It’s been a long time coming, but BMW has finally given its EV owners access to Tesla Superchargers, at least in the United States. Information about whether Canada is included remains unclear at this stage. An official confirmation, yet unavailable, should likely arrive soon to address the ambiguity.
As part of the push, BMW customers can now locate the Superchargers directly on the vehicle’s navigation system, with Plug-and-Charge allowing owners to juice up their BMWs without having to download multiple apps while at the station.
With a Few Important Footnotes
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There are, however, a few caveats. While most BMW EVs are compatible, they aren’t as straightforward as you may think. Some models, at least, should have no compatibility issues, especially the BMW i4 and the flagship i7. The Bavarian marque also points out that the 2026 iX and i5 (eDrive40 and xDrive40) models will not have access to Tesla Superchargers until spring of next year. Apparently, the company will roll out a remote software update exclusive to these cars, citing hardware differences.
It’s all a bit confusing, so here’s InsideEVs helping us out with a handy table showing cars that are compatible and those that may require a dealer visit to unlock compatibility. For the most part, electric BMWs belonging to the 2025 model year should be fine.
Something else to bear in mind is that all BMW EVs sold so far have the CCS charging port, so access to the NACS-style Tesla Superchargers will require an adapter. BMW recommends using Lectron’s Vortex Plus charging adapter as it features a BMW-approved interlock design and supports up to 500 kW of power. This little add-on accessory will set you back around $175. However, the German automaker plans to release its own charging adapter by the second quarter of 2026.
On the other hand, if you have access to Tesla’s Magic Dock Superchargers that come with the built-in NACS-to-CCS adapter, charging should be relatively hassle-free. The adapter game is a temporary fix, as the company is already adopting the NACS standard for all future models, with the 2026 BMW i5 M60 debuting the hardware.
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