According to Bloomberg, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said in an interview that the company believes that sales in major regions such as North America, China and Europe will increase slightly this year, and is quite optimistic about the high-end pure electric vehicle market.

Oliver Zipse said that in 2023, BMW’s pure electric model deliveries will account for about 15% of its total deliveries, and the company’s goal is to achieve sales of 500,000 electric vehicles this year through its 15 pure electric models.

Note: Currently, the BMW brand has launched i3, iX3, iX1, i5, i7 and other electric vehicles. Based on the above information, BMW is expected to launch a pure electric full-size SUV – iX7 this year.

BMW Chief Financial Officer Walter Myrtle said that with the new Neue Klasse platform, the company aims to reduce battery costs to half of the current level and increase cruising range by 30%.

In 2023, the BMW Group delivered a total of 375,716 purely electric vehicles to customers (2022: 215,752 vehicles / +74.1%), accounting for around 15% of total sales.

According to blogger “Electric Shopkeeper”, in an online interview after the release of BMW’s new generation X concept car, BMW Group Chairman Oliver Zipse repeatedly talked about issues related to BMW’s electrification road. Oliver Zipse mentioned that the overall sales volume of BMW Group’s electric models in 2023 has exceeded 100,000, and 11 pure electric models will continue to be launched in 2024.

Oliver Zipse also revealed that many of the designs and concepts on the concept car launched today will be simultaneously applied to a variety of new cars, including pure electric and fuel vehicles.

The post BMW CEO: This year will achieve sales of 500,000 EVs through 15 models appeared first on TechGoing.

● New car features

In terms of appearance, the i5 and 5 series also have two appearance styles, sports package and luxury package, and there is no obvious difference between fuel models and pure electric models. In fact, in comparison, the sporty design version, especially the front face, looks more energetic, and the design style of the sports suit is not ostentatious, so it can be called IKEA.

The length, width and height are 5175/1900/1520mm respectively, and the wheelbase is still 3105mm, which is consistent with the current model. However, the side profile of the car body has been completely redesigned. The longer rear of the current model has been replaced by the short and smooth fastback shape of the new model. The entire body posture looks more sporty, and there is no incongruity in the lengthened model. In terms of details, the luminous digital logo on the C-pillar of the new car is exclusive to the domestic version. This logo will also flash according to the charging status on the i5.

Coming to the rear of the car, the new model adopts a simple design scheme. By elongating the lights, decorative strips and other elements laterally, it highlights the horizontal visual effect of the car. The three-dimensional and stylish surroundings further interpret the youthful sportiness.

The interior design of the BMW 7 Series has also been applied and evolved on the new 5 Series. The interactive ambient light strip similar to the 7 Series can even be displayed in different colors and areas on the BMW i5, plus a 12.3-inch instrument +14.9 The continuous screen design of the 2-inch central control screen makes the interior of the car full of visual effects. Sitting in the front row will give you a feeling of a small 7 Series.

In the central control area, you can see a large number of design solutions derived from the family flagship, such as the crystal-cut iDrive control knob and a large number of touch buttons, which create a good sense of luxury for front-row passengers.

The addition of the BMW OS 8.5 version of the central control system can be said to allow old-school car companies like BMW to compete with new car-making forces in intelligent interaction. In addition to natural semantic recognition, this car can also use cameras to Recognizes the driver’s body language and “eye color” to control the vehicle. Currently, on highways or closed roads, the driving assistance system of the BMW i5 can visually confirm active lane changes and overtaking through the driver’s eyes. This is quite interesting, and we are also looking forward to an actual test drive of this function. experience. In terms of V2X Internet of Vehicles, this generation of BMW 5 Series models can already interact in real time with BMW models that are also equipped with V2X functions. The vehicle can receive and display danger warnings from other BMW cars, predict parking spaces at the destination, etc. wait.

In order to cater to the car needs of Chinese customers, the iDrive 8.5 system of the BMW i5 also integrates China’s exclusive WeChat in-vehicle version function, further integrating into the WeChat ecosystem. You can conveniently use WeChat to communicate with friends instantly in the cockpit, or through the car WeChat receives navigation and positioning information and uses the vehicle navigation system to navigate directly.

