THE BMW CONCEPT X5 eDRIVE

The BMW Concept X5 eDrive combines the brand of driving pleasure for which the xDrive intelligent four-wheel drive system is renowned and a luxurious ambience within the variable-use interior with a plug-in hybrid drive concept. Its innovative BMW eDrive technology guarantees the hallmark sporting ability of a BMW, while at the same time opening the door to pure electric speeds of up to 75mph, a maximum range of 19 miles on electric power alone and average fuel consumption in the EU test cycle of 74.3mpg.

The concept study’s BMW eDrive system consists of a four-cylinder combustion engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and an electric motor which is also the work of the BMW Group. The 95hp electric motor sources its energy from a high-voltage lithium-ion battery, which can be charged from any domestic power socket or BMW i Wallbox.

BMW eDrive technology hooks up with the intelligent four-wheel drive system BMW xDrive for the first time in the BMW Concept X5 eDrive. The new study vehicle offers superior driving characteristics underpinned by the electronically controlled and fully variable distribution of drive between its front and rear wheels. Regardless of the driving mode selected, the power generated by the electric motor, combustion engine or the two units together is channelled quickly and precisely to the wheels where it can be converted most effectively into propulsion. This allows the BMW Concept X5 eDrive to demonstrate the typical qualities of an SAV – assured traction and optimised stability in all weather and road conditions, coupled with increased agility through dynamically taken corners – in outstandingly efficient fashion. The BMW Concept X5 eDrive can complete the sprint from rest to 62mph in under 7.0 seconds with CO2 emissions of under 90g/km.

The groundbreaking character of the BMW Concept X5 eDrive is highlighted by understated but precisely arranged design accents. For example, the kidney grille slats, air intake bars and the inlay in the rear bumper – all in the BMW i Blue colour developed for the BMW i brand – present an appealing contrast to the Silverflake metallic exterior paintwork. The BMW Concept X5 eDrive also comes with specially designed roof rails, a connector for the charging cable that lights up during charging, and 21-inch light-alloy wheels in an exclusive, aerodynamically optimised design.