It started with the on-the-road convenience of ChargeNow services. But with BMW, the best is yet to come.
ChargeNow DC Fast and Charge Now by EVgo is now available in 50+ metro areas for BMW i + iPerformance drivers. https://t.co/5NPbPDdmLy
— BMW USA (@BMWUSA) January 26, 2017
What does it take to make a truly memorable electric vehicle experience? The luxury car manufacturer just partnered with enterprise-grade tech platform QMerit to show us.
BMW i and BMW iPerformance drivers can look forward to being able to custom-install a 7.2 kW (32 A, 240 V) BMW charging station at home for their i3, i8, X5 xDrive40e, 740e xDrive, 530e and 330e vehicle models via www.bmwcharging.com as part of BMW's premium 360° Electric Lifestyle program. And laying on thickly the convenience aspect, the system will support tracking charge progress anytime using a compatible smartphone via the BMW Connected app.
Getting the right installer for the optimal price will likewise be a snap. A sophisticated digital platform will let you identify nearby qualified installers and request no-cost, no-obligation quotes from one or more. You'll have the option to accept or reject quotes, as well as to make and track installer appointments for prior to, or timed with, delivery of your new BMW vehicle. You'll even be able to compare installers based on service provider scores in the proprietary QMerit Contribution Index, to become available as the service develops, which measures other BMW drivers' satisfaction ratings.
BMW likewise plans plenty of related services in the near future -- a future which appears to be fast upon us. Further details on exciting advances in the area of electric vehicles and technologies are forthcoming, so stay tuned, and in the meantime, stop by our BMW of Southampton showroom to check out our wide selection of 2016 and 2017 BMW models, including the electric i3, i3 with Range Extender and more!