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A SYSTEMATIC WORK OF PROGRESS.
The BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid.
The best of two worlds, combined in an exceptionally comfortable plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive: the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance. Innovation meets the luxury and variability of a BMW X5. Impressive driving dynamics, outstanding efficiency and top eco-friendliness – a unique concept that is perfectly tailored to the qualities of a Sports Activity Vehicle.
The BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance images show the new BMW iPerformance Design expected to be available in the second half of 2016.
The control display screens show the new user interface design expected to be available in October 2016.
A SYSTEMATIC WORK OF PROGRESS.The BMW X5 xDrive40e Plug-in Hybrid.
The best of two worlds, combined in an exceptionally comfortable plug-in hybrid with all-wheel drive: the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance. Innovation meets the luxury and variability of a BMW X5. Impressive driving dynamics, outstanding efficiency and top eco-friendliness – a unique concept that is perfectly tailored to the qualities of a Sports Activity Vehicle.
The BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance images show the new BMW iPerformance Design expected to be available in the second half of 2016.
The control display screens show the new user interface design expected to be available in October 2016.
VEHICLE CONCEPT.
A BMW X5 with the consumption of a small car. Optimum traction and agility thanks to the BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system and dynamic driving characteristics in all driving modes. With its versatility and dynamics, the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance meets all expectations. Externally, the iPerformance model differs from conventionally powered models with the eDrive badge on the C-pillars on both sides, for example, as well as the i badge on the front side panels. The blue kidney grille slats and blue wheel hubs are also unmistakeable signs of the vehicle's innovative drive technology. What really sets it apart is the range in the purely electric mode. It can drive approximately 30 kilometres locally emission-free and with zero fuel consumption. The high-voltage battery is stored safely beneath the luggage compartment floor, which, with a generous volume of 1,720 litres, is ideal for bulky luggage items. In short, a pioneering and unrivalled vehicle concept.
INDIVIDUAL DRIVING CHARACTERISTICS.
As a plug-in hybrid, the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance has various different drive modes that allow the driver to significantly influence the actual energy consumption. This depends on both the driving mode selected and the driver’s personal behaviour.
When the battery is fully charged, you can drive for up to 31 kilometres without using a single drop of fuel. In the AUTO eDrive mode, the optimal combination of electric motor and combustion engine enables the focus to be placed on top-quality efficiency.
Urban driving
When driving in the city, the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance exploits the strengths of the electric drive system to the full. With a fully charged battery, short distances (up to 31 km) can be covered with no local emissions – through the city, without using one drop of petrol.
Day-to-day driving
On your daily commute, the interplay between both drive systems in the plug-in hybrid also comes to the fore. In the AUTO eDrive mode, the intelligent combination of combustion engine and electric motor guarantees considerably lower consumption than that of petrol and diesel vehicles in this class. In short: Enjoy the luxury of a BMW X model with the added bonus of excellent fuel economy.
Long-distance driving
Experience efficient driving pleasure – over long distances, too. The plug-in hybrid has outstanding long-haul capabilities with no compromise in range or vehicle functionality.
DRIVING DYNAMICS, NOT EMISSIONS.
Highlight: Experience the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance.
DRIVING DYNAMICS, NOT EMISSIONS.
Highlight: Experience the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance.
DRIVETRAIN.
A high-output BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder petrol engine and a high-efficiency eDrive electric motor are the driving forces of the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance. The intelligent BMW xDrive all-wheel drive system guarantees optimum traction. The combination of these EfficientDynamics technologies produced an innovative vehicle offering not only low fuel consumption, but also awesome driving dynamics and stability in all driving conditions.
INTELLIGENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT.
Intelligent energy management is one of the main pillars of the BMW iPerformance concept. This system coordinates the interaction of all drive components in order to combine the best possible
efficiency with great driving dynamics.
Intelligent energy management optimises the hybrid drive's power-efficiency factor by predictively choosing the appropriate drive. For example, available navigation data is used to identify in advance the sections of the route and driving situations that are best suited for the electric motor or for charging the high-voltage battery.
In situations in which the combustion engine would have a low power-efficiency factor, the system shifts up to a higher load range with a better power-efficiency factor. That means that the combustion engine produces additional power. This power is used to create electricity for the battery via the electric motor/generator, which can later be used for electric driving or efficiently supporting the combustion engine. It also controls the electric motor/generator, so that kinetic energy is transformed into electrical energy during coasting and when braking. In combination with ECO PRO mode, intelligent
energy management adapts all vehicle systems, including all auxiliary components and comfort functions, to be fuel-consumption conscious and highly efficient.
The eDrive button allows the driver to choose between three eDrive modes: the standard AUTO eDRIVE mode, the purely electric MAX eDRIVE mode and the SAVE BATTERY mode, which maintains the charging status at a constant level.
