Cars & EVsbreaking news
BMW gives 2027 iX3, i5 and i7 buyers $500 in charging credits and a free year of IONNA
The package comes with a 25% IONNA discount for a year, but Tesla Supercharger and Electrify America sessions are excluded.
What BMW is offering
BMW offers eligible buyers and lessees $500 in public charging credits along with a complimentary year of IONNA membership. [1] If you buy or lease an eligible 2027 model-year i5, i7 or iX3, the offer applies to you. [1]
BMW introduced the package on November 5, 2026, and launched the promotion on a Thursday. [1][2] Customers who acquired qualifying vehicles before the November 5 launch date may also receive the benefits. [1]
Where the credits work
BMW identifies IONNA, Shell Recharge, ChargePoint and EVgo among the participating networks. [1] The $200 credit can only be used for charging sessions at IONNA locations. [1]
BMW's published terms exclude Tesla Supercharger and Electrify America sessions from the promotional credits. [1] BMW's ChargingNetwork provides access to more than 180,000 compatible public charging points across the United States through the My BMW app. [1]
The IONNA membership
The complimentary one-year BMW Membership at IONNA provides a 25% discount on qualifying charging sessions during the membership period. [1] After it ends, customers can keep the 25% discount by buying a paid subscription. [1]
Without that subscription, drivers can still qualify for a 10% IONNA discount when starting a session through Plug & Charge or the My BMW app. [1]
The network behind it
IONNA is a charging network formed through a joint venture supported by eight major automakers. [1] Its founding partners are BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis and Toyota. [1] IONNA has a long-term ambition of at least 30,000 charging points by 2030. [1]
The cars covered
The 2027 iX3 is BMW's first Neue Klasse vehicle and has an EPA-estimated range of up to 434 miles. [2] Its 800-volt electrical system is designed to support high-power DC charging. [1]
The 2027 i7 has up to 362 miles of range and incorporates elements and technology from the Neue Klasse platform. [2] The 2027 i5 offers up to 310 miles of range and is not built on the dedicated Neue Klasse platform. [2]
BMW will launch the new iX5 and i3 in the first quarter of 2027, both based on the Neue Klasse platform. [2]
What it means for you
To redeem the package, go to the Charging section of the My BMW app, open Services, select Charging Wallet and access BMW Charging Network. [1] Once you are enrolled in the BMW ChargingNetwork, the credits automatically apply to eligible charging sessions. [2]
A $50 preauthorization hold may apply to individual charging sessions when you use the credits. [1] The credits have no cash value and are non-transferable and non-refundable. [1]
The credits and membership benefits are generally valid for up to one year from the vehicle's retail date. [1]
Sources
Written from the sources above and checked twice before publishing. How we work · Report an error
