Charging and battery Official source verified
Set Preferred Weekday and Weekend ZDX Charge Times
Prioritize home charging during selected time windows while keeping the scheduled departure target.
Feature category
EV, hybrid & charging
Charging schedules, range tools, battery conditioning, regenerative driving and hybrid energy features.
176 verified guides 68 model families 35 makes
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AC charging Official source verified
Charge With the Portable Level 1 Cordset
Connect the 2024 Tonale eAWD's portable cordset in the official outlet-first order and verify its status before charging.
Drive modes Official source verified
Choose an Alfa DNA Drive Mode
Select the Tonale eAWD plug-in hybrid calibration for sporty, balanced or electric-priority driving.
Hybrid energy management Official source verified
Save or Charge the High-Voltage Battery With e-Save
Choose whether the 2024 Tonale eAWD should preserve its present battery state or use engine power to raise it.
Regenerative braking Official source verified
Use Max Regeneration
Increase regenerative deceleration when lifting off the accelerator while retaining responsibility for the final stop.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Connect the Q4 e-tron and Start Charging
Park, open the charge port, insert the compatible connector fully and verify the charging indication before leaving.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Schedule Q4 e-tron Charging in the MMI
Create and activate a departure-based charging plan, then confirm it is recognized after the cable is connected.
Drive modes Official source verified
Select a Q4 e-tron Regenerative-Braking Level
Use the steering-wheel paddles for three manual recuperation levels or choose automatic recuperation in the MMI.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Precondition the Battery Before a DC Fast-Charging Stop
Use the Charging menu or route to a DC station so the high-voltage battery reaches a more favorable temperature before arrival.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Prepare the High-Voltage Battery for a Fast-Charging Stop
Start battery heat management from the Charging menu or let BMW navigation trigger it for a planned DC stop.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Activate Electrify America Plug & Charge
Download the eligible Electrify America charging contract in iDrive so a compatible station can authenticate the i7 when it is plugged in.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Precondition the i7 Battery Before DC Fast Charging
Route to a recognized DC charger for automatic battery preparation or start Pre-condition battery manually in the i7 Charging menu.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Warm or Cool the Battery for the Next DC Charger
Select a DC destination in BMW navigation or manually request battery preparation before reaching the charger.
Wireless charging Official source verified
Use the Envista Wireless Charging Pad
Clear the center-console pad, place a compatible phone screen-up and rotate it if charging does not begin.
One-Pedal Driving Official source verified
Choose Normal or High One-Pedal Driving in the 2026 OPTIQ
Open Controls > See More Controls > Drive & Park and choose Off, Normal or High.
Charging schedule Official source verified
Create a Home Charging and Preconditioning Schedule
Set a Home Location, choose days, target charge level, ready time and optional cabin preconditioning.
Regenerative braking Official source verified
Use the 2026 OPTIQ Regen on Demand Paddle
Hold the steering-wheel paddle in Drive and modulate the accelerator to manage regenerative deceleration.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Set the Charge Target and a Departure Schedule
Choose Charge Now or Charge Later, set a weekday schedule and adjust the battery target from the Equinox EV Charging app.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Start a Charge and Read the Status Light
Connect the Equinox EV safely, verify that charging begins and decode the blue, green or red charging-status indication.
Towing & power Official source verified
Set a Weekly Plug-In Charging Schedule
Store up to three recurring start events in the Hybrid Electric App and choose whether charging should continue until full.
Towing & power Official source verified
Set a Weekly Charging Schedule
Program up to two recurring start/stop windows and choose Charge Until Full in the Hornet's Hybrid Electric App.
AC charging Official source verified
Charge at a Level 2 Station
Start and end 240-volt charging without leaving the station cable on the ground.
AC charging Official source verified
Charge With the Portable Level 1 Cordset
Connect an equipped 2024 500e to a grounded 120-volt outlet in the official wall-first order.
Drive modes Official source verified
Choose Normal, Range or Sherpa Mode
Match the 500e's accelerator, range and climate strategy to the current trip.
Battery conditioning Official source verified
Condition the Battery in Extreme Temperature
Follow the 500e cluster prompts when battery temperature is outside its normal starting range.
Charging schedule Official source verified
Create a Weekly Charging Schedule
Save up to three repeating charge windows in the 500e and verify the intended event is active.
Charging schedule Official source verified
Override a Charging Schedule for One Session
Start charging immediately without deleting the 500e's saved weekly schedule.
DC fast charging Official source verified
Start a DC Fast Charge
Connect the 500e to a compatible DC station and verify the high-power session actually starts.
Drive modes Official source verified
Switch Trail One-Pedal Drive On or Off
Activate the off-road one-pedal function with the trail-features button and switch directly between it and Trail Control when needed.
Hybrid driving Official source verified
Add and Read the EV Coach Screen
Put EV Coach in MyView and use its blue, white and green bars to understand electric operation and regenerative braking.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Set PHEV Charge Times, Target and Departure
Create a location-based charging window, choose a target charge and schedule cabin and battery preconditioning for departure.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Set a Battery Reserve for Pro Power Onboard
Reserve driving range so Pro Power Onboard stops before accessory use consumes the amount of battery you want to keep.
Drive modes Official source verified
Switch 1-Pedal Drive On or Off
Enable 1-Pedal Drive from the Lightning's Controls menu and confirm its cluster indicator before relying on accelerator-release deceleration.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Choose a Charge Target for LFP or NCM Battery
Identify the battery chemistry from the VIN and use Ford's different everyday charge guidance for standard-range LFP and extended-range NCM packs.
Charging & battery Official source verified
Set Preferred Charge Times and Departure
Save an AC charging location, prioritize lower-rate windows and precondition the cabin and battery for a scheduled departure.
Towing & power Official source verified
Power External Devices With the V2L Connector
Set a battery reserve, connect the V2L adapter and verify power before running compatible outdoor equipment.
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Confirm equipment before trying a procedure.
Open the matching vehicle guide and read its availability note first. When the retail trim or package is not named by the official source, use the window sticker, manufacturer build record or the visible control in the vehicle.