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BMW eDRIVE
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BMW eDRIVE
The electrical energy partially recharges the
high-voltage battery to increase the range.
Vehicle features and options
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The rear electric motor drives the rear
wheels.
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
With xDrive, the vehicle features electrical
all-wheel drive. As such, the front wheels
are driven by a second electric motor.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
Overview
BMW eDRIVE
Principle
BMW eDRIVE is the designation for the elec-
tric drive technology. The vehicle features a
high-voltage system that consists of an electric
motor on the rear axle and a high-voltage bat-
tery, among other things. With xDrive, a sec-
ond electric motor is located on the front axle.
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High-voltage cables, orange
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Charging socket
General information
The system exhibits the following special fea-
tures:
Drive unit, rear
High-voltage battery
With xDrive: drive unit, front
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Vehicle operation is emissions-free using
the electrical drivetrain.
Functions
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The special high-voltage battery supplies
the electric motors and the comfort features
with energy.
Electric driving: eDRIVE
The vehicle is driven electrically.
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The high-voltage battery is charged via a
charging cable, for instance when parked or
while driving utilizing energy recovery.
The accelerator pedal can be used for acceler-
ation and deceleration.
The vehicle can be charged very rapidly at
special charging stations. Charging is also
possible at domestic socket outlets.
During deceleration, the electric motors act as
alternators and charge the high-voltage bat-
tery. With an anticipatory driving style, this
function can be used for especially efficient en-
ergy recovery and comfortable driving, using
just the accelerator pedal.
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On the go, the energy recovery ensures
that only little energy is lost when braking.
When the vehicle decelerates, the electric
motors act as alternators and convert the
kinetic energy released into electric energy.
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Energy recovery
The high-voltage battery is charged while driv-
ing through energy recovery.
Trip planning and special functions of
the navigation system
Several special functions of the navigation sys-
tem support trip planning taking into account
the electric range:
The electric motors act as alternators and con-
vert the vehicle's kinetic energy into electrical
energy.
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The current range can be displayed in the
navigation system map view.
The high-voltage battery can be charged while
driving in different situations:
When entering a destination, charging sta-
tions can be selected as points of interest.
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The accelerator pedal is depressed less or
only slightly.
The navigation system helps you to find
and add a charging station along the de-
sired route.
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The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
Additional information:
Displays in the instrument cluster
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.
The displays on the instrument cluster provide
information about the current state of the drive
and visualize the system's use.
While driving
Additional information:
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"ECO PRO": activate driving mode to in-
crease the range.
Displays, refer to page 136.
ECO PRO, refer to page 131.
Energy-saving driving and
maximizing the range
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Note the information on the current driving
condition.
General information
Displays in the Live Vehicle menu, driving
condition, refer to page 155.
Energy-saving driving is the basic prerequisite
for as large a range as possible. eDRIVE pro-
vides various functions that assist with an
energy-saving driving style. The eDRIVE func-
tions assist in checking the range and increase
it, if necessary.
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Note the information on the range.
Increasing the range, refer to page 281.
Note the information on the driving style.
Using the eDRIVE system efficiently, refer
to page 282.
Before driving
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Activate adaptive energy recovery.
eDRIVE allows pre-conditioning of the vehicle
before starting the trip. The stationary climate
control provides more range than using full air
conditioning while driving.
Adaptive recuperation, recuperative brak-
ing, refer to page 283.
Use the battery heat management system
to prepare the high-voltage battery for an
upcoming charging process.
Depending on vehicle equipment: preheat-
ing/precooling during the charging process can
provide maximum range when driving off.
Preparing the high-voltage battery, refer to
page 293
Additional information:
After the trip
Stationary climate control, refer to page 258.
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Charge the vehicle and plan the next trip.
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Charge vehicle, refer to page 286.
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Observe preparations extended stationary
periods.
Service life of the high-voltage battery, long
stationary periods, and taking the vehicle
out of service, refer to page 299.
BMW app
The My BMW app provides mobility-based
services and applications.
Safety of the high-voltage system
Follow the information on the safety of the
high-voltage system.
Additional information:
Safety of the high-voltage system, refer to
page 19.
Operating noises
Operating noises may occur due to the elec-
trical system. For instance, these operating
noises may occur in the following situations:
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When cooling the high-voltage battery dur-
ing the charging process.
When cooling the high-voltage battery with
the drive-ready state switched on.
When climatizing the car's interior.
High-voltage battery, long
stationary periods
Observe the information on taking the vehicle
out of service and on longer idle periods.
Additional information:
Service life of the high-voltage battery, long
stationary periods, refer to page 299.
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