BMW eDRIVE CONCEPT

The combination of a lithium-ion high-performance battery, an electric motor and an intelligent energy management, the BMW eDrive concept drivetrain provides a modern, flexible driving experience with incredible acceleration.

All vehicles with the BMW eDrive technology will derive energy for electrical driving from a high-tech electrical battery. This powerful lithium-ion high-performance battery combines with a cooling system that keeps it at an optimal operating temperature and increases its performance and operating life expectancy.

The lithium-ion high-performance battery has a very long life expectancy. The battery can be recharged whenever needed: a regular 220 volt socket is sufficient to supply the battery with a fresh charge. The vehicle's range however is increased significantly thanks to the intelligent energy management system that controls the brake energy regeneration system. The brake energy regeneration system ensures that energy released when braking or slowing down is saved in the lithium-ion high-performance battery, where it's available to increase the vehicle's overall performance at any time.

The electric motor in the BMW eDrive concept has been development by the BMW Group and is an integral part of all electrically-powered BMW models. On a fully-charged battery, the electric motor is capable of a maximum range of around 30km in purely electrical driving, i.e. in the BMW Concept eDrive mode. Consequently, everyday distances around town are made possible with zero emissions. In addition and depending on the driving needs, the electric motor's powerful boost function can also be used immediately to achieve particularly powerful acceleration when overtaking.

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