# BMW 740e xDrive plug-in hybrid electric car

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/06/bmw-740e-xdrive-plug-in-hybrid-electric-car/
- Published: 2015-06-10T19:54:48-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

# BMW announced the 740e xDrive plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model lineup joins the fleet in 2016.

In the case of the plug-in hybrid model, it’s not just the Carbon Core for the passenger
cell but the 2.0-liter gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an
electric drive unit similar to the i8.  With eight-speed Steptronic transmission,
the BMW 740e xDrive will be more efficient than you’d expect.  Since the vehicle
is heavier you can expect more torque and weight moving forward which can increase
the time a car drives down the road.

The lithium-ion battery pack goes underneath the rear seat; well protected in the
event of a crash.

As with the BMW i8, this plugin hybrid can be [recharged](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/01/7-ways-to-practice-gratitude-for-a-happier-life/)
by connecting to any standard 110 volt outlet or the 200 amp i Wallbox or a public
charging station.

The eDrive button on the center console enables the driver to adjust the plugin 
hybrid drive’s operating mode.

AUTO eDrive basic setting, the engine’s power is boosted to notable effect by the
electric drive when accelerating.

MAX eDrive mode the [BMW 740e xDrive](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/09/bmw-740e-xdrive-iperformance-plugin-hybrid-electric-car/)
is able to run purely on electric power, meaning zero local emissions at speeds 
of up to (75 mph) for a maximum range of 23 miles. Those are good numbers and a 
little better than the total juice in the batteries for an i8. Would be nice though
to get plugin hybrid EV packs to be more like 30 or 40 to start: just saying.

## **More on this car:**

_The new 7 Series embodies our quest for modern mobility, the highest quality and
absolute precision. Quite simply: driving luxury._

Luxury today is increasingly defined by knowing and feeling that you own something
unique.

There have been a lot of media reports recently praising our winning combination
of agility and comfort. I particularly like this quote:

“It is a window into the future of BMW.” (Top Gear 18 April 2015)

Precisely this balance of cutting-edge technology, connectivity and comfort is our
vision of modern luxury.

The new BMW 7 Series benefits from [BMW](http://www.bmwusa.com) i technologies. 
For a start, the laser lights are derived from the BMW i8 and are now available 
for the first time in a large-scale series produced vehicle. Another first is the
intelligent way in which different materials have been combined in this car. The
body has a carbon core. With a much lighter weight, it offers a totally different
driving experience, with maximum efficiency. It has never been this easy and comfortable
to drive a large luxury sedan.

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Bottom line I look forward to testing this car. It should have a better mpg than
the TDI version tested last time.

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