| Cover | Aug. 30, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 30, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 000-53204 |
| Entity Registrant Name | BEAM GLOBAL |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001398805 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-1342810 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5660 Eastgate Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Diego |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92121 |
| City Area Code | (858) |
| Local Phone Number | 799-4583 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | BEEM |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
