With the latest generation of Neue Klasse technology, we are taking the BMW M driving experience to a new level and will inspire our customers with outstanding, racetrack-ready driving dynamics for everyday use.
CEO of BMW M GmbH
BMW M eDRIVE WITH FOUR ELECTRIC MOTORS.
BMW M eDRIVE WITH FOUR ELECTRIC MOTORS.
In all fully electric models of BMW M, two electric drive units on the front and rear axles, each with one electric motor per wheel, deliver unprecedented high performance in terms of driving dynamics. A special feature of this concept: each of the four motors controls one wheel. This combines all the advantages of rear-wheel and all-wheel drive, while also enhancing driving dynamics – both on the road and on the racetrack.
In addition, the front axle can be completely decoupled. The result: the renowned BMW M rear-wheel drive with its driving dynamics, combined with enhanced efficiency and increased range, for example on longer motorway journeys. The enhanced drivability and the emotional driving experience typical of M are achieved through various predefined driving modes, simulated gear shifts and a BMW M specific soundscape tailored to the Neue Klasse.
The electric drive units of the BMW M eDrive are characterised by high power density and are the most powerful drives BMW M has ever used. In both drive units, the electric motors are arranged in parallel and deliver their power to one gearbox per wheel. The drive units also integrate the inverter for controlling the electric motors and the oil supply.
BMW M DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE CONTROL.
BMW M DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE CONTROL.
The BMW M models were developed from the ground up by M engineers. Particular focus was placed on the central control and electronics architecture. Four high-performance computers, known as Superbrains, unite computing power for driving dynamics (called “Heart of Joy”), automated driving, infotainment, as well as basic and comfort functions.
The M specific control software of the “Heart of Joy”, the BMW M Dynamic Performance Control, unlocks completely new potentials in terms of driving dynamics and safety for high-performance vehicles. The system allows torque and power to be controlled per wheel, which, among other things, enables optimum traction, continuous torque distribution between the braking system and the electric motors, and brake energy recuperation right up to the limit. The result is a driving experience that is unprecedented in BMW M production vehicles.
OPTIMISED GEN6 CELL AND NEW COOLING SYSTEM.
OPTIMISED GEN6 CELL AND NEW COOLING SYSTEM.
The powerhouse for the BMW M eDrive is a high-voltage battery with a capacity of more than 100 kWh of usable energy. The battery has also been specially adapted to the demands of M high-performance vehicles – a performance-optimised “Design to Power” variant of the Gen6 cylindrical cell is used for this purpose. In addition, the cooling system optimised for higher power outputs and the Energy Master make trips to the racetrack a typical M experience.
With BMW M specific solutions, the Gen6 high-voltage battery offers even greater peak and charging performance. The battery housing also serves as a structural component of the vehicle and is connected to the front and rear axles, which results in a higher stiffness in the overall vehicle. This contributes to noticeably improved and more precise driving dynamics.
