New designation for
the drive technology of all future electric and plug-in hybrid cars.
Munich/Beijing - The BMW i8 Concept Spyder is celebrating its world
premiere at the Auto China 2012 in Beijing (23 April – 2 May 2012) and
the rear-end of the car clearly bears the eDrive emblem for the new
technology. In future, the designation eDrive will identify the drive
technology for all electric and plug-in hybrid cars from BMW i.
BMW eDrive comprises the components of the electric drivetrain: the
electric motor developed in-house by BMW, the lithium-ion battery, and
finally the intelligent motor management system. This technology ensures
that electromobility with BMW eDrive offers a unique experience. This is
because the full torque of the electric motor is available from a
standing start and the acceleration unfolds continuously in thoroughbred
electric vehicles until the top speed is attained. Vehicles with BMW
eDrive technology are therefore extremely agile and offer enormous
driving pleasure.
The lithium-ion battery
cells and the intelligent motor management system also offer a
substantial increase in range and power for the vehicle.
The future will see BMW eDrive technology empowering all electric
drives – electric and plug-in vehicles from BMW i – giving them the
capability for being particularly dynamic and smart.
