For North American BMW EV owners, seamless long-distance travel is about to get a serious upgrade. The Bavarians are officially joining the Tesla Supercharger party—though, in true BMW fashion, not without some Germanic precision and a bit of a wait.

BMW has confirmed it will adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—Tesla’s now-ubiquitous plug design that’s rapidly becoming the EV industry default across the continent. Access to Tesla’s Supercharger network is coming, but for most current BMW EV owners, it won’t arrive until the second half of 2025.

What’s Coming and When

According to a dealer bulletin issued October 1, BMW EVs equipped with the CCS (Combined Charging System) port—like the i4, iX, i7, and the i5—will require a BMW-certified adapter to interface with Tesla Superchargers. That adapter is expected to become available in late 2025.

Until then, BMW advises customers to stick with CCS1 and J1772 charging stations to ensure full compatibility and avoid any awkward hiccups at Superchargers.

The good news? BMW is planning a smooth transition. Once the adapter becomes available, existing owners can purchase it, while future BMW EVs will begin shipping with the adapter included—likely beginning in the 2025 model year for select vehicles, and more broadly with major refreshes like the upcoming Neue Klasse models.

Why the Wait?

Because BMW. The brand isn’t just slapping a third-party dongle onto its cars and calling it a day. The adapter is being engineered and certified to BMW’s standards, which means ensuring flawless communication between car and charger, ironclad safety protocols, and a user experience that doesn’t compromise the brand’s reputation for precision.

As the bulletin plainly states: “It is recommended to exclusively use charging stations equipped with CCS1/J1772 connectors” until the transition is finalized.

Looking Ahead: Neue Klasse and Native NACS

BMW’s commitment to NACS runs deeper than adapters. As we reported back in 2023, the automaker plans to integrate the NACS port directly into future EVs—beginning with Neue Klasse models starting in 2025. Expect the next wave of BMW electric vehicles to ship from the factory with NACS support baked in, eliminating the need for adapters entirely.

The Bottom Line

Tesla’s Supercharger network is about to become a major asset for BMW’s electric future. It’s a move driven less by trend-chasing and more by necessity—Tesla’s infrastructure is simply too robust to ignore.

For the brand that coined Freude am Fahren, this isn’t just about range. It’s about expanding the EV ownership experience with the kind of reliability and ease-of-use BMW owners expect—and deserve.