In terms of the rear entertainment system, although the rear comfort configuration of the BMW i5 is not as rich as that of its bigger brother, the 7 Series, the suspended giant screen overhead, which is the same as the 7 Series, is not absent. The 31-inch floating screen with up to 8K on the 7 Series is definitely a powerful tool to attract everyone’s attention. For the Chinese market, BMW’s rear entertainment system ecology not only involves the iQiyi platform, but also introduces the Huawei App Market to provide A wealth of entertainment.

In terms of power, the i5 uses BMW’s self-developed excitation synchronous motor. BMW is currently the only luxury car company to use excitation synchronous motors. The unique brush module of the excitation synchronous motor has a long life and efficient and quiet performance. Compared with permanent magnet synchronous The motor can also show superior acceleration performance in the medium and high speed range. The domestic i5 is equipped with fifth-generation eDrive technology. The BMW i5 eDrive35L has a maximum power of 210 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 410 N·m. The battery is a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 79.05kWh and a CLTC pure electric cruising range of 536km. At the same time, the i5 M60 has a maximum power of 442 kilowatts and a peak torque of 795 Nm, which is equivalent to the previous generation BMW M5 model. The dual-motor four-wheel drive version accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds. It is faster and quieter than the new generation i5. Features of M series models, in addition, users can activate the Sport Boost function through the paddles at any time to instantly gain an additional 30 Nm of torque output.

In terms of charging, the i5 can achieve a maximum charging power of 205kW at a BMW super charging station, and the 10-80% charging time is approximately 32 minutes. At present, about 50 supercharging stations have been implemented, covering 17 cities in China. At the same time, in the first half of 2024, BMW will launch a DC smart charging wall box, which uses DC charging technology to support up to 22kW charging power, greatly improving the charging speed of household piles.

As an electric car, the BMW i5 still pursues driving pleasure, which is even better than the fuel version of the 5 Series. For example, the integrated braking system shortens the braking distance by up to 20%, and the 9th generation lateral dynamics management system allows for stronger cornering control, and the electric power steering system with variable steering ratio can also provide more fun between calmness and relaxation. In terms of suspension, it is equipped with a further optimized double-wishbone double-ball joint front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, which takes into account control flexibility and ride comfort.

On the i5, delicate adjustments also bring feedback for more fun driving, including multiple driving modes, as well as a single-pedal mode in B gear. There is also a new Sport Boost function, which can be activated at any time through the paddle on the left side of the steering wheel. Bringing an additional 30 Nm of torque output. There is also a long battery life mode, which can maximize battery life when the battery is low.

In terms of intelligent driving assistance systems, “safety first” human-machine co-driving allows users to have clear usage boundaries. The BMW i5 applies an attention monitoring system and a capacitive sensing steering wheel. For example, the BMW i5 is equipped with an automatic lane change function with line of sight confirmation. When the driver’s line of sight is confirmed, the vehicle can automatically overtake within the speed range of 60-180 km/h. And the intelligent driving assistance system it carries has been extensively updated and localized for debugging based on the characteristics of the Chinese market, Chinese road conditions and user driving habits.

● Competing models

“Mercedes-Benz EQE”

“NIO ET7”

Just as the BMW 5 Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are old rivals, the rival of the BMW i5 is the Mercedes-Benz EQE. As a Mercedes-Benz EQ family model, it adopts a more unique design concept and its battery life performance is also more advantageous. Of course, the i5 is a latecomer. The new technology also performed well. Of course, as an electric car, it has to face China’s new forces. At this price, there are NIO ET7 and others. Whether it is product strength or the service experience brought by new forces, it is also the pressure that BMW i5 has to face.

The post BMW i5 officially launched, priced at RMB 439,900-639,900 appeared first on TechGoing.

“New 5 Series Long Wheelbase Edition”

The newly replaced eighth-generation 5 Series has a breakthrough appearance. It adopts a tougher body design. The front of the car has a ring-shaped shining grille, which has a more intelligent and luxurious lighting effect. The new “angel eye headlights” adopts a minimalist style and is equipped with boomerang-style daytime running lights, which is highly recognizable. The real shot model is a long wheelbase version and looks very slender from the side. The classic Huo’s curved corners are integrated with the chrome decoration of the C-pillar. The decorative parts also incorporate a luminous 5-character logo.

