New BMW Charger to Cause Universal Charging Networks?
A new BMW charger could be the catalyst for an entirely new nationwide charging network. Those are the thoughts of the luxury automaker, who sees such a charging network as a big key to the success of their new i3 all-electric car.
Here’s how they expect it to work: BMW has partnered with a third-party company, Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, to produce these new charging stations. BMW believes their diminutive size (about the size of a small suitcase) when compared to their counterparts – combined with their significantly lower prices ($6,500 for partnering companies) – could entice businesses to provide a charging system network not unlike the ones already in place for Tesla vehicles. Read More