BMW electric vehicle owners in North America can now use Tesla's Supercharger network, adding over 25,000 charging stalls to their options. The rollout, effective December 10, 2025, supports models like the i4, i5, i7, and iX, though some require adapters or software updates. This marks BMW as the 15th automaker to join the network this year amid the industry's shift to the North American Charging Standard.
BMW has officially enabled access to Tesla's Supercharger network for its electric vehicles in North America, starting December 10, 2025. This expansion provides BMW EV drivers with more than 25,000 high-power charging stalls, visible directly in their vehicle's navigation system and the My BMW app. The move follows BMW's earlier promise of access by early 2025, delayed until the end of the year.
Current BMW EVs, equipped with CCS ports, require a CCS-to-NACS adapter to charge at most Tesla V3 and V4 Superchargers. BMW recommends third-party options like the Lectron adapter, priced at $174.99, while its official adapter will be available in Q2 2026. At Tesla's limited "Magic Dock" locations, which include built-in adapters, BMW owners can charge without additional hardware.
Not all models are immediately compatible. The i3 is excluded due to its age. Supported vehicles include the i4 (2022-2026 model years), i5 (2024-2025, with 2026 eDrive40 and xDrive40 after a Spring 2026 software update), i7 (2023-2026), and iX (2022-2025, with 2026 models after the update). BMW confirmed these details to InsideEVs, noting the update for 2026 i5 and iX arrives in Q1 2026, ending March 31.
Charging is streamlined with Plug & Charge support at Tesla stations, allowing sessions to start without the Tesla app; billing occurs through the integrated Shell Recharge account in the My BMW app. Pricing follows Tesla's rates for non-Tesla vehicles, which are higher unless a membership is purchased. Tesla welcomed BMW owners via its Charging account on X, directing them to download the Tesla app for access.
Looking ahead, BMW will adopt native NACS ports starting with the 2026 i5 M60, followed by other models like the Neue Klasse iX3. This integration reduces charging anxiety for BMW owners, especially during travel, as the industry unifies around NACS—BMW joins 14 other automakers enabled in 2025, including Genesis, Honda, and Volvo.
