Preconditioning is one of the best features available in a BMW electric vehicle. There are a lot of benefits to the precondition and preventilation functions, and in this article, we will outline them. For example, it’s winter season and you need to drive your new pure electric BMW i4 to your next skiing destination. And as you might know, colder weather and long trips can be some of the most stressful things you deal with as an electric vehicle driver.
Fortunately, BMW electric vehicles have the ability to warm up or condition the battery pack. They can also get the cabin to a comfortable temperature before you depart on your journey. All BMW electric vehicles use the battery pack not only for propulsion but also for cabin climate control – heating and cooling. Being able to use “shore” power (while plugged in) before you set out, it will help you maximize the electric car’s range. especially in challenging weather. BMW calls this preconditioning.
Setting your BMW i3/i4 or iX to precondition is a little more involved than you would think. In this article and in the video below, we’ve outlined the steps to help you with achieve this. There are several ways how to precondition your BMW: either via the My BMW App, or via the iDrive 7 and iDrive 8 menu. So let’s take a look.
Preconditioning only occurs when you program your BMW to preheat the cabin and the battery pack before setting out on your journey. Your BMW electric car needs to be plugged in order to get the maximum benefit from it. For those that deal with staggering summer heat, such as those in Arizona, preconditioning will cool the cabin and the battery pack to get it to the most efficient operating temperature.
You have to program a departure time. The BMW will take approximately an hour to warm up a cold battery pack, so it needs to know when you want to leave. Programing a departure time is the only way…
