The subsequent-generation BMW X5 could have the choice of an extended-range electrical car (EREV) powertrain as this drivetrain sort continues to achieve recognition, particularly in China.
EREVs have gained recognition there as they permit for primarily EV operation throughout common commutes, and freedom from vary nervousness and worrying about charging infrastructure throughout highway journeys.
In line with Autocar, BMW is working with transmission specialist ZF on a range-extender setup for the brand new X5 massive SUV with a goal complete vary of over 965km (600 miles).
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Given the upcoming second-generation X7 will as soon as once more be carefully associated to the brand new X5, it’s no shock BMW would additionally add a range-extender choice to its flagship SUV.
The Bavarian automaker can be reportedly contemplating including range-extender drivetrain choices for the present X3 mid-size SUV. The subsequent-generation X5 and X7, in addition to the present X3, are all based mostly on BMW’s CLAR structure, which helps mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines, in addition to conventional plug-in hybrid, and pure EV drivetrains.
If this report proves to be true, it is going to be the primary time we’ve seen a range-extender possibility in a BMW for the reason that demise of the i3 tall-boy hatchback (beneath).
In all i3 variants an electrical motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack was solely chargeable for driving the wheels. For the now-discontinued REx (range-extender) variants, a 0.65-litre two-cylinder petrol engine making simply 25kW and fed a small 9L gasoline tank have been added to the car.
Every time the i3 REx’s battery ran low or hit a preset degree, the little motorcycle-sourced engine would sputter to life and recharge the traction battery.
It’s unclear what sort of engine BMW is contemplating for the X5 range-extender. We additionally don’t know whether or not the range-extender possibility shall be provided along with or as a substitute for the X5’s plug-in hybrid setup.
In a standard plug-in hybrid drivetrain, each the electrical motor can drive the wheels by itself or in tandem with the petrol engine.
The sixth-generation X5 was final noticed by our spy photography agency back in June 2024. From these photographs we will see it has a nostril closely impressed by the Vision Neue Klasse X, which has angled headlights and slim double-kidney grilles.
With the i3 REx now not accessible and the Mazda MX-30 R-EV by no means bought right here, the Leapmotor C10 ‘REEV’ is the one range-extender car at the moment provided in Australia, though Nissan’s X-Path and Qashqai e-Energy variants are additionally technically EREVs.
However a range of automakers are planning new EREVs, together with Ford, Mazda, BYD, Genesis, Ram and Deepal.
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