CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

Drie nieuwe aandrijvingsvarianten voor de nieuwe BMW 4 Serie Cabrio - BMW X1 xDrive18d en BMW X2 xDrive18d nu standaard voorzien van 8-traps Steptronic transmissie - Nieuwe lakkleuren exterieur voor BMW 1 Serie, BMW 2 Serie Gran Coupé, BMW X2, BMW X3 en BMW X4  - My BMW App nu met weergave bandenspanning en bandconditie - BMW i3 Unique Forever Edition gaat in première

//

Munich. The sales launch of the BMW iX and the BMW i4 in November 2021 marks the beginning of a new era of purely electric premium mobility. In addition to sustainable driving pleasure, the two new models also offer the latest innovations in the field of driver assistance systems and, with the new generation of the BMW iDrive operating system, represent the future of intuitive interaction between driver and vehicle. Parallel to this, the BMW model range will also undergo targeted further development in autumn 2021. Additional drive variants and innovations in the areas of design and digital services increase the diversity and attractiveness of the current range.

The model range of the new BMW 4 Series Convertible will be expanded by three new drive variants from November 2021. In future, an 8-speed Steptronic transmission will be standard equipment for one additional model variant each of the BMW X1 and the BMW X2. New paint finishes are available for the BMW 1 Series, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, BMW X2, BMW X3 and BMW X4 models. The functional scope of the My BMW App is complemented by further digital services. The BMW i brand is not only setting trends with its two new models. The pioneer of all-electric premium mobility, the BMW i3, will be offered in a limited Unique Forever Edition from November 2021. And in the BMW iX3, a predictive battery heat management system will optimise the way in which DC fast charging stations will be used in the future.

BMW 4 Series Convertible: Two additional BMW M automobiles and a further all-wheel drive model.
The combination of sporty performance and open-air pleasure in a BMW 4 Series model will be enriched even further in autumn 2021. In the new BMW M 440i Convertible (combined fuel consumption: 8.3 – 7.7 l/100 km according to WLTP; combined CO₂ emissions: 190 - 175 g/km according to WLTP), a 275 kW/374 hp inline 6-cylinder petrol engine with 48-volt mild hybrid technology ensures particularly purist driving pleasure by transferring its power to the rear wheels. An 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission and an M sports differential in the final drive also contribute to the thrilling driving dynamics as standard. This is reflected, among other things, by accerlation from 0 - 100 km/h from standstill in 5.2 seconds.

An inline 6-cylinder diesel engine and the intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system make the second new BMW M automobile a thrilling open-top drive. With a peak output of 250 kW/340 hp, a maximum torque of 700 Nm and 48-volt mild hybrid technology, the new BMW M440d xDrive Convertible (combined fuel consumption: 6.6 – 6.0 l/100 km according to WLTP; combined CO₂ emissions: 172 - 157 g/km according to WLTP) has impressive pulling power. 5.0 seconds are sufficient for the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h. An 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission and an M sports differential are also standard equipment in this model variant.

In addition, the model range for the open-top four-seater in the premium mid-size segment is expanded to include the new BMW 430i xDrive Convertible (combined fuel consumption: 8.1 – 7.3 l/100 km according to WLTP; combined CO₂ emissions: 183 - 166 g/km according to WLTP). With its 180 kW/245 hp 4-cylinder petrol engine, an 8-speed Steptronic transmission and intelligent all-wheel drive, it accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. The 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission and the M sports differential are optionally available for this model.

BMW X1 xDrive18d and BMW X2 xDrive18d now feature 8-speed Steptronic transmission as standard.
Driving pleasure and comfort will be enhanced in autumn 2021 as the 8-speed Steptronic transmission is included in further model variants of the BMW X1 and BMW X2 as standard. The fast and efficient automatic transmission is characterised by a high level of shifting comfort and a particularly favourable internal efficiency. In future, it will also be available as standard with the 110 kW/150 hp 4-cylinder diesel engine of the BMW X1 xDrive18d models (combined fuel consumption: 6.1 – 5.4 l/100 km according to WLTP; combined CO₂ emissions: 159 – 142 g/km according to WLTP) and the BMW X2 xDrive18d (combined fuel consumption: 6.1 – 5.4 l/100 km according to WLTP; combined CO₂ emissions: 160 - 142 g/km according to WLTP).

