BMW electric vehicles can now be charged at Tesla Superchargers in the US. The update, effective December 10, expands the BMW charging network to include more than 2,000 Tesla stations and more than 25,000 Superchargers – an immediate increase in fast charging availability for current BMW electric vehicle owners.

This change is part of BMW’s ongoing efforts to achieve broader charging compatibility as the industry transitions to the North American Charging Standard (NACS).

What this means for BMW drivers

With the addition of Superchargers, BMW now offers customers access to a total of 180,000 public charging points across North America. This number includes networks from partners such as IONNA, Electrify America, ChargePoint, EVgo and others, all accessible via Shell Recharge in the My BMW app.

Each supported station appears directly in the vehicle’s navigation system and app, and where available, charging can be started automatically via Plug & Charge – no screens or apps are required at the station.

This is how BMW electric vehicles charge at Tesla stations

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BMW electric vehicles can use the Supercharger network in two ways:

NACS stations

  • Current generation BMW electric vehicles – including i4, i5, i7 and iX – can be charged using a CCS to NACS DC adapter. BMW recommends using only BMW approved adapters for these sessions. Official BMW adapters will be available as accessories from the second quarter of 2026.

Magic Dock Stations

  • Some Tesla locations have the Magic Dock, an integrated CCS to NACS adapter. Any BMW electric vehicle, including older models like the i3, can be charged at these locations without additional hardware.

BMW will begin transitioning new vehicles to native NACS ports, starting with the 2026 i5 M60, followed by additional models later this year – including the upcoming iX3. If you recall, an i5 test mule with a native NACS port was spotted in Colorado this year.

Plug & Charge on Tesla Superchargers

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BMW’s Plug & Charge function now also works on Tesla Superchargers. The drivers are simply connected and the session starts automatically.

A few practical tips:

  • Pricing follows Tesla’s normal rate structure for non-Tesla vehicles.
  • The Tesla app is not required.
  • Billing takes place via the customer’s Shell Recharge account in the My BMW app.
  • Drivers who have not set up a Shell Recharge account must do so.