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In order to deliver on their promise that the i3 and i8 are the most eco-friendly cars currently built in the world, BMW just announced that the Smart Charging App is now available for the famed Electronauts.
The Electronauts are electric vehicle enthusiasts who leased a BMW ActiveE as part of the company’s field trial which began in 2012, many of whom were among the first in the U.S. to take delivery of a BMW i3.
The new app allows customers to charge their cars at home at the best possible rates, therefore saving as much as $400 annually, according to BMW. Honestly speaking, it doesn’t seem all that impressive but you do get other functions as well.
Features like preconditioning the i3’s temperature, see its status, the actual charging time and costs and adjusting the charging settings remotely are also included in the app.
“By automating the at-home charging planning process with the BMW Smart Charging App, we are offering BMW i customers greater convenience and helping them conserve energy while maximizing their cost savings,” said Jose Guerrero, Product Manager and U.S. Product Planning and Strategy for BMW i, BMW of North America.
“BMW is dedicated to improving the at-home charging experience for customers so they can best optimize their electric vehicles for daily use. The BMW Smart Charging App provides BMW i3 drivers with an easy-to-use app that is integrated with the vehicle,” said Julian Lienich, Project Lead, BMW Group.
The i3 just started leaving USA dealerships and signs are promising. In May alone, the company managed to deliver 336 units, but numbers are expected to climb with the introduction of the Range Extended models that couldn’t be delivered until a week ago due to a misunderstanding.
The new app allows customers to charge their cars at home at the best possible rates, therefore saving as much as $400 annually, according to BMW. Honestly speaking, it doesn’t seem all that impressive but you do get other functions as well.
Features like preconditioning the i3’s temperature, see its status, the actual charging time and costs and adjusting the charging settings remotely are also included in the app.
“By automating the at-home charging planning process with the BMW Smart Charging App, we are offering BMW i customers greater convenience and helping them conserve energy while maximizing their cost savings,” said Jose Guerrero, Product Manager and U.S. Product Planning and Strategy for BMW i, BMW of North America.
“BMW is dedicated to improving the at-home charging experience for customers so they can best optimize their electric vehicles for daily use. The BMW Smart Charging App provides BMW i3 drivers with an easy-to-use app that is integrated with the vehicle,” said Julian Lienich, Project Lead, BMW Group.
The i3 just started leaving USA dealerships and signs are promising. In May alone, the company managed to deliver 336 units, but numbers are expected to climb with the introduction of the Range Extended models that couldn’t be delivered until a week ago due to a misunderstanding.
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