BMW electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the United States now have access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. As of today, December 10, Supercharger access is officially enabled for BMW EVs, connecting them to more than 2,000 stations and over 25,000 Supercharger stalls across North America.
BMW’s announcement today was specific to U.S. drivers. It is unclear when Canadian owners will have access to the Supercharger network. We have reached out to BMW for clarification and will update this article when we receive a response.
How BMW EVs connect at Superchargers
BMW owners have two ways to charge at Tesla sites depending on the station equipment:
Using a NACS adapter
Current models such as the i4, i5, i7, and iX can connect at NACS-equipped Superchargers using a compatible adapter. BMW recommends only using BMW-approved adapters to ensure proper communication and safe power delivery.
However, official adapters from BMW will only be available beginning in Q2 2026.
Using Tesla’s Magic Dock
Some Supercharger locations include Tesla’s integrated Magic Dock, a built-in CCS-to-NACS adapter that works seamlessly with BMW EVs, including older models like the i3. No separate hardware is needed at these sites.
BMW plans to integrate native NACS charging ports directly into new electric models starting with the 2026 i5 M60, followed by additional vehicles including the next-generation iX3.
The 2026 iX and i5 40 won’t gain Supercharger compatibility until a remote software update arrives in Q2 2026, as they have hardware differences compared to other BMW electric models.
Plug & Charge Support
BMW’s existing Plug & Charge feature is also now operational at compatible Tesla Superchargers, automatically handling authentication and billing. Pricing will follow Tesla’s standard rates for non-Tesla EVs. A Tesla account is not required, but owners must have a Shell Recharge account set up prior to their first charging session.
Shell Recharge consolidates payment and access across more than 15 charging networks, meaning BMW drivers can review charging history and manage billing from one place.
With access to Superchargers now open, BMW says their EV drivers can tap into more than 180,000 public charging points across North America when including roaming partners like Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, and the new IONNA network.
With BMW now gaining Supercharger access, that leaves Stellantis as the only automaker still waiting for access. This is not surprising however as they only recently announced their intentions to adopt NACS, more than two years after Ford started the industry-wide shift to Tesla’s charging technology.
