BMW Concept X5 eDrive
The new BMW X5 has already raised efficiency to a whole new level in the world of the luxury Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). BMW is using the New York International Auto Show 2014 to present. Moreover, what it sees as the logical next step. Especially towards bringing about a radical reduction in fuel consumption and emissions. I mean best part is it’s in the SAV segment.
BMW Concept X5 eDrive Plug-in Hybrid
The BMW Concept X5 eDrive succeeds in fusing the familiar brand of driving pleasure generated by the xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. More noteworthy, the luxurious ambience enshrined within an interior. For the X5 is always offering tremendous versatility of use. Yet now: with a plug-in hybrid drive system.
Plug-in Hybrid X5 eDrive BMW
A conventional combustion engine works together in perfect harmony with the cutting-edge BMW eDrive technology to produce the brand’s hallmark sporty drive coupled with a significant reduction in fuel consumption, making it an impressive example of the effectiveness of the BMW EfficientDynamics development strategy.
As a result, the car is able to drive on electric power alone at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) and for a distance of up to 30 kilometres (approx. 20 miles), while recording average fuel consumption figures of less than 3.8 l/100 kilometres (more than 74.3 mpg imp) in the EU test cycle.
BMW Concept
The concept study underwent a series of detailed refinements. Especially in preparation for its appearance at the New York International Auto Show. So it’s equipped with a drive system comprising a 180 kW/245 hp four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Also, a 70 kW/95 hp electric motor likewise developed by the BMW Group.
BMW Concept X5 eDrive Motor
The motor is supplied with power from a lithium-ion battery that can be charged from any domestic socket and has sufficient capacity to enable all-electric driving with zero local emissions for a range of up to approx. 20 miles.
To ensure a particularly high level of crash safety, the high-voltage battery developed for the BMW Concept X5 eDrive is housed underneath the luggage compartment.
Conclusion
In addition to the settings that can be activated using the characteristic BMW Driving Experience Control switch, three driving modes can be selected according to requirements and the situation at hand: intelligent hybrid drive with an optimal relationship between sportiness and efficiency (AUTO eDrive), pure electric and thus local emission-free driving (MAX eDrive) and SAVE Battery to maintain the current charge level.
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