With the new drive combination, both models accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds. An optional 8-speed Steptronic sports transmission is also available, operated by paddle shifts on the steering wheel.

New paint finishes for numerous model series.
New paint finishes for numerous current BMW models allow for additional customisation opportunities. The Skyscraper Grey metallic variant will be available for the BMW 1 Series, the BMW X2 and the BMW X3 from November 2021. Also new to the range are the BMW Individual paint finishes Frozen Pure Grey metallic for the BMW 1 Series and the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, as well as Aventurine Red metallic for the BMW X3 and the BMW X4.

My BMW App with extended range of functions.
Planning travel routes and transferring them to the car, receiving information about the car’ status and live images from its surroundings, arranging service appointments or receiving news from the brand - the My BMW app makes all this possible on the customer's smartphone. It serves as a universal interface for communication between car and customer, the BMW brand and the BMW dealer. The range of functions of the My BMW App will be expanded again in autumn 2021. In future, for example, the images transmitted by the Remote 3D View service will be stored in a gallery, including information about the location and time of the shots. The status of the vehicle's air conditioning and ventilation is now also clearly displayed in the My BMW app.

In addition, the My BMW app now also provides drivers with comprehensive information on the condition of the vehicle's tyres on their smartphone. This new feature helps to minimise the risk of breakdowns and is available for the BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series models, the new BMW 2 Series Coupé, the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, the BMW Z4 as well as the BMW X5, BMW X6 and BMW X7. The My BMW app displays the wheel-specific values as measured by the tyre pressure system. In addition, the digital tyre diagnosis, which is unique in the competitive environment, can also transmit information about a defect or wear of the tyres via the My BMW app. In the BMW backend, the data from the tyre pressure control system is processed together with the values for temperature and wheel speeds to create a forecast of the remaining life of the tyres. As a supplement to tyre pressure control, indications of tyre damage are also registered.

Intelligent battery heat management for the BMW iX3.
To ensure the fastest and most efficient power feed at DC fast-charging stations, regardless of operating and outside temperatures, the BMW iX3 (combined power consumption: 19.0 - 18.6 L/100 km according to WLTP, 18.5 - 18.9 L/100 km according to NEDC) will be equipped with intelligent thermal management for the high-voltage battery as in the BMW i4 / BMW iX from November 2021. As soon as the active route guidance of the navigation system foresees a stopover at a High Power Charging Station, it already ensures that the battery is automatically preconditioned before arrival.

The appropriate heating or cooling ensures that the high-voltage battery is at the ideal temperature for charging at maximum power on arrival. The thermal management takes into account, among other things, the battery temperature, the remaining range, the predicted charging power and the planned scope of the charging process as part of the overall route calculation.

BMW i3 and BMW i3s in the Unique Forever Edition.
From November 2021, the BMW i3 models (combined electricity consumption: 16.3 - 15.3 L/100 km according to WLTP, 13.1 L/100 km according to NEDC and BMW i3s (combined electricity consumption: 16.6 - 16.3 L/100 km according to WLTP, 14.6 - 14.0 L/100 km according to NEDC) in the Unique Forever Edition. The naming of the new special edition refers to the unique character of the world's first premium automobile designed from the outset for purely electric mobility. The BMW i3 represents a holistic understanding of sustainability not only with its drive system, but also with its particularly lightweight passenger cell made of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and extensive use of natural and recycled materials in its interior. Eight years after being launched on the market, it is still a globally recognised symbol of locally emission-free urban mobility.

