The electrical future of Mini could take an unexpected turn because the new class technology from BMW redesigns the brand’s drive strategy. BMW has unveiled new details about its electrical drive train of the sixth generation (batteries and electric motors), and a fascinating story arises: Electro-BMWs with front-wheel drive could be on the way to the outside, and mini could follow.
During a workshop in Landshut, BMW divided important insights into the new class -Bev platform. The company confirmed that its future electrical models will include one, two, three or four engines – but never a single engine at the front. This decision results from the technical restrictions of the asynchronous engines from BMW (ASM), which are missing integrated gears and produce less power than the electrically stimulated synchronous engines (EESM) that are located at the back. In a roundtable discussion, Dr. Joachim Post, BMW board member for the purchase and supplier network that BMW always aims to expand its new technology across all brands. Prost expressly mentions Mini and Rolls-Royce during the round table.
The future of Mini
Mini has had problems in recent years. After the brand expanded its previous line -up of the front -wheel drive, the brand presented a new generation of models, including Cooper, Countryman and The Allelectric Aceman (J05). Mini also launched the Cooper Electric (J01) built by China, but the brand’s long -term strategy remains uncertain. At the beginning of this decade, Mini had committed to a purely electrical line -up in the future, but these plans are now being checked according to our sources. Discussions in Munich indicate that Mini continues to offer internal combustion versions of the Cooper and Countryman on the FAAR platform and at the same time shift its electrical line -up to new class.
One thing that seems to be carved in stone for now is Minis Electric Countryman (NB5) of the next generation that will take over the new class platform. This step makes sense because BMW’s future IX1 and IX2 will also pass to new class. However, offering an electric mini rear engine questions the long-term identity and DNA of the brand. Mini built up his reputation on his legendary “GO -Kart” moving, a defining feature of his models with front -wheel drive. Switching to the rear wheel drive would be a radical departure from the formula, which has been characterized by Mini for decades.
Ice and EV – with two different approaches
Mini was able to choose his line -up. The traditional Minis in Faar-based would continue to meet purists who prefer the known experience of front-wheel drive. In the meantime, the electrical minis -based electrical minis could attract modern buyers who are looking for more power, rear dynamics and a ranging of a performance at the BMW DNA.
A mini electric vehicle in the rear wheel drive may sound unconventional, but it could redefine the driving experience of the brand instead of affecting this. One thing is certain for the time being: the Mini brand needs a jerk.
