--- title: "BMW gives 2027 iX3, i5 and i7 buyers $500 in charging credits and a free year of IONNA" description: "The package comes with a 25% IONNA discount for a year, but Tesla Supercharger and Electrify America sessions are excluded." url: https://cars.skoop.news/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electr-081016/ published: 2026-11-08T23:20:05.060891-05:00 modified: 2026-11-08T23:20:05.060903-05:00 section: "Cars & EVs" publisher: "skoop.news" language: en keywords: ["BMW", "Neue Klasse", "My BMW", "BMW Charging Network", "Plug & Charge", "BMW ChargingNetwork", "BMW Membership", "IONNA", "ChargePoint", "EPA-estimated"] hashtags: ["#NeueKlasse", "#MyBMW", "#BMWChargingNetwork", "#Cars", "#ev"] image: https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6b/Electric_Car_recharging.jpg/1280px-Electric_Car_recharging.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail --- # 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. Published 2026-11-08 · Updated 2026-11-08 · Cars & EVs, [skoop.news](https://skoop.news/) ## In brief - BMW offers eligible buyers and lessees $500 in public charging credits along with a complimentary year of IONNA membership. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) - BMW identifies IONNA, Shell Recharge, ChargePoint and EVgo among the participating networks. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) - The complimentary one-year BMW Membership at IONNA provides a 25% discount on qualifying charging sessions during the membership period. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) ## What BMW is offering BMW offers eligible buyers and lessees $500 in public charging credits along with a complimentary year of IONNA membership. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) If you buy or lease an eligible 2027 model-year i5, i7 or iX3, the offer applies to you. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) BMW introduced the package on November 5, 2026, and launched the promotion on a Thursday. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) [[2]](https://electrek.co/2026/11/06/bmw-offers-500-free-public-charging-new-2027-ix3-i5-i7-evs/) Customers who acquired qualifying vehicles before the November 5 launch date may also receive the benefits. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) ## Where the credits work BMW identifies IONNA, Shell Recharge, ChargePoint and EVgo among the participating networks. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) The $200 credit can only be used for charging sessions at IONNA locations. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) BMW's published terms exclude Tesla Supercharger and Electrify America sessions from the promotional credits. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) BMW's ChargingNetwork provides access to more than 180,000 compatible public charging points across the United States through the My BMW app. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) ## The IONNA membership The complimentary one-year BMW Membership at IONNA provides a 25% discount on qualifying charging sessions during the membership period. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) After it ends, customers can keep the 25% discount by buying a paid subscription. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) 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]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) ## The network behind it IONNA is a charging network formed through a joint venture supported by eight major automakers. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) Its founding partners are BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, Stellantis and Toyota. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) IONNA has a long-term ambition of at least 30,000 charging points by 2030. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) ## 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]](https://electrek.co/2026/11/06/bmw-offers-500-free-public-charging-new-2027-ix3-i5-i7-evs/) Its 800-volt electrical system is designed to support high-power DC charging. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) The 2027 i7 has up to 362 miles of range and incorporates elements and technology from the Neue Klasse platform. [[2]](https://electrek.co/2026/11/06/bmw-offers-500-free-public-charging-new-2027-ix3-i5-i7-evs/) The 2027 i5 offers up to 310 miles of range and is not built on the dedicated Neue Klasse platform. [[2]](https://electrek.co/2026/11/06/bmw-offers-500-free-public-charging-new-2027-ix3-i5-i7-evs/) BMW will launch the new iX5 and i3 in the first quarter of 2027, both based on the Neue Klasse platform. [[2]](https://electrek.co/2026/11/06/bmw-offers-500-free-public-charging-new-2027-ix3-i5-i7-evs/) ## 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]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) Once you are enrolled in the BMW ChargingNetwork, the credits automatically apply to eligible charging sessions. [[2]](https://electrek.co/2026/11/06/bmw-offers-500-free-public-charging-new-2027-ix3-i5-i7-evs/) A $50 preauthorization hold may apply to individual charging sessions when you use the credits. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) The credits have no cash value and are non-transferable and non-refundable. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) The credits and membership benefits are generally valid for up to one year from the vehicle's retail date. [[1]](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) ## Sources 1. [BMW Offers $500 in Free Charging Credits With Its 2027 Electric Vehicles - DAX Street](https://daxstreet.com/news/441373/bmw-offers-500-in-free-charging-credits-with-its-2027-electric-vehicles/) — DAX Street 2. [BMW is throwing in $500 in free public charging with its new 2027 iX3, i5, and i7 EVs](https://electrek.co/2026/11/06/bmw-offers-500-free-public-charging-new-2027-ix3-i5-i7-evs/) — Electrek Image: Photo (illustrative): original: Michael Movchinedited by Felix Müller / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Electric_Car_recharging.jpg) --- Written from the sources above and checked twice (rules and an independent model) before publishing. How we work: https://skoop.news/how-we-work/ · Corrections: https://skoop.news/corrections/