Richmond Hill, ON.  BMW Group Canada today announced a major expansion of public charging access and simplicity for BMW and MINI electric vehicle drivers, unveiling the availability of Shell Recharge within the My BMW and MINI apps across Canada, alongside compatibility and availability of charging on the North American Charging Standard (NACS) Tesla Supercharger network. Together, these enhancements dramatically improve day-to-day convenience, streamline trip planning and payment, and leverage North America’s most extensive fast-charging infrastructure - reflecting BMW’s commitment to making EV ownership as effortless as possible.

One account, more stations, simpler charging.

Shell Recharge is now integrated into the My BMW and MINI apps, aggregating many of Canada’s leading Charge Point Operators (CPOs) under a single account. With Shell Recharge, drivers can locate, activate, stop, and pay for charging sessions right in the app - no juggling multiple cards or apps. As of March 2026, Shell Recharge supports charging with major Canadian networks including Shell Recharge, FLO, ChargePoint, Circuit électrique, BC Hydro, EV Connect Canada, and more, with compatible Tesla Superchargers being added today. Access across the United States is also supported.

eRoute trip planning in the My BMW and MINI apps recommends compatible stations along the route and enables drivers to send the itinerary directly to the vehicle for seamless navigation and charging stops.

Expanding access with Tesla Superchargers and NACS.

Starting in 2026, all-new BMW models in Canada, such as the upcoming iX3 and i3, will be factory-equipped with a built-in NACS port, enabling direct access to Tesla Superchargers.

Existing BMW and MINI models with CCS ports must only use the approved Lectron Vortex Plus NACS-to-CCS DC adapter to charge at NACS stations. Once the availability of the adapter is added in-app (Charging > Adapters > Add Adapter > “NACS (DC)”), compatible NACS locations will be unlocked and appear in search results and routing.

Integration with Shell Recharge allows BMW and MINI drivers to start a Supercharger session through the My BMW/MINI app. Drivers will see in-app which stations are compatible, whether an adapter is required, and where Magic Dock Superchargers (with CCS) are available.

Built for confidence: speed, coverage, and clarity.

Superchargers commonly provide 250–325 kW DC fast charging (station and vehicle dependent). BMW vehicles automatically manage charging speed for optimal performance based on state of charge and temperature. Pricing, including any site-specific fees, is handled seamlessly via Shell Recharge and appears in the app’s Charge History.

BMW Remote Software Upgrades (RSU) will enable NACS compatibility features across most current BMW and MINI BEVs. With the exception of the original BMW i3 (I01) and MINI Cooper SE (F56), all BEV models will be Supercharger-compatible once software prerequisites are met. The NACS RSU will roll out by model; customers will be notified in the app and vehicle as updates become available.

How it works: effortless charging in a few steps.

• Set up Shell Recharge in the My BMW or MINI app: open the Charging tile, select More…, then choose Shell Recharge under Services, accept terms, add payment, and you’re ready.
• Start a charge on site: open the Charging tile and tap “Charge here” - the app uses GPS to identify the station, you select the plug, agree and begin charging, and can stop the session from the app as well.
• Enable Plug & Charge where supported: enroll in Shell Recharge; after enrollment, a Plug & Charge contract is sent to the vehicle (up to 24 hours). In iDrive: Apps > Charging > Plug & Charge > toggle ON. The Goodbye screen will indicate when a Plug & Charge station is detected.
• Using a NACS adapter (for CCS vehicles): attach the adapter firmly to the connector, plug into the vehicle, and wait for charging to initiate (up to 1 minute). The vehicle’s indicator will flash blue once charging begins. To disconnect, stop the session in-app or at the vehicle, then press the adapter release buttons to remove.

BMW: a trusted legacy, now supercharged for the EV era.
For over a century, BMW has engineered premium vehicles that deliver joy in every journey. Today, that same commitment powers our approach to electrification: connecting customers to the best infrastructure with the most intuitive digital experience. By unifying a broad network of Canadian and U.S. charging providers through Shell Recharge - and by enabling access to NACS Superchargers - BMW is making public charging more available, more transparent, and more convenient than ever before.

Availability.

Shell Recharge integration in the My BMW and MINI apps was introduced across Canada in March 2026.

From today, Supercharger access is now available via Shell Recharge and Plug & Charge, as vehicles receive their necessary software updates. The My BMW and MINI apps, as well as in-vehicle notifications, will inform customers when access is ready for their specific model.

The approved Lectron Vortex Plus adapter can be purchased via the manufacturer, also listed in the My BMW and MINI apps. Warranty is provided by Lectron.

For more information, visit www.bmw.ca.

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BMW Group in Canada

BMW Group Canada, based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, is a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW AG and is responsible for the distribution of BMW luxury performance automobiles, Sports Activity Vehicles, Motorcycles, and MINI.  BMW Group Financial Services Canada is a division of BMW Group Canada and offers retail financing and leasing programs and protection products on new and pre-owned BMW and MINI automobiles, as well as retail financing for new and pre-owned BMW Motorcycles. A total network of 51 BMW automobile retail centres, 26 BMW motorcycle retailers, and 31 MINI retailers represents the BMW Group across the country.

For more information, please contact: 

Marc Belcourt
Director, Corporate Communications
BMW Group Canada
marc.belcourt@bmwgroup.ca 

Jean-Francois Taylor
Product and Technology Manager, Corporate Communications
BMW Group Canada
jean-francois.taylor@bmwgroup.ca