Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how you can use the high-voltage battery of your BMW iX3 and other new battery-electric BMW models like a powerful mobile powerbank. With the Vehicle-to-Load functionality using either the BMW Multifunction Charger with the Discharging Adapter Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) for MFC or the BMW Vehicle-to-Load Adapter you can power up to three electric devices with the energy from your vehicle. Watch this tutorial for the first steps.
Note: The function automatically stops after 23 hours at the latest or when the lower discharge limit is reached (either set individually or set to 20% by default).
Feature Availability:
Please note that each service, feature and its functions depends on availability. Depending on the vehicle model and its technical capacities as well as market regulations, the availability and details of a feature may differ.
Key Moments:
00:00 - What is bidirectional charging?
00:28 - V2L discharging equipment
02:05 - Setting up and using Vehicle-to-Load
Learn More
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically describes the equipment and functions included in the vehicle. The Owner's Handbook is available as an app in many countries. You will find further information on the Internet at: bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide
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BMW iX3 50 xDrive: Mandatory information according to german law ’Pkw-EnVKV’ based on WLTP: energy consumption combined: 18,1 - 15,1 kWh/100 km; WLTP CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO2-class: A; electric range: 673-805km
Learn how you can use the high-voltage battery of your BMW iX3 and other new battery-electric BMW models like a powerful mobile powerbank. With the Vehicle-to-Load functionality using either the BMW Multifunction Charger with the Discharging Adapter Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) for MFC or the BMW Vehicle-to-Load Adapter you can power up to three electric devices with the energy from your vehicle. Watch this tutorial for the first steps.
Note: The function automatically stops after 23 hours at the latest or when the lower discharge limit is reached (either set individually or set to 20% by default).
Feature Availability:
Please note that each service, feature and its functions depends on availability. Depending on the vehicle model and its technical capacities as well as market regulations, the availability and details of a feature may differ.
Key Moments:
00:00 - What is bidirectional charging?
00:28 - V2L discharging equipment
02:05 - Setting up and using Vehicle-to-Load
Learn More
The BMW Driver's Guide app specifically describes the equipment and functions included in the vehicle. The Owner's Handbook is available as an app in many countries. You will find further information on the Internet at: bmw.com/bmw_drivers_guide
Join the Conversation
If you found this guide helpful, please give it a thumbs up, share, and subscribe for more BMW tutorials. Drop your feedback or questions in the comments below.
#BMW #BMWHowTo #BMWNeueKlasse #BMWCharging #BMWiX3
BMW iX3 50 xDrive: Mandatory information according to german law ’Pkw-EnVKV’ based on WLTP: energy consumption combined: 18,1 - 15,1 kWh/100 km; WLTP CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km; CO2-class: A; electric range: 673-805km