The design of the rear of the car is much simpler than that of the front. The most obvious change compared to the current model is the light group, which adopts simple horizontal lines and has a slimmer and more refined visual effect. The silver decoration on the rear surround further enhances the sense of sportiness. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5175/1900/1520mm respectively, and the wheelbase reaches 3105mm, which makes it more aura.

The interior of the new car adopts the latest family-style design. The center console is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument + a 14.9-inch central control screen. The thick flat-bottomed steering wheel has a good grip, and the crystal-textured interior components make the car more comfortable. The interior is more refined. The rear row of the 5 Series long-wheelbase model continues the luxurious feel of the 7 Series. It is equipped with a 32:9 BMW floating screen that supports real-time interconnection functions. In addition, it is connected to the iQiyi platform and introduces the Huawei App Market, as well as China-exclusive configurations such as WeChat car version.

Domestic long-axis 5 series fuel models will provide 6 models, namely 525Li luxury package, 525Li M sports package, 530Li leading luxury package, 530Li leading M sports package, 530Li exclusive luxury package and 530Li exclusive M sportswear. Among them, the 525Li is equipped with a 2.0T low-power engine with a maximum power of 212 horsepower. The 530Li is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine with a maximum power of 287 horsepower. The transmission system is matched with an 8-speed automatic manual gearbox.

“i5 long wheelbase version”

The domestic long-wheelbase i5 will be launched in 4 models, namely i5 eDrive35L Luxury Package, i5 eDrive35L M Sports Package, i5 eDrive35L Exclusive Luxury Package and i5 eDrive35L Exclusive M Sports Package. The new car will be equipped with a rear single motor with a maximum power of 250kW (340 horsepower) and a CLTC cruising range of 567km.

The new 5 Series/i5 standard wheelbase versions will each launch one model, namely the 525i M Sports Package and the i5 M60 xDrive. The 525i is expected to be equipped with a 2.0T low-power engine with a maximum power of 212 horsepower, and the transmission system is matched with an 8-speed manual automatic. Integrated gearbox. The i5 M60 xDrive will use a dual-motor four-wheel drive system with a regular power of 380kW (517 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 795 Nm. After the Sport Boost/Launch Control mode is activated, it can be increased to 442kW (601 horsepower) and 820 Nm respectively. meters, the car accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds, and has a maximum cruising range of 570km under CLTC conditions.

The post The new BMW 5 Series/i5 to launch on January 25th appeared first on TechGoing.

“New 5 Series Long Wheelbase Edition”

The new BMW 5 Series adopts a tougher body design. The front of the car has a ring-shaped shining grille and brand-new “angel eye headlights”, with boomerang-style daytime running lights, which is highly recognizable. The real shot model is a long wheelbase version and looks very slender from the side. The classic Huo’s curved corners are integrated with the chrome decoration of the C-pillar. The decorative parts also incorporate a luminous 5-character logo.

The design of the rear of the car is much simpler than that of the front. The most obvious change compared to the current model is the light group, which adopts simple horizontal lines and has a slimmer and more refined visual effect. The silver decoration on the rear surround further enhances the sense of sportiness. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 5175/1900/1520mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3105mm.

The interior of the new car adopts the latest family-style design. The center console is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument + a 14.9-inch central control screen. The thick flat-bottomed steering wheel has a good grip, and the crystal-textured interior components make the car more comfortable. The interior is more refined. The rear row of the 5 Series long wheelbase model continues the luxury feel of the 7 Series. It is equipped with a 32:9 BMW floating screen that supports real-time interconnection functions. In addition, it is connected to the iQiyi platform and introduces the Huawei App Market.

Domestic long-axis 5 series fuel models will provide 6 models, namely 525Li Luxury Package, 525Li M Sports Package, 530Li Leading Luxury Package, 530Li Leading M Sports Package, 530Li Exclusive Luxury Package and 530Li Exclusive M sportswear. Among them, the 525Li is equipped with a 2.0T low-power engine with a maximum power of 212 horsepower. The 530Li is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine with a maximum power of 287 horsepower. The transmission system is matched with an 8-speed automatic manual gearbox.