The edition vehicles are characterised by particularly high-grade and exclusive design and equipment features. The two BMW Individual paint finishes, available for the first time for the BMW i3, ensure a stylish appearance. The Aventurine Red metallic variant is combined with an accent in Frozen Grey metallic and the Storm Bay metallic paint finish with an accent in Frozen E-Copper. The interior surfaces of the BMW grille are also finished in the respective accent colour. Other special features include the omission of the trim strip and model lettering on the luggage compartment lid and a black insert for the rear bumper. In the interior of the edition vehicles, the contents of the Suite equipment world - including the Vernasca Dark Truffle leather combination, the leather instrument panel, the fine wood surface in dark matt oak, the leather steering wheel, the Carum grey roof lining and the ambient lighting - are supplemented by specific design elements. The front headrests are embroidered with the words "Unique Forever", the door trim panels in the area of the exterior mirrors bear the inscription "One of 2,000“.

The Unique Forever Edition models are produced in a limited edition of 2,000 units at the BMW plant in Leipzig. Only electricity generated by the wind turbines on the factory premises is used. 

* all new models available from start of production in November 2021

Een verse injectie energie voor hoogwaardige elektrische mobiliteit.
De BMW Group legt de lat voor rijplezier bij wagens met een volledig elektrische aandrijving hoger. In het kader van het elektrificeringsoffensief van het bedrijf kreeg de BMW iX3 een gedetailleerde modelupdate die de sportieve uitstraling van het zuiver elektrische Sports Activity Vehicle benadrukt. De nieuwe BMW iX3 wordt standaard geleverd met een modelspecifieke versie van het M Sportpakket.

De conceptuele en technologische connectie tussen de iX3 en de meest recent gelanceerde ambassadeurs van hoogwaardige elektrische mobiliteit – de BMW iX en BMW i4 – komt ook tot uiting in designtermen door de vernieuwde styling van de voor- en achterkant. Ook deze modellen zijn als optie verkrijgbaar met een M Sportpakket, terwijl de BMW i4 ook als BMW M versie verkrijgbaar is. Nieuwe bedieningselementen en aanvullingen op de standaarduitrusting onderstrepen de vooruitstrevende premiumkenmerken van het interieur van de nieuwe BMW iX3.

//

• Detailed model update for the BMW iX3 (electric power consumption combined: 18.9 – 18.5 kWh/100 km; CO₂ emissions combined: 0 g/km as per WLTP) optimises the car’s sporting aura and the driving pleasure it offers, as well as ease of operation and the premium character of the interior. Fresh design accents underscore the close conceptual and technological links between the all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) for the premium midsize class and the BMW iX and BMW i4.
• New BMW iX3 builds on its profile as a trailblazer for a new era of electric mobility. First model to feature fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology. Advanced overall concept coherence enables unique combination of sporting prowess, exceptional efficiency, and long-distance ability with a range of up to 460 kilometres (286 miles) in the WLTP test cycle.
• European premiere for the new BMW iX3 at the IAA Mobility 2021 event in Munich. Production to get underway at the BMW Brilliance Automotive joint venture’s Shenyang facility in China in September 2021 – both for the local market and for export.
• Front end with increased presence thanks to larger BMW kidney grille, headlights around ten millimetres slimmer than before and newly sculpted front apron. Muscular surfacing at the rear. Striking, three-dimensional LED rear lights. Model-specific accents in BMW i Blue at the front and rear.
• New BMW iX3 with standard M Sport package. New M aerodynamic wheels in 20-inch format optionally available as an alternative to the standard 19-inch aerodynamic wheels. Adaptive LED Headlights also included as standard. BMW Laserlight can be ordered as an option.
• Fully digital screen grouping now with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and an enlarged control display matching its dimensions. Newly designed control panel on the centre console for the gear selector lever, BMW Controller, Start/Stop button and the buttons for the Driving Experience Control switch and parking brake.
• Sport seats in the new Sensatec perforated upholstery variant and interior trim strips in the new Aluminium Rhombicle dark finish come as standard. BMW i Blue accents on the gear selector lever, Start/Stop button and steering wheel.
• Highly integrated drive system with electric motor, transmission and power electronics in a single housing. Space-saving arrangement in the rear axle subframe, maximum output: 210 kW/286 hp, peak torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft). Power sent to the rear wheels, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.8 seconds.
• Model-specific high-voltage battery with a gross energy content of 80 kWh. Combined Charging Unit enables direct current (DC) fast-charging at a rate of up to 150 kW. 10-minute fast charge adds around 100 kilometres (62 miles) of range in the WLTP cycle. User-friendly and low-cost charging in the international BMW Charging network with a single registration.
• Familiar BMW i holistic approach to sustainability throughout the value chain. Design of the electric motor enables use of rare earth metals to be avoided in the manufacture of the rotor. Extensive use of secondary raw materials. BMW Group oversees monitored procurement process for cobalt and lithium for high-voltage batteries. Manufacture of battery cells and the car as a whole powered by green energy alone.
• Two equipment lines to choose from: “Inspiring” includes metallic paintwork, adaptive suspension, automatic tailgate operation, a panoramic glass roof, electrically adjustable seats, a sport leather steering wheel, a storage package and a three-zone automatic climate control system with pre-heating and pre-conditioning function. “Impressive” adds 20-inch light-alloy wheels, acoustic glazing, Vernasca leather trim, BMW Head-Up Display, Harman Kardon Surround Sound System and BMW IconicSounds Electric.
• Exceptionally wide selection of driver assistance systems come as standard, including Driving Assistant Professional with the Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, automatic Speed Limit Assist and route monitoring. Also standard: Parking Assistant with Reversing Assist Camera and Reversing Assistant.
• BMW Live Cockpit Professional with cloud-based navigation system BMW Maps and BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant as standard. Also standard: smartphone Integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto preparation, Remote Software Upgrade and other digital services from BMW Connected.

• Volledig elektrische mobiliteit beleeft haar première in een BMW X-model – de nieuwe BMW iX3 (gecombineerd brandstofverbruik in NEDC-testcyclus: 0,0 l/100 km; gecombineerd elektriciteitsverbruik: 17,8 – 17,5 kWh/100 km; gecombineerde CO2-emissie: 0 g/km; gecombineerd brandstofverbruik in de WLTP-testcyclus: 0,0 l/100 km; gecombineerd elektriciteitsverbruik: 19,5 – 18,5 kWh/100 km; gecombineerde CO2-emissie: 0 g/km). Lokaal emissievrij rijplezier vult de sportieve capaciteiten aan waarvoor BMW bekendstaat, naast het comfort, de veelzijdige functionaliteit en de royale ruimte van de succesvolle BMW X3. Nieuwste fase in de lopende lancering van de elektrificatiestrategie van de BMW Group; technologische expertise afkomstig van de ontwikkeling van BMW i wagens voor het eerst gebruikt in een zuiver elektrisch aangedreven model van het kernmerk BMW.
• De nieuwe BMW iX3 wordt het eerste model van het merk dat ook voor export zal worden geproduceerd in de productievestiging van Shenyang in China. De marktlancering zal later in 2020 in China van start gaan.
• De strategische "Power of Choice"-aanpak omvat een brede waaier van klantenvereisten en wettelijke voorschriften over de hele wereld: de BMW X3 is het eerste model dat verkrijgbaar is met een benzine- of dieselmotor, een plug-in-hybrideaandrijving of een volledig elektrisch aandrijfsysteem.
• De nieuwe BMW iX3 baant de weg voor de BMW eDrive-technologie van de vijfde generatie. Grote vooruitgang op het vlak van vermogensdichtheid, rijbereik, gewicht, vereiste installatieruimte en flexibiliteit. De vermogensdichtheid van het elektrische aandrijfsysteem steeg met 30 procent ten opzichte van de bestaande volledig elektrische wagens van de BMW Group; de gravimetrische energiedichtheid van de hoogspanningsaccu steeg met 20 procent op celniveau. De nieuwste versies van de elektromotor, vermogenselektronica, laadtechnologie en hoogspanningsaccu (allemaal intern ontwikkeld) zullen vanaf 2021 ook worden gebruikt in de BMW iNEXT en BMW i4.
• De efficiëntie steeg aanzienlijk in vergelijking met de BMW i3 dankzij de sterk geïntegreerde aandrijftechnologie. Elektromotor, vermogenselektronica en transmissie voor het eerst ondergebracht in een centrale behuizing. De vijfde generatie van de BMW eDrive-hoogspanningsaccu met de nieuwste accuceltechnologie en een bruto-energie-inhoud van 80 kWh maakt een rijbereik tot 460 kilometer mogelijk in de wettelijk voorgeschreven WLTP-testcyclus (tot 520 kilometer in de NEDC-testcyclus). De BMW Group controleert de naleving van de milieu- en sociale normen als onderdeel van zijn aankoopproces voor lithium en kobalt voor accucellen.
• Nieuw ontworpen BMW eDrive-elektromotor van de vijfde generatie levert een maximumvermogen van 210 kW/286 pk en een maximumkoppel van 400 Nm. Acceleratie van 0 tot 100 km/u in 6,8 seconden (ter vergelijking – BMW X3 30i: 6,4 seconden), topsnelheid (elektronisch begrensd): 180 km/u. Het ontwerpprincipe van een stroomgedreven synchrone motor maakt een geoptimaliseerde vermogensontwikkeling mogelijk en stelt ingenieurs in staat het gebruik van zeldzame aarden te vermijden.
• De ruimte voor de verschillende graden van recuperatie maakt het mogelijk om te kiezen tussen een uitgesproken one-pedal-feeling met een uitgebreide recuperatie van rem- en coastingenergie in rijpositie B en een adaptieve recuperatie met inbegrip van de coastingfunctie in rijpositie D. Het recuperatieniveau kan in drie fasen worden aangepast. Adaptieve recuperatie verhoogt het rijcomfort en de efficiëntie door Brake Energy Regeneration en de coastingfunctie aan te passen aan de rijsituatie.
• De vermogensoverdracht naar de achterwielen zorgt voor een klassieke BMW rijervaring. De ongeëvenaarde combinatie van een laag stroomverbruik en een hoog laadvermogen maakt lange ritten met hoge gemiddelde snelheden mogelijk. De adaptieve ophanging (standaard) optimaliseert de sportieve respons en het comfort.
• BMW IconicSounds Electric. Nieuw ontwikkelde soundscape voor elektrisch aangedreven BMW modellen maakt zijn debuut in de BMW iX3 en voegt extra emotionele diepgang toe aan de rijervaring. Krachtige rijgeluiden verkrijgbaar in wagens met de uitrustingslijn "Impressive". Onmiskenbare compositie bij het starten en uitschakelen van het elektrische aandrijfsysteem, ontwikkeld in samenwerking met Hans Zimmer.
• Oplaadproducten en -diensten op maat: de BMW Charging Card biedt een eenvoudige en handige toegang tot momenteel meer dan 450.000 openbare oplaadpunten wereldwijd. Nieuwe Flexible Fast Charger (die het gebruik van verschillende stopcontacten mogelijk maakt) en Wallboxes met hoog vermogen zijn nu als optie verkrijgbaar. Individuele pakketten bieden de optimale laadoplossing voor elke behoefte van de klant.
• Nieuwe digitale diensten van BMW Connected Charging in de wagen en via de app bevorderen gebruiksvriendelijke elektrische mobiliteit en verbeteren de navigatieplanning, inclusief aanbevelingen voor laadstops. Het navigatiesysteem houdt rekening met pauzes tijdens de rit om de hoogspanningsaccu op te laden (met gedetailleerde informatie over individuele laadpunten) bij de routeplanning en de berekening van de aankomsttijden.
• Dankzij het geoptimaliseerde energieopslagconcept kan de wagen nu tot 150 kW opladen aan gelijkstroomsnellaadstations. Het opladen van 0 tot 80 procent van de capaciteit van de hoogspanningsaccu duurt 34 minuten, terwijl 10 minuten laden een rijbereik van 100 kilometer (WLTP) toevoegt. BMW iX3-klanten genieten bijzonder gunstige tarieven bij IONITY-snellaadstations met een verbruiksafhankelijke component van bv. € 0,29 per kWh (voor Duitsland)
• Kenmerkende proporties van een BMW X-model worden gecombineerd met modelspecifieke designkenmerken. Innovatieve BMW aerodynamische velgen: standaard 19" lichtmetalen velgen met nieuw, weerstandsverlagend design.
• Hoogwaardige interieursfeer met modelspecifieke accenten. Gebruiksvriendelijk, veelzijdig interieur met hoog comfortniveau voor vijf personen tijdens dagelijkse ritten en langere afstanden. Het laadvolume kan worden uitgebreid van 510 tot maar liefst 1.560 liter.
• Ruime standaardversie ("Inspiring") omvat metaallak, LED-koplampen, automatische airconditioning met drie zones en voorverwarming en preconditionering, automatische bediening van de achterklep, panoramisch doorschijnend schuifdak, Driving Assistant Pack Professional en sfeerverlichting. De optionele uitrustingslijn "Impressive" omvat ook 20" lichtmetalen velgen, akoestisch glas, sportzetels, lederen bekleding Vernasca, BMW Head-Up Display, Parking Assistant Pack Plus en Harman Kardon Surround Sound.
• Standaard BMW Live Cockpit Professional met BMW Maps navigatiesysteem via de cloud en BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Smartphone-integratie met Apple CarPlay, Remote Software Upgrade en digitale diensten van BMW Connected Charging zijn eveneens standaard.
• Uitstekende milieuprestaties dankzij engagement voor duurzaamheid doorheen de waardeketen. De CO2-impact van de BMW iX3 over zijn hele levenscyclus is aanzienlijk kleiner dan die van een BMW X3 xDrive20d; de impact daalt met 30 procent bij het gebruik van elektriciteit uit de Europese energiemix voor het opladen en met ongeveer 60 procent bij gebruik van uitsluitend groene energie.
• De startprijs van de BMW iX3 in België is € 69.950 (BTWi).

