We recently learned that EVS will be equipped with one, two, three or even four electric motors on the new class platform. While rear and all-wheel drive models were officially confirmed, there were no details about setups with front-wheel drive. Of course, we decided to ask BMW whether FWD models are planned. You will be happy to hear that the answer is no.
For the NK portfolio, BMW has developed an improved lively synchronous engine (EESM) for the rear axle. On the front, an asynchronous engine (ASM) is mounted in electric cars with XDrive. However, there are no plans to start single engine models with front-wheel drive. While the EESM houses the gearbox on the back, the ASM was not developed with a built -in gear. New class cars with the ASM always have at least one Eesm on the rear axle, which the AWD cars.
If you look forward further, this effectively means that every electric BMW is an entry-level electro-BMW in the rear wheel drive to the new class platform. As a result, the rumored I1 and/or i2 are not only powered to the rear wheels. It is too early to know whether XDrive versions of the spiritual i3 successor are planned, but the cheaper versions will have RWD.
But the FWD era, which the 2 Series Active Tourer started more than a decade ago, does not end soon. The 1 series came out last year, and the 2 Series Gran Coupé has just went on the market, so they will be with us for many years. In addition, the X1 and X2 crossovers glue around in the long run. The minivan, which spread the controversial FWD trend, is to disappear at the end of 2027.
We have focused strictly on BMWs, but the gene6 engines will also inevitably operate miniquis. However, it is premature to say that the end for the mini with front -wheel drive is almost. Sooner or later, the brands Rolls-Royce and Alpina will benefit from the teachings who are learned with the new class.