“i5 long wheelbase version”

The domestic long-wheelbase i5 will be launched in 4 models, namely i5 eDrive35L Luxury Package, i5 eDrive35L M Sports Package, i5 eDrive35L Exclusive Luxury Package and i5 eDrive35L Exclusive M Sports Package. The new car will be equipped with a rear single motor with a maximum power of 250kW (340 horsepower) and a CLTC cruising range of 567km.

“i5 standard wheelbase version”

“New 5 Series Standard Wheelbase Version”

The new 5 Series/i5 standard wheelbase versions will each launch one model, namely the 525i M Sports Package and the i5 M60 xDrive. The 525i is expected to be equipped with a 2.0T low-power engine with a maximum power of 212 horsepower, and the transmission system is matched with an 8-speed manual automatic. Integrated gearbox. The i5 M60 xDrive will use a dual-motor four-wheel drive system with a regular power of 380kW (517 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 795 Nm. After the Sport Boost/Launch Control mode is activated, it can be increased to 442kW (601 horsepower) and 820 Nm respectively. meters, the car accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds and has a maximum cruising range of 570km under CLTC conditions.

The post New BMW 5 Series/i5 will launch on January 25th, CLTC cruising range of 567km appeared first on TechGoing.

The new generation 5 Series and i5 still inherit BMW’s “excellent tradition” of lengthening the wheelbase and body in the Chinese market, and BMW’s latest design language is used throughout the body. At the same time, the car still offers two appearance parts: the luxury package and the sports-oriented M package.

In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new generation 5 Series/i5 are 5175/1900/1520mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3105mm.

The interior of the car also has significant changes compared to the old 5 Series models. The original iconic “chicken leg” gear lever has now been replaced by a paddle shift mechanism next to the knob. The central control area is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument and a 14.9-inch touch screen, and is equipped with Bowers & Wilkins surround sound. system and four-zone automatic air conditioning that can be independently controlled for the rear seats.

The car also has a number of exclusive configurations and designs for the Chinese market, including a 31-inch floating giant screen at the top of the rear seat. This entertainment screen has an 8K resolution and supports real-time interconnection. The overall design style and configuration are closer to the new generation 7 Series.

In terms of power, the fuel version of the 5 Series is expected to be equipped with a 2.0T engine and a 48V mild hybrid system, with a maximum power of 190kW and a maximum torque of 400N·m. As for the pure electric i5 model, referring to previous reports, the declaration information of the single-motor model shows that its maximum power is 250kW.

In addition, the i5 M60 xDrive model will be equipped with a dual-motor four-wheel drive system with a maximum power of 601 horsepower, a peak torque of 820 Nm, and an acceleration time of 0-100 seconds in 3.8 seconds.

The post BMW’s new-gen 5 Series/i5 released: Exclusive for the Chinese market appeared first on TechGoing.

▲ BMW i5 Chinese model declaration map

In terms of appearance, this new car continues the design of the new generation of BMW 5 Series, with more “muscular” body lines and sharper edges and corners. The front face adopts a family-style grille design and is wrapped by a champagne-coloured frame. The rear of the car does not adopt the usual through-type taillight design of new energy vehicles but continues to adopt the traditional style, which looks more stable.

▲ BMW i5 domestic model declaration map

In terms of other information, the length, width and height of the new BMW i5 domestic models are 5175/1900/1520mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 3105mm. The car will be equipped with a drive motor model HA0001N0, produced by ZF Electric Drive Technology (Shenyang) Co., Ltd., with a maximum power of 250 kW.

▲ BMW i5 domestic model official map, the same below

Previously, the BMW i5 domestic model has been warmed up many times. The official said that the new car will be a “model that combines emotional design, luxury, electric fun and smart technology.” The central control area is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument and a 14.9-inch touch screen, and is equipped with a Bowers&Wilkins surround sound system, a four-zone automatic air conditioner that can be independently controlled in the rear, and the rear seats are equipped with a 31-inch suspension at the top The giant screen has 8K resolution and supports real-time interconnection.

At present, BMW officials have not disclosed the specific launch time of this new car.

The official image of the BMW i5 domestic model:

The post BMW i5 model completed MIIT declaration, maximum power 250kW appeared first on TechGoing.

