Vehicle profile
2026 BMW i4 charging compatibility.
The 2026 BMW i4 uses CCS1 for DC fast charging and J1772 for Level 2 AC. At NACS Partner Tesla Superchargers, use BMW’s approved Lectron Vortex Plus DC adapter after the required Remote Software Upgrade (RSU). Select Tesla Magic Dock sites have a built-in adapter and do not require an RSU. Check the My BMW App or vehicle navigation for currently supported stations.
Native connector
CCS1
AC connector
J1772 · AC limit not verified
DC connector
CCS1 · DC limit not verified
Charging at a glance
The key charging details for this model year.
Tesla Supercharger compatibility
Adapter required
Works at supported Tesla Supercharger sites with the BMW-approved DC adapter.
Adapter requirement
BMW-approved Lectron Vortex Plus NACS DC Adapter
Approved by BMW
Level 2
J1772: Compatible
Works directly with the vehicle’s J1772 AC inlet. NACS / J3400: Needs verification.
Destination Charger
Needs verification
No detailed compatibility rule is recorded for this charger configuration.
Last verified
2026-09-11
Vehicle connector facts and the charger relationships shown here use the existing structured records for this model year.
Charger compatibility
| Charger | Result | Adapter | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Supercharger — NACS Partner | Adapter required | BMW-approved Lectron Vortex Plus NACS DC Adapter · Approved by BMW | Open → |
| Tesla Supercharger — Magic Dock | Conditional | None required | Open → |
| CCS1 DC Fast Charger | Compatible | None required | Open → |
| NACS / J3400 Level 2 | Needs verification | None required | A detailed compatibility page has not been verified yet. |
| J1772 Level 2 | Compatible | None required | Open → |
| Tesla Destination Charger | Needs verification | None required | A detailed compatibility page has not been verified yet. |
Notes
- BMW’s North American CCS vehicle can use the BMW-approved Lectron Vortex Plus DC adapter at compatible NACS Partner Tesla Superchargers after the required Remote Software Upgrade.
- BMW’s current eligibility guidance is model- and software-dependent; the app remains the authority for the exact site list.
Sources
Last verified 2026-09-11 · How verification works