Op dinsdag 14 juli om 10:00 uur Belgische tijd vindt de digitale wereldpremière van de allereerste BMW iX3 plaats. Klik op onderstaande link voor de livestream.

Munich. The presentation of the first-ever BMW iX3 will take place in a digital format.
The broadcast of the live stream can be watched
on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at 10:00 CEST (= Munich Time) 
on http://live.bmwgroup.com/c3MBSC

On further @BMWGroup social media channels it can be watched thereafter:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmwgroup/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/BMWGroup

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BMWGroup

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmwgroup/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/BMWGroupView

Munich. The BMW iX3, the production of which will commence in 2020, facilitates locally emission-free driving in a novel and efficient form, whilst also being suitable for everyday use. A range of more than 440 km* within the legislative WLTP test cycle will be achieved with a net-battery size of 74 kWh*. The first purely electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is the trailblazer for BMW eDrive technology of the fifth generation, which, starting 2021, will also be deployed in the BMW i4 and the BMW iNEXT. For this purpose, both the drive system and the high-voltage battery unit featuring pioneering battery cell technology have been completely redeveloped. In the BMW iX3, the related advancement ensures brand-typical driving experience combined with outstanding efficiency and a novel balance of weight and range.

The BMW iX3 is yet a further milestone in the consistent realisation of the BMW Group’s electrification strategy. In 2020 the BMW X3 will become the brand’s first model available both with conventional petrol and diesel engines as well as plug-in hybrid and purely electric drive. With this “power of choice” offer, the globally operating company is taking into account the various different requirements and needs of their worldwide customers worldwide as well as maximum effectiveness in the reduction of CO2 emissions. The BMW iX3 is produced for the world market by the joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive in Shenyang, China.  

