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BMW i3 · CarPlay
BMW i3 CarPlay installation, generation by generation.
Radio King does CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit on every BMW i3 generation we see: I01 (2013–2017): CarPlay box on the factory screen, controlled from the iDrive knob — the kit we fit on the i3; I01 LCI (2018–2022): Coding activation where CarPlay was not ordered; wireless setup and Android Auto where the hardware allows. From €250. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.
By generation
CarPlay on each i3: how we do it.
Find your years in the first two columns. The factory system decides the route, and the route decides the price — send the reg if you are not sure which one you have.
| Generation | Years | Factory system | How we do it | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I01 | 2013–2017 | Professional navigation with NBT iDrive on a 10.25-inch screen | CarPlay box on the factory screen, controlled from the iDrive knob — the kit we fit on the i3 | from €350 BMW i3 Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2014–2017) |
| I01 LCI | 2018–2022 | NBT Evo (ID6) iDrive on a 10.25-inch touchscreen; CarPlay from the factory as an option | Coding activation where CarPlay was not ordered; wireless setup and Android Auto where the hardware allows | from €250 BMW ID6 Apple CarPlay Activation |
BMW case studies
Recent BMW installs.
i3 CarPlay first, then other BMW work from the Dublin 11 workshop: what was fitted and what changed on the dash.
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Apple CarPlay & Android Auto — BMW X1 Series (2016)
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Wireless Apple CarPlay Retrofit — BMW X5 E53 (2005–2008)
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i3 CarPlay kits in the shop
Supply-only with delivery across Ireland, or fitted at our Dublin 11 workshop with the fitting booked at checkout.
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CarPlay Boxes
BMW i3 Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2014–2017)
€350
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID6 Apple CarPlay Activation
€250
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID4 to ID6 Upgrade with Apple CarPlay
€450
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID5 Apple CarPlay Activation
€250
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID7 CarPlay, Region Change & Maps Conversion
€450
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CarPlay Activation
BMW ID8 CarPlay, Region Change & Maps Conversion
€500
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CarPlay Boxes
BMW X5 (E53 / E70) Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2005–2008)
€350
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JDM Conversions
BMW 2014–2024 EU FM Radio Coding
€80
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Car Radios
BMW 5 Series (F10) Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
€700
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Car Radios
BMW X5 Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
€700
More for your i3
Other i3 services.
Generation-by-generation guides first, then everything else the workshop does on a BMW.
FAQ
BMW i3 CarPlay: questions people ask.
Answers for i3 owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.
Ask on WhatsAppDoes the CarPlay box on the i3 affect the battery or the range display?
No. The box sits behind the dash on the 12 V side, draws nothing when the car is off, and leaves the iDrive menus, the range and charging screens exactly as they were. You switch between iDrive and CarPlay from the factory controller.
How much does CarPlay cost on a BMW i3?
It depends on the generation. I01 (2013–2017): from €350; I01 LCI (2018–2022): from €250. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.
Which BMW i3 years can have CarPlay?
I01, built 2013–2017 (Professional navigation with NBT iDrive on a 10.25-inch screen): CarPlay box on the factory screen, controlled from the iDrive knob — the kit we fit on the i3. I01 LCI, built 2018–2022 (NBT Evo (ID6) iDrive on a 10.25-inch touchscreen; CarPlay from the factory as an option): Coding activation where CarPlay was not ordered; wireless setup and Android Auto where the hardware allows.
How long does CarPlay take on a BMW i3?
I01: two to four hours; I01 LCI: under an hour. You can wait at the workshop or drop the i3 in the morning and collect it the same day.
What stays factory when you fit CarPlay on a BMW i3?
I01: the Professional navigation with NBT iDrive on a 10.25-inch screen and its controls stay; the box sits behind the trim and is switched from the factory buttons. I01 LCI: nothing physical changes — the NBT Evo (ID6) iDrive on a 10.25-inch touchscreen; CarPlay from the factory as an option stays and the CarPlay tile simply appears.
Do I need to book CarPlay for my BMW i3, and is there a warranty?
Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (I01) on WhatsApp or the form below, and we confirm the route, the price and the next free slot. The work carries a one-year warranty, and the workshop is in Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11, Monday to Saturday.
Related pages
CarPlay around the i3.
The same job on other BMW series, the make hub and the guides that go with this page.
- By make BMW CarPlay, model by model
- Service Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- This car Everything we fit on a BMW i3
- Also on this car BMW i3 reversing camera
- Same service CarPlay on the BMW 1 Series
- Same service CarPlay on the BMW 3 Series
- Same service CarPlay on the BMW X1
- Same service CarPlay on the BMW X5
- Guide How to Add Apple CarPlay to Any Car
- Guide Exploring the Evolution and Potential of CarPlay Systems
- Shop Order the kit: BMW i3 Wireless Apple CarPlay Box (2014–2017)
- Quote Get a quote for your BMW i3
Contact
Book your i3 CarPlay install.
Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.