We’re excited to announce a major milestone for BMW and MINI electric vehicle owners: Gridio now offers smart charging powered by BMW’s official Remote Charging Control API capability. Thanks to our newly signed API agreement with BMW, Gridio is now an approved partner, giving you a more secure, seamless and reliable smart charging experience with your BMW and MINI electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
We will be switching over to the new BMW integration in the coming weeks and we will let you know once it’s time to enjoy the power of official BMW data.
Smarter Charging Starts with Official BMW Data
Until now, many BMW and MINI drivers relied on unofficial connections or charger-based scheduling to optimize charging. These methods were often limited, unreliable, or lacked key battery data.
With BMW’s official API, Gridio can securely access real-time charging information — including battery state of charge, plug-in status, and charging control data. This allows us to:
⚡ Charge your BMW or MINI at the lowest-cost hours
🌱 Reduce your carbon footprint by prioritizing cleaner energy
🔒 Ensure security and reliability with BMW-approved data access
🚫 Eliminate the need for a smart charger or complicated setups
Simply put: your BMW provides the data, Gridio makes the smart charging decisions.
Why This Matters for BMW and MINI Drivers
BMW has announced that only official, approved partners will be supported for smart charging going forward. That means apps without official access will stop working — but Gridio is on the list of trusted providers.
For you, that means:
- Future-proof charging — Gridio is an approved BMW partner
- Lower charging costs — save up to 50% by charging during cheaper hours
- Simpler experience — no hardware, no manual scheduling, just plug in and Gridio takes care of the rest
- Full control — override the schedule anytime in the app
How to Get Started
Setting up Gridio with your BMW or MINI takes just a few minutes:
- Download the Gridio app
👉 App Store | Google Play
- Connect your BMW or MINI
Log in with your BMW ID and grant permission to share battery and charging data.
- Plug in and let Gridio do the rest
Gridio automatically charges your BMW during the cheapest and cleanest hours.
You’ll always stay in control — you can adjust settings or start charging immediately whenever you like.
Already Helping Drivers Save
Across Europe, Gridio users are saving up to 50% on charging costs simply by letting the app avoid peak electricity prices. With BMW’s official integration, the process is now even smoother and more accurate for BMW drivers.
This means your EV is smarter, your bills are lower, and your footprint is lighter — all at the same time.
Ready to Try Smart Charging with Your BMW or MINI?
Gridio is free to try and takes less than 5 minutes to set up. If you own a BMW or MINI EV, there’s never been a better time to take control of your charging.
Know a fellow BMW or MINI driver? Share this news with them — smart charging just became a whole lot easier.
