the efficiency of the vehicle. This is done by taking account of the different abilities of light and dark colors when it comes to reflecting sunlight and the associated absorption of thermal energy. A white surface reflects a lot more sunlight than a black one. By implication, heating of the vehicle and passenger compartment as a result of strong sunlight and high outside temperatures can be reduced by changing the exterior to a light color. In cooler weather, a dark outer skin will help the vehicle to absorb noticeably more warmth from the sun. In both cases, selective color changes can help to cut the amount of cooling and heating required from the vehicle's air conditioning. This reduces the amount of energy the vehicle electrical system needs and with it also the vehicle's fuel or electricity consumption. In an all-electric car, changing the color in line with the weather can therefore also help to increase the range. In the interior, the technology could, for example, prevent the dashboard from heating up too much. E Ink technology itself is extremely energy efficient. Unlike displays or projectors, the electrophoretic technology needs absolutely no energy to keep the chosen color state constant. Current only flows during the short color changing phase. Millions of paint capsules in a custom wrap. Electrophoretic coloring is based on a technology developed by E Ink that is most well-known from the displays used in eReaders. The surface coating of the BMW iX Flow featuring E Ink contains many millions of microcapsules, with a diameter equivalent to the thickness of a human hair. Each of these microcapsules contains negatively charged white pigments and positively charged black pigments. Depending on the chosen setting, stimulation by means of an electrical field causes either the white or the black pigments to collect at the surface of the microcapsule, giving the car body the desired shade.

HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, today announced that the BMW Group is utilizing the HERE HD Live Map, HERE’s high-definition map, to enable hands-free driving in the United States and Canada. HERE is one of the world’s first companies to provide high-definition maps for Level 2+ automated driving capabilities in series production vehicles. This is the result of a long-standing collaboration between BMW and HERE on next generation mapping capabilities. more 7 Series is the first BMW series production vehicle to use HERE HD Live Map for hands-free driving. BMW first introduced hands-free driving at a maximum speed of 85 mph in 2018. Now, the all-new 7 Series is BMW’s first production vehicle with SAE Level 2+ automated functionalities. With the HERE HD Live Map onboard, this function enables hands-free driving on interstates and highways, provided drivers remain focused on the road ahead and ready to take control. Additionally, the HERE platform provides functionality for the vehicle’s navigation system to display in real-time where the SAE Level 2+ function can be activated safely. Over time, the HERE HD Live Map will be integrated in additional BMW models as automated driving capabilities increase across vehicles, roadways, and regions. “A digital HD map is essential for highly automated driving. HERE HD Live Map is rich and reliable: it provides road geometry, route profile, and traffic signs – all on a global scale,” said Dr. Nicolai Martin, Senior Vice President Driving Experience at BMW Group. “We have been working with HERE for many years to bring highly automated driving to market, and we are no thrilled to see the result of our collaboration finally come to life. Together, we are going one step further in delivering on our promise to provide a superior driving experience to our customers.” “We’re delighted to see our HERE HD Live Map enable automated driving at Level 2+ for BMW series production vehicles. This collaboration demonstrates the value of maps for highly automated driving. We look forward to supporting the expansion of Level 2+ to all types of roads,” said Fred Hessabi, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at HERE Technologies. HERE HD Live Map: a key component to automated driving safety and user comfort. The HERE HD Live Map consists of rich, highly accurate and fresh layers of data to support the vehicle in knowing exactly where it is on the road and what road features lie ahead. The lane-level data serves as a redundant source of information to the on-board sensors, providing additional quality assurances for the system. HERE HD Live Map helps a vehicle to proactively adjust its behavior to upcoming road characteristics. BMW 7 Series utilizes Predictive Routing and HERE Real-Time Traffic. Like the BMW iX, the all-new BMW 7 Series also features HERE Predictive Routing, a cloud-based routing functionality that learns individual driving patterns to propose more personalized journeys. In addition, the all-new BMW 7 Series uses HERE Real Time Traffic across 70 countries. The service delivers drivers detailed information on traffic congestion with lane-level precision and potential road hazards ahead, with automatic re-routing capabilities, helping drivers stay safe and save time.