* = preliminary data

________________________.

The fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology is the key to future-oriented sustainability for vehicles with electrified drive systems. It is the result of consistent development work within the framework of BMW EfficientDynamics and the experience gained by the BMW Group in the field of electric mobility spanning more than 10 years. All powertrain components used for BMW eDrive technology were developed solely by the BMW Group. Moreover, the electric motor and the high-voltage batteries are produced in corporately owned manufacturing facilities. In this way, the BMW Group ensures it has a decisive influence on the product properties and the quality of each component. Furthermore, the drive unit and the high-voltage battery unit are flexibly scalable in terms of power and energy content and can thus be used in various different vehicle concepts and segments.

EfficientDynamics at its best: New drive component with high efficiency and brand-typical power characteristics.  
In the BMW iX3, EfficientDynamics reaches a new level. The vehicle’s fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology comprises a drive unit in which electric motor, system electronics and transmission are brought together into a central housing. As a result, the required installation space of the drive technology and its weight are considerably reduced. The ratio between motor output and weight of the drive system improves around 30 percent compared to the previous generation.
The electric motor featured in the BMW iX3 delivers a maximum power output of 210 kW/286 hp*. The torque of 400 Nm* allows for high initial acceleration and keeps a high level even at the upper motor speeds because of exclusive BMW design measures.

A further special feature of the electric motor being deployed in the BMW iX3 for the first time is a construction method that eliminates the need for rare earth materials.

The electric motor used in the BMW iX3 transfers power to the rear wheels. This effectuates a further increase in drive system efficiency. Moreover, the range of the BMW iX3 benefits from the drive design conveying the traditional BMW rear-wheel drive experience.

High-voltage batteries with significant higher energy density and responsible use of raw materials.

The high-voltage battery unit of the BMW iX3 is integral part of BMW’s fifth eDrive generation and is based on the latest evolution in NMC-811 technology in BMW typical prismatic design. The BMW Group has outstanding development capabilities in this field. This know-how flows into precise specifications with regard to the use of materials and battery design, according to which the battery cells are produced. Consistent research and development work not only raises energy density but also constantly improves all battery cell characteristics, in particular also durability and safety. In total, the BMW high-voltage battery shows the optimum of what is possible nowadays.
At the same time the BMW engineers were able to reduce the share of cobalt contained in the battery by another two thirds. Compared to former technology used by BMW Group, the gravimetric energy density on cell level in the BMW iX3 is around 20 percent higher.

With the BMW iX3 the raw materials Cobalt and Lithium for the first time are purchased by BMW directly and then handed over to the producer of the battery cells.

In addition, scalability and the compact design of the high-voltage battery unit have been further optimised. The battery cells are grouped into modules at specialised BMW production locations and finally assembled as high-voltage battery packs aligned to each model. The high-voltage battery unit in the BMW iX3 is installed in an extremely flat position in the vehicle floor. Thanks to this arrangement, there is no loss of space for passengers and the luggage compartment compared to the conventionally powered versions of the BMW X3.

Greater range thanks to high efficiency rather than a bigger battery

With a gross energy content of 74 kWh*, the high-voltage battery unit installed in the BMW iX3 achieves a range of more than 440 km* in the legislative WLTP test cycle. Within its segment, the BMW iX3 boasts not only a unique low power consumption of less than 20 kWh/100km* accordingly to the WLTP test cycle, but also stands for a novel ratio between battery size and range.
Thanks to the favourable efficiency rating of the drive components and the high energy density of the high-voltage battery unit, the BMW iX3 achieves a range that is only possible for common electric vehicles with larger and thus heavier batteries.

