During the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, BMW Group's technology flagship BMW iX was officially listed, with a suggested retail price of 846,900 yuan. With minimalist design, Shy Tech invisible technology, innovative digital luxury, uncompromising BMW electric driving fun, and a sustainable concept throughout, the new car will bring a future luxury travel experience beyond electric to Chinese consumers. The listing of the innovative BMW iX is not only a representative of the BMW Group's electrification transformation, but also the product of the convergence of the Group's latest technology.
With the entry of the innovative BMW iX, it also means that the pure electric vehicle market has added another player. As far as the current electric vehicle market is concerned, most consumers have certain misunderstandings, and in their eyes, the longer the mileage of pure electric vehicles, the better. BMW, on the other hand, is equipped with a fifth-generation BMW eDrive system and lightweight body design that subverts consumers' inherent perception of electric vehicles. Increased efficiency while minimizing energy consumption.
Overtaking in corners? As a strong traditional car company, what are BMW's unique insights on electric vehicles?
| The fifth-generation BMW eDrive system is escorted
According to official data, the innovative BMW iX has a cruising range of up to 665 km under CLTC standards, a maximum output power of 385 kW released by dual motors, a peak torque of 765 Nm, an acceleration of 4.6 seconds from zero to 100 km/ h, and an energy consumption of as low as 18.5 kWh per 100 km/ h.
As we all know, the endurance of mainstream electric vehicles is generally maintained between 500-600 kilometers, and the innovative BMW iX can maintain a good performance of up to 665 kilometers, which can be said to be in the head position of pure electric vehicle endurance. This achievement is also due to the application of the fifth generation BMW eDrive system.
As the bmw brand's first pure electric model to apply the xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system, the innovative BMW iX has a really good performance ability. The system makes use of ambient heat and heat generated by the electric drive system, thereby significantly reducing energy consumption. The heat pump system on the innovative BMW iX increases range by 10% compared to conventional systems and by 40% in extreme environments. The innovative BMW iX has a range of up to 630 km and energy consumption of up to 19.4 kWh per 100 km. Reduce energy consumption and emissions while maximizing driving pleasure.
Of course, it is necessary to have a strong endurance, and the charging speed of pure electric vehicles must also keep up. Because for consumers, being able to "catch up" faster can greatly improve the efficiency of work. With the blessing of the fifth generation BMW eDrive system, the innovative BMW iX is equipped with two charging interfaces of DC fast charging and home charging, and DC charging can accept a maximum charging power of 100 kilowatts, and the battery can be charged from 0 to 80% in 56 minutes. With an AC charge maximum power of 11 kW, it can be fully charged in 10.75 hours. In case of emergencies, it only takes 56 minutes to meet the needs of the car, and in normal use, it only takes one night to fill up their own car, which does not affect the use of the next day at all. In the current situation of charging piles is very severe, the innovative BMW iX fast charging mode effectively guarantees "worry-free travel".
The application of the fifth generation BMW eDrive system allows the innovative BMW iX to coexist with speed and passion.
| Lightweight body and aerodynamic design go hand in hand
If the BMW eDrive system provides efficient power for the innovative BMW iX, the intelligent lightweight body and aerodynamic design greatly reduce the energy consumption of the innovative BMW iX.
The innovative BMW iX uses an aluminum frame body structure, supplemented by high-strength steel, carbon fiber reinforced composite materials, combined with innovative design and production technology, to achieve lightweight while improving body rigidity and stability, and reducing the body center of gravity to improve handling agility. In particular, in the development of the innovative BMW iX body, the deep knowledge and rich experience in carbon fiber technology are leveraged, and carbon fiber reinforced composites are widely used in the body frame. This high-tech body material can be seen in the door frame, tailgate and other positions. The innovative mix of these materials not only forms the basis of the extremely thin profile, but also increases the spaciousness of the crew compartment and, most importantly, greatly reduces the "load" of the entire vehicle. Make the innovative BMW iX comfortable and enjoyable both in and outboard.
In terms of aerodynamic design, the teardrop rear, hidden door handles, slim exterior mirrors, etc., make the innovative BMW iX have excellent aerodynamic performance, and the low wind resistance coefficient of 0.25 can even be comparable to a sports car. Overall, the aerodynamic design has increased the overall range of the innovative BMW iX by more than 65 km. The third generation of active grille control device can increase the vehicle's cruising range by 25 km; the aerodynamic measures at the bottom of the body will increase the cruising range by about 10 km; the new aerodynamic aluminum alloy wheels, which reduce weight by 15% and reduce the air resistance, so that the cruising range can be increased by another 15 km; other aerodynamic components and sports kits work together to increase the cruising range by about 15 km.
It is undeniable that BMW has been working in the field of new energy for many years, with advanced concepts and technologies, all of which break people's inherent cognition of pure electric vehicles.
Conclusion: All along, when traditional car companies began to develop the new energy market, the attention and expectations given by consumers were very high. As "car-making old forces", on the one hand, they have richer experience in car-making, and they understand cars; on the other hand, they are more pragmatic and can truly start from the needs of users. The innovative BMW iX really brings the car back to its roots.
At the same time, 2021 is also the 10th anniversary of the BMW i brand. Innovative BMW iX is bmw i brand after 10 years of electrification technology accumulation of full release, whether it is design, materials, power system and digital interaction and other dimensions, have shown the latest achievements in electrification advanced and subversive, innovative BMW iX as a family flagship model, but also reinterpreted the i brand "beyond electric" innovation spirit and brand connotation, for the pure electric vehicle market, BMW has made a good demonstration.