Adventure is a gift that keeps on giving. Now through November 30th, get a credit of up to $3,250 on select models at the BMW Road Home Sales Event. THE 2022 BMW ROAD HOME SALES EVENT 'Tis the season for the unexpected moments that bring you joy all year round. Surprise your family – or yourself – with up to $3,250 off select Sports Activity Vehicles® and sedans, now through November 30th. Click here to view inventory. Offers available to qualified customers with excellent credit history who finance through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC. Offer limited to customers who have owned a BMW model in the last 12 months. In order to qualify for a BMW Lease Loyalty Credit, loyal current or former BMW owners or lessees must show proof of ownership or BMW Financial Services NA, LLC account number and qualify for credit approval. Available combined lease and loyalty credits of up to $3,250 on select new 2023 BMW X5, up to $3,000 on select new 2023 5 series models, and up to $1,500 on select new 2023 X7. Must take delivery by November 30. Availability of lease and loyalty credits are subject to dealer participation. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details.

You never know what the road home will surprise you with. But you can drive it in style with one of these BMW models. The 2023 BMW X7 features luxurious finishes, elevated comfort, and modern technology to exceed all driver expectations. The 2023 BMW X5 focuses on advanced engineering and an impressive design, getting you where you need to be in style. The 2023 BMW 5 Series embodies classic style, powerful engineering, and refined luxury. For whatever drives you forward, the BMW Road Home Sales Event will lead the charge. Offers available to qualified customers with excellent credit history who finance through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC. Offer limited to customers who have owned a BMW model in the last 12 months. In order to qualify for a BMW Lease Loyalty Credit, loyal current or former BMW owners or lessees must show proof of ownership or BMW Financial Services NA, LLC account number and qualify for credit approval. Available combined lease and loyalty credits of up to $3,250 on select new 2023 BMW X5, up to $3,000 on select new 2023 5 series models, and up to $1,500 on select new 2023 X7. Must take delivery by November 30. Availability of lease and loyalty credits are subject to dealer participation. Visit your authorized BMW Center for important details.

KNOW NO BOUNDS THE LIMITED EDITION BMW M4 CSL Get ready to shatter your personal best with the fastest BMW M4 ever produced. Feel the intense combination of agility, raw muscle, and road-gripping precision. Exceptional BMW M engineering and advanced lightweight construction make this Limited Edition M4 CSL a true champion – on and off the track. Born for the racetrack, the Limited Edition BMW M4 CSL has achieved the fastest Nürburgring lap time of any road-ready BMW. A 3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo inline-6 cylinder engine delivers 543 horsepower, while the re-tuned suspension is lowered by 8mm for increased precision and more dynamic handling. Watch below as Top Gear takes the BMW M4 CSL for a spin.

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For some, the rush of life is also the rush of escape. Take control of your next adventure behind the wheel of the 2023 BMW X1. The versatile Sports Activity Vehicle packs power and personality. There's nothing shy about the 2023 BMW X1. An all-new exterior design and a refined, tech-forward interior puts the pride in your drive on display. more The expansive BMW Curved Display appears in the X1 for the first time and includes touch-focused interactive design. The X1 also showcases the most advanced safety features and onboard driving technology available to BMW drivers. The 2023 BMW X1 is here to help you break out of your routine and escape from the ordinary. Start customizing your SAV online today, or contact your local BMW Center to experience one in person. Click here for more information.

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With the optional Comfort Access and the Digital Key Plus, you can add a vehicle key to your compatible iPhone or Apple Watch to lock, unlock, and start your BMW. To create the main key for your BMW, a BMW iD with a linked vehicle is required. You must complete the set up before pressing the Start/Stop button. It's important to have both physical keys with you inside the BMW. more From the My BMW App on your phone, go to the Vehicle tab and tap the Digital Key Plus prompt. Follow the instructions on your phone to begin the process. Once the pairing is done, you will receive a notification on your phone and the key will be added to your Apple Wallet. You can complete this process via the set-up email provided to you once completed setting up your My BMW App account.