"The Neue Klasse platform BMW has been working on for years means new motors, new inverters, new batteries, new charging tech, and new interior displays. Most importantly, a powerful new centralized computer "brain" designed specifically for driving dynamics is supposed to make these latest EV Beemers handle better than many thought possible for an electric car."
"Those new batteries are "cell-to-pack" and have liquid-cooled cylindrical cells with more nickel and less cobalt, offering up a 20-percent bump in energy density. An 800-volt architecture improves charging speeds by a third, and at up to 400 kilowatts."
"The aerodynamically superior i3 50 xDrive trumps this with a mighty impressive 560 miles while supplying 469 horsepower and 645 Newton-meters of torque from twin motors."
BMW has launched an all-new electrified 3 Series, the i3, built on the Neue Klasse modular EV platform. This platform features new motors, inverters, batteries, charging technology, and interior displays, with a centralized computer designed to enhance driving dynamics. The i3 uses cell-to-pack batteries with liquid-cooled cylindrical cells containing more nickel and less cobalt, delivering 20-percent improved energy density. An 800-volt architecture accelerates charging speeds by one-third at up to 400 kilowatts. The i3 50 xDrive achieves 560 miles of range, surpassing the iX3 SUV's 500-mile capability, while producing 469 horsepower and 645 Newton-meters of torque from dual motors. This vehicle represents part of BMW's largest financial investment in company history.
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