AUTO eDRIVE mode
In the AUTO eDRIVE mode, the intelligent BMW EfficientDynamics system determines the most efficient combination of electric motor and combustion engine – depending on the driving speed and the battery charging status. This mode is divided into two phases: If the battery charging status is between 12% and 100%, you can drive at up to 70 km/h – free of local emissions and without using any fuel. At higher speeds or with more demanding requirements, the petrol engine switches on automatically. If the battery charging status drops below 12%, the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance can be driven in the purely electric mode and with moderate acceleration at speeds of up to 55 km/h.
MAX eDRIVE mode
Electric driving fun to the max: In the MAX eDRIVE mode, you can enjoy purely electric driving at speeds of up to 120 km/h. At higher speeds or when the acceleration potential has been exhausted, the combustion engine switches on automatically.
SAVE BATTERY mode
When the battery charging status is low, the SAVE BATTERY mode enables the battery to be charged by the combustion engine or allows the charging status to be maintained. In this way, the driver can save the battery capacity for purely electric driving later.
Predictive selection
Once the destination has been entered into the navigation system, the predictive energy management analyses the planned route using constant data such as speed limits and real-time information on the current traffic status. In this way, the system uses the purely electric driving mode efficiently, appropriately and, above all, on routes on which it’s most beneficial (e.g. driving in the city).
CHARGING.
An energy boost before going out for the night? With the BMW i Wallbox from the 360° ELECTRIC range of products and services, your battery is fully charged for
your evening’s entertainment. The BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance is ready for emission-free driving fun after less than three hours’ charging.
All-round service for e-mobility.
Charging at home
The vehicle can be conveniently charged at home at a conventional household 230 volt power socket, and is fully charged in less than 4 hours. The car's charging port is located behind a flap on the front left side panel. All that's needed for charging is the included cable, which can be stored safely and compactly under the luggage compartment floor. A special seal protects the charging port and plug from the elements. A wallbox, a wall-mounted charging station specially developed for electromobility, can be used instead of a normal power socket. This unit offers increased charging power, making the charging process much quicker. A display in the instrument cluster informs the driver about the high-voltage battery's current level of charge.
Depending on various factors, for example the strength of the charge at the power source, devices actively consuming electricity in the car during the charging process and the use of a Wallbox, it takes approximately 3–4 hours for an empty high-voltage battery to recharge completely. During external charging, the passenger area can be pre-heated or cooled without affecting the charging status of the high-voltage battery. As a large proportion of driving is powered purely by electricity, travel costs can be significantly reduced.
Charging on the go
Along with conventional household electrical sockets, the vehicle can be charged easily and conveniently on the go at public charging stations. That way, after going shopping, the driver can continue their journey "with a full tank" but free of emissions. All that's needed for charging is the included cable, which can be stored safely and compactly under the luggage compartment floor. LED light rings on the charging port make the charging status visually clear. The optional navigation system and the My BMW Remote app for plug-in hybrids give the driver information about the location and availability of suitable charging stations.
Authentication at the charging station and monthly billing for the energy costs are completed using the ChargeNow card from the BMW mobility service ChargeNow. The vehicle can be charged with various different currents. The charging time varies based on various factors, for example the current strength and number of active devices consuming electricity in the vehicle.
CONNECTIVITY.
Always connected up to your BMW: Via smartphone (iOS or Android), not only Remote Services such as remote locking are available, but also hybrid-specific functions. This ensures that you always have an overview of the consumption and efficiency values of your BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance. BMW Services for every situation, which can be used inside the vehicle – and outside.
My BMW Remote for plug-in hybrids
The My BMW Remote App for plug-in hybrids for iOS and Android displays detailed information about the vehicle's current status, such as its location, battery level and remaining range.
The charging procedure can be controlled remotely via the week-to-view timer, and the vehicle's temperature remotely adjusted in good time ready for the next journey. Destinations, points of interest and the location of charging stations can be easily sent from the application directly to the vehicle.
The My BMW Remote App for plug-in hybrids also measures the efficiency of every trip and can provide suggestions on how to drive the vehicle more efficiently and extend its range. The efficiency value of each journey can also be anonymously shared with drivers and compared.Pre-conditioning
Get into a comfortably cool car in summer and a warm car with clear windows in winter – park air conditioning and auxiliary heating in the BMW X5 plug-in hybrid makes that possible. Thanks to an electrical refrigerant compressor and a tankless electrical heater, the automatic air conditioning functions almost silently, even when the engine is off. Two different departure times can be scheduled in advance.
Half an hour before the planned departure, heating, cooling and ventilation to the selected temperature is implemented by an intelligent control system. The system is operated by the iDrive Controller inside the car, or conveniently with a smartphone using the My BMW Remote App for plug-in hybrids.
Provided that the high-voltage battery has a sufficient charge, the stationary heating and cooling functions regardless of whether the vehicle is being externally charged or not.
COMFORT.
It goes almost without saying that an innovative automobile like the BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance offers the utmost comfort. The standard-feature Adaptive Suspension Package Comfort ensures full driving dynamics, stability at all times and a pleasant driving feeling – even on long journeys and even when the vehicle is carrying a heavy load. Fully variable shock absorbers and self-regulating suspension on the real axle guarantee excellent stability, regardless of the amount of weight on board.
