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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  
The two electric motors power one axle  
each. This equips the vehicle with an elec-  
trical all-wheel drive.  
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.  
Overview  
Additional information:  
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.  
BMW eDRIVE  
Principle  
BMW eDRIVE is the designation for the elec-  
tric drive technology. The vehicle features a  
high-voltage system that consists of two elec-  
tric motors and a high-voltage battery, among  
other things.  
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High-voltage cables, orange  
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Charging socket  
Drive unit, rear  
General information  
The system exhibits the following special fea-  
tures:  
High-voltage battery  
Drive unit, front  
Vehicle operation is emissions-free using  
the electrical drivetrain.  
Functions  
The special high-voltage battery supplies  
the electric motors and the comfort features  
with energy.  
Electric driving: eDRIVE  
The vehicle is driven electrically.  
The accelerator pedal can be used for acceler-  
ation and deceleration.  
The high-voltage battery is charged via a  
charging cable, for instance when parked or  
while driving utilizing energy recovery.  
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.  
The vehicle can be charged very rapidly at  
special charging stations. Charging is also  
possible at domestic socket outlets.  
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.  
Energy recovery  
The high-voltage battery is charged while driv-  
ing through energy recovery.  
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The electric motors act as alternators and con-  
vert the kinetic energy of the vehicle into elec-  
trical energy.  
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 high-voltage battery can be charged while  
driving in different situations:  
The accelerator pedal is depressed less or  
only slightly.  
The current range can be displayed in the  
navigation system map view.  
The accelerator pedal is not depressed.  
When entering a destination, charging sta-  
tions can be selected as points of interest.  
The navigation system helps you to find  
and add a charging station along the de-  
sired route.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
The displays on the instrument cluster provide  
information about the current state of the drive  
and visualize the system's use.  
Additional information:  
Additional information:  
Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain-  
ment, and Communication, refer to page 6.  
Displays, refer to page 136.  
While driving  
Energy-saving driving and  
maximizing the range  
Activate Efficient mode to increase the ve-  
hicle range.  
Efficient mode, refer to page 310.  
General information  
Note the information on the expected  
range.  
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.  
Range prediction, refer to page 153.  
Note the information on the current driving  
condition.  
Displays in the Live Vehicle menu, driving  
condition, refer to page 155.  
Before driving  
Note the information on the range.  
Increasing the range, refer to page 309.  
Note the information on the driving style.  
Driving mode Efficient, refer to page 310.  
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.  
Depending on vehicle equipment: preheat-  
ing/precooling during the charging process can  
provide maximum range when driving off.  
Adaptive recuperation, recuperative brak-  
ing, refer to page 309.  
Additional information:  
Follow the Efficiency Coach instructions.  
Efficiency trainer, refer to page 311.  
Stationary climate control, refer to page 280.  
Use battery thermal management to pre-  
pare the vehicle for an upcoming charging.  
Charging process, refer to page 320.  
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After the trip  
Charge the vehicle and plan the next trip.  
Charge vehicle, refer to page 314.  
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 327.  
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:  
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 327.  
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