Electrify Canada and BMW Group Canada announced an agreement to provide customers of the all-electric BMW i7 luxury sedan three years of complimentary charging across the Electrify Canada network for first owners, beginning from the date of vehicle purchase.
Drivers will access charging, charging history, locate stations, or check the status of chargers through the Electrify Canada mobile app.
“We’re excited to continue our work with BMW and extend it to Canada to help even more of their customers feel confident taking their EVs wherever they need to go,” said Rob Barrosa, Vice President of Technology at Electrify Canada and Electrify America. “As more EVs like the BMW i7 come to market, fast-charging solutions from Electrify Canada and our ongoing work to expand charging access for customers, will be critical to increasing EV adoption.”
This is the first time that BMW’s flagship 7 Series has received an all-electric powertrain and it yields a range of up to 512 km, according to Natural Resources Canada. Using Electrify Canada’s DC fast 350 kW chargers—the fastest speed commercially available today—the i7 can reach its peak charging power of 195 kW.
“As leaders in the luxury segment, we want to provide our flagship i7 customers with a premium charging experience,” said David George, President and CEO of BMW Group Canada. “This charging agreement with Electrify Canada gives i7 owners a fast and convenient way to charge their vehicles when out-of-home and helps make a further case to go electric.”
To learn more about the charging process, owners can visit the “What to expect when charging an electric vehicle” page on Electrify Canada’s website. In addition, customers can direct any questions or request guidance from Electrify Canada’s 24-hour Customer Contact Centre at 1-833-231-3226.