In terms of appearance, the domestically produced BMW i5 still inherits the “excellent tradition” of extended wheelbase and body, and BMW’s latest design language is used throughout the body. It can also be seen from the picture that the decorative area around the window and the wheel hub are embellished with gold, and the C-pillar has a blue stroke number “5”, which may emphasize its identity as an electric vehicle.

Compared with the old 5 series models, the interior of the car also has a huge change. The original iconic “chicken leg” gear lever has now been replaced by a knob-type shift mechanism. The central control area is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument and a 14.9-inch touch screen, and is equipped with a Bowers&Wilkins surround sound system. Four-zone automatic air conditioning with independent control.

The car also has a number of exclusive configurations and designs for the Chinese market, including a 31-inch suspended giant screen on the top of the rear seats. This entertainment screen has 8K resolution and supports real-time interconnection. The overall design style and configuration are closer to the new generation of 7 series.

In addition, the position of the central control panel in front of the co-pilot is also equipped with a Chinese-exclusive flowing gold trim design, and the Chinese character “five” is also printed on the back of the front seat.

The power parameters of the new car have not been made public yet. You can refer to the parameters of the overseas version of the same model previously reported as follows: The new car provides two kinds of power, eDrive 40 and M60 xDrive. 430 Nm, the zero-to-hundred acceleration time is 6.0 seconds, and the top speed reaches 193km/h.

‎As for the high-performance M Performance version, the M60 xDrive model will share the powertrain with the iX M60, with a maximum power of 601 horsepower, a peak torque of 820 Nm, a zero-to-hundred-acceleration time of 3.8 seconds, and a top speed limited to 230km/h. However, there is no further information on battery life parameters.

The post BMW i5 electric vehicle images unveiled, equipped with exclusive 31-inch rear screen appeared first on TechGoing.

Since the beginning of this year, Tesla Motors has cut prices to varying degrees in many places around the world, intending to make way for the new Model 3 and other models. But the chief doesn’t plan to follow in Tesla’s footsteps, claiming that BMW “does not intend to lower the price of electric vehicles.”

Milan Nedeljkovic pointed out that orders for BMW’s new cars in the Chinese market are decreasing, but demand in the US market is increasing, which is “in line with previous expectations.” At the same time, in the European market, with the popularization of electric vehicles, the order volume is also rising, while the demand for fuel vehicles remains flat.

The BMW Group has said that this year, the brand’s expected deliveries of electric vehicles will account for 15% of the total deliveries, and by 2030, the proportion of electric vehicle deliveries will reach 50% of the total.

It was previously reported that BMW’s largest European production plant in Dingolfing, Germany, has begun production of the electric i5 model. The first i5 rolled off the assembly line on July 22. The car is supervised by Milan Nedeljković, a member of the BMW Management Committee. The Dingolfing factory rolled off 280,000 cars last year, and this year, with the production of the i5, is expected to be well over 300,000.

BMW officially launched the electric version of the i5 in late May this year, and hopes that “this series of models can write a new chapter in the electric age.”

The post BMW Group Production Director: No plans to reduce the price of electric cars appeared first on TechGoing.

BMW introduced that when the speed reaches 130 kilometers per hour, the highway assist system of the new 5 Series supports automatic steering in addition to controlling speed and distance. With both hands off the steering wheel, the driver only needs to check the rearview mirror with his eyes to activate the automatic lane change function. With the blessing of the active lane change assist system, the car will adjust the overtaking position within the speed range of 60-180 kilometers the desired steering maneuver and driving speed.

To ensure safety, the new 5 Series’ attention-monitoring camera scrutinizes in real time whether the driver is ready to switch to manual driving immediately. BMW also stated that the new 5 Series can also be connected to the “BMW Cloud” in real-time through the 5G network to better cooperate with the latest generation of cameras, ultrasonic sensors and radar sensors equipped with the car, accurately display the route trajectory and always maintain a high-precision GPS connection. synchronous positioning.

It was previously reported that BMW released the new eighth-generation 5-series standard axle version at the end of May, including the fuel version and the pure electric version i5. This is also the first time BMW has launched the 5-series pure electric version. The new car will be launched globally in October this year, and