BMW ChargeForward
Free
3.4.1for iPhone, Apple Watch and more
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About BMW ChargeForward
Designed for BMW ChargeForward participants, the ChargeForward app lets participants take control of their charging with the option to always Charge Immediately, to view your vehicle’s charging status, view and set your departure time settings, and view your monthly rewards and reward history, if applicable. Must have an active BMW ChargeForward account to access.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.4.1
Last updated on Mar 4, 2024
Old Versions
Performance improvements and bug fixes
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Version History
3.4.1
Mar 4, 2024
Performance improvements and bug fixes
3.4.0
Nov 14, 2023
This release introduces Carbon Dividend – a new way of optimizing your charging through ChargeForward.
Carbon Dividend uses carbon emissions data to schedule your charging during times when emissions are low. The Carbon Dividend program allows almost every BMW EV driver in the US to participate in smart charging and lower CO2 emissions from EV charging.
Carbon Dividend uses carbon emissions data to schedule your charging during times when emissions are low. The Carbon Dividend program allows almost every BMW EV driver in the US to participate in smart charging and lower CO2 emissions from EV charging.
3.3.1
Mar 15, 2023
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
3.3.0
Dec 5, 2022
- Added support for Apple Watch
- Added the ability to view your charging history
- Added the ability to view your charging history
3.2.3
Nov 9, 2022
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.2.2
Aug 25, 2022
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.2.1
Aug 9, 2022
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.2.0
Aug 1, 2022
This release introduces a new ChargeForward feature called Lightning Rod. You can access the feature in the "More" section of the app.
Lightning Rod is a feature that collects EV driver suggestions on where future charging stations should be built. These recommendations are shared with your utility who may use them for internal analysis and potential use in future EV programs.
Lightning Rod is a feature that collects EV driver suggestions on where future charging stations should be built. These recommendations are shared with your utility who may use them for internal analysis and potential use in future EV programs.
3.1.2
Jun 23, 2022
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.1.1
Apr 22, 2022
The new “Charge Plan” feature will provide detailed information about a driver’s smart charging experience. The Charge Plan is an optimized charging schedule based on certain preferences, departure time, and information from the utility about the best times to charge. This feature provides a timeline of the smart charging session to help understand when the vehicle will be charging or paused. It is only visible when the vehicle is optimizing.
3.1.0
Apr 21, 2022
The new “Charge Plan” feature will provide detailed information about a driver’s smart charging experience. The Charge Plan is an optimized charging schedule based on certain preferences, departure time, and information from the utility about the best times to charge. This feature provides a timeline of the smart charging session to help understand when the vehicle will be charging or paused. It is only visible when the vehicle is optimizing.
3.0.3
Mar 15, 2022
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.0.2
Aug 23, 2021
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.0.1
Jun 4, 2021
Bug fixes and performance improvements
3.0.0
Apr 30, 2021
The ChargeForward app has been updated with a refreshed interface and improved user experience.
2.1.18
Mar 20, 2020
Updated message information to alert users.
2.1.15
Feb 12, 2020
Improved performance
2.1.9
Nov 13, 2019
Improved performance
Small bug fixes for the iOS 13 Notification
Small bug fixes for the iOS 13 Notification
1.0
Jun 29, 2019
BMW ChargeForward FAQ
Click here to learn how to download BMW ChargeForward in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of BMW ChargeForward.
iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 8.5 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
BMW ChargeForward supports English