We have just received an exclusive look at BMW’s battery and engine technology of the sixth generation (Gen6) and the beating heart of the upcoming share New class EVS– And let’s just say that BMW doesn’t play around. In our latest video we bring you to the high-voltage battery workshop in Landshut, where the engineers led us through these new EV tech upgrades.
New batteries, big changes
First, the batteries. BMW leaves the old ones Prismatic cells and switch to Cylindrical cells (46 mm diameter with two height options: 95 mm and 120 mm). What does that actually mean?
- More range: BMW says we look at ourselves 20% higher energy densityWhich means more miles per load.
- Faster charging: With the new 800V architectureYou can get juice 186 miles (300 km) in just 10 minutes.
- Better efficiency: These packs are now structurally– Feature is part of the car, reduce weight and improve aerodynamics.
BMW also lowers the battery costs around 50% per kWhWhat (hopefully) means that future BMW -EVS will not break the bank as much.
Next generation electric motors
Now let’s talk about power. In contrast to most EV manufacturers that are on permanent magnetic motors (which need rare earth materials), BMW is liable to its Electrically excited synchronous motors (EESM) and asynchronous engines (ASM). That means:
- No trust in rare earth materials
- More detailed torque control (Ideal for traction and handling)
- Scalability-Von an efficiency device with a motor on A Quad engine animal For future M -cars
The BMW engineer Michael Salmansberger took a closer look at the new engines and explains that four variants of the EESM units are planned, each weighing about 125 kg (276 lbs) and between 268 hp (200 kW) and 402 hp (300 kW ) produce. . The ASM is delivered with two variants in the front axle – 120 and 180 kilowatts. The EESM engines can produce between 270 hp (200 kW) and 402 hp (300 kW).
“Heart of joy” – the secret sauce
BMW has also developed a new control unit called “Heart of joy”– A suitable name because it happens to magic. This system integrated Drive train and dynamic management to a brainProcessing data 10x faster than before. That means:
- More reaction fast gas and regenerative brakes
- Better traction under all conditions
- More precise adjustments to the handling in real time
We treat all of this and more in our latest video where we are going Behind the scenes To see these new technologies in action. Take a look at it here:
