BMW New Zealand Closes In On Another Destination Charging Milestone Ahead Of The Holiday Season

BMW New Zealand has continued to develop the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by expanding its destination charging network, with the number of chargers nearing another milestone just as drivers prepare for holiday road trips.

The company has now dispatched 144 BMW Wallbox Generation 3 charging units at 65 locations across the North and South Islands, including hotels, motels, golf retailers, golf courses, restaurants and holiday parks.

The expansion of chargers provides greater convenience for EV owners, both for those who drive a BMW and those at the wheel of vehicles with compatible charging hardware.

BMW New Zealand Managing Director Adam Shaver said a strategic approach had been taken to the deployment of the chargers.

“Public charging infrastructure is a critical topic when planning drives and holidays across our beautiful country – particularly at this time of year – so we are delighted to see our network grow and provide an array of options for EV owners that cater to their different needs,” Mr Shaver said.

“Our plan has always been to provide a range of solutions for drivers and their families, whether they are playing a round of golf or staying in a holiday park.”

The growth of the public charging network aligns with BMW’s commitment to electromobility and offering New Zealanders the broadest choice of new electrified vehicles, both battery electric and plug-in hybrid, of any manufacturer represented in the country.

BMW has expanded its burgeoning electrified portfolio this year with launches of the i5 M60 xDrive Touring (BEV), X1 xDrive25e (PHEV), iX1 eDrive20 (BEV) and BMW M5 Sedan (PHEV).

Next year it will introduce three more plug-in hybrids – the X3 xDrive30e, 550e xDrive and M5 Touring.

In addition to its public charging expansion and growing product range, BMW New Zealand offers a complimentary Generation 3 BMW Wallbox – the same type that features at Destination Charging locations – with the purchase of every new fully electric BMW model.

The BMW Group

With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2023, the BMW Group sold over 2.55 million passenger vehicles and more than 209,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the financial year 2023 was € 17.1 billion on revenues amounting to € 155.5 billion. As of 31 December 2023, the BMW Group had a workforce of 154,950 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.

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