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BMW EV drivers in the U.S. can now plug into Tesla’s Supercharger network, marking another major expansion of the charging standard that’s quickly becoming the norm across North America. As of December 10, BMW EVs officially support Supercharger access, giving owners entry to more than 2,000 stations and over 25,000 stalls (via BMW BLOG).
The move arrives as Tesla’s Supercharger network continues to grow at a blistering pace. The company recently set a new usage record during the Thanksgiving travel period, and just days earlier opened its biggest Supercharger site yet: a massive 164-stall installation in California. Tesla also now operates more than 75,000 Supercharger stalls globally.
For BMW drivers, the change is immediate and meaningful. With Supercharger access enabled, BMW’s supported EVs — including the i4, i5, i7, and iX — can now charge at Tesla’s North American Charging Standard stations using a CCS-to-NACS adapter. Official BMW adapters won’t arrive until Q2 2026, but approved third-party options like Lectron’s are available today. BMW EVs can also use Tesla’s Magic Dock locations without any adapter, opening up charging to older models such as the i3.
All compatible Superchargers now appear directly in BMW’s navigation system and in the My BMW app, alongside other networks such as Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, and IONNA. With roaming partners included, BMW drivers now have access to roughly 180,000 public charging points across North America. Billing and authentication are handled through Shell Recharge, and Plug & Charge is supported at Supercharger sites — no apps or screens required once everything is set up.
There are a few caveats, though. The 2026 iX and i5 40 will need a remote software update arriving in Q2 2026 before they can charge at Superchargers, due to hardware differences. BMW will begin adding native NACS ports to new models starting with the 2026 i5 M60 and the upcoming iX3, fulfilling the automaker’s 2023 pledge to adopt the charging standard.
BMW now joins a rapidly growing pool of NACS-adopting automakers, with Volkswagen getting access just last month. Stellantis remains the last major brand still waiting for compatibility.
