Participants for BMW i’s ChargeForward Initiative Wanted

BMW i’s ChargeForward Initiative is looking for participants in the San Francisco Bay Area. Those who drive a BMW i3, i8, X5 xDrive40e, 330e or 740e will qualify for the program and will get the chance to help shape the future of electric vehicle charging.

A total of 250 participants are wanted for the second phase of the ChargeForward initiative. This run will last approximately 2 years and begins in January 2017. This phase includes vehicle to grid managed charging, and stationary energy storage systems which utilize repurposed MINI-E battery packs.

From the ChargeForward website: “The second phase of ChargeForward, from January 2017 through December 2018, is expected to demonstrate expanded benefits of charging optimization through management of both current and projected future charging events (in contrast to single charging event management). This approach offers utilities and grid operators even greater flexibility in assigning vehicle charging load to times and locations where it is most needed. ChargeForward returns some of the resultant savings to customers as a way to reduce the total cost of EV ownership.”

Participants can earn up to $900 for their involvement. Up to $300 will be paid early 2017 after the launch, up to $300 in early 2018, and up to $300 more in early 2019 upon the program’s completion. BMW is willing to spend that much time and money to improve the future of electric vehicles.

Please visit the ChargeForward website for more information.