Positive environmental impact secured.
The “real” ecological footprint of electric vehicles is sometimes questioned, particularly in markets still having a low percentage of green electricity in the public power grid. At the BMW Group every electrified model has to proof that for the entire cycle, comprising raw material procurement, supply chain, production and usage phase as well as recycling, its CO2 balance is substantially better than the one of a conventionally powered sibling.  For the BMW iX3 the related advantage is more than 30 percent compared to a BMW X3 sDrive 20d when average European power supply is used during the car’s usage phase. If the vehicle is charged with green electricity the advantage is around 60 percent.

Furthermore, in analogy with the BMW i3 Plug&Play technology, the high-voltage battery featured in the BMW iX3 is planned for a second life as a stationary battery pack for the period following the first long life in the car. This way the already positive CO2 balance of the BMW iX3 can be further improved.

* =  preliminary data

BMW i bereidt de volgende generatie volledig elektrisch aangedreven auto’s grondig voor op hun introductie. Drie nieuwe modellen ondergaan momenteel intensieve tests in het wintertestcentrum van BMW Group, in het Zweedse Arjeplog. Tegelijk met de BMW iX3 – die volgend jaar al op de markt verschijnt – onderwerpt BMW ook de BMW i4 en de BMW iNext aan een uitvoerig testprogramma, in voorbereiding op de marktintroductie van die modellen in 2021. In het kader van intensieve tests van de complete auto’s test BMW de aandrijflijn en de wielophanging onder extreme weersomstandigheden en op uitdagende wegen aan de rand van het noordpoolgebied. De bittere koude, bevroren meren en besneeuwde wegen zijn de ideale omstandigheden om de elektromotoren en accupakketten van de BMW eDrive technologie en de wielophanging tot het uiterste te testen op hun prestaties en duurzaamheid.

Het eerstvolgende model dat voortkomt uit de elektrificatiestrategie van BMW Group is de BMW iX3. Deze Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) wordt als eerste productiemodel uitgerust met de BMW eDrive technologie van de vijfde generatie. De bijzonder krachtige elektromotor en het accupakket met hoogwaardige celtechnologie geven rijplezier een nieuwe dimensie. Met een actieradius van meer dan 400 kilometer* en de mogelijkheid om het accupakket aan een snellaadstation met een vermogen van 150 kW op te laden is de volledig elektrisch aangedreven SAV perfect voor dagelijks gebruik en lange reizen. De BMW iX3 is het eerste model dat BMW Brilliance Automotive Joint Venture in het Chinese Shenyang produceert voor de wereldwijde markt.

De BMW i4 combineert lokaal emissievrij rijplezier met uitmuntende sportiviteit. De vierdeurs coupé opereert in het premium middensegment en verenigt dynamisch design met inspirerende prestaties en een hoge mate van rijcomfort. Ook de BMW i4 is uitgerust met BMW eDrive technologie van de vijfde generatie, die een actieradius van meer dan 600 kilometer* mogelijk maakt. Verder zorgt de directe vermogensafgifte van de elektromotor voor een dynamische rijervaring. De BMW i4 sprint van 0 naar 100 km/u in slechts 4 seconden en bereikt een topsnelheid van meer dan 200 km/u. De productie van de BMW i4 start in 2021 in de BMW fabriek in München.

De BMW iNEXT belichaamt in alle opzichten de toekomst van elektrisch rijplezier, met de dynamische proporties van een SAV, BMW eDrive technologie van de vijfde generatie en de sterk ontwikkelde autonome rijtechnologieën. Met de toekomstige modulaire constructie van BMW Group combineert de BMW iNEXT de nieuwste innovaties op het gebied van design, autonoom rijden, connectiviteit, elektrificatie en assistentiesystemen (D+ACES) zoals omschreven in de NUMBER ONE > NEXT strategie van BMW Group.

Dankzij BMW eDrive heeft de BMW iNEXT een actieradius van meer dan 600 kilometer*. Verder is de auto uitgerust met de nieuwste connectiviteitstechnologieën en is geschikt voor autonoom rijden level 3. Het nieuwe technologische vlaggenschip van de BMW Group gaat in 2021 in productie in de BMW fabriek in Dingolfing (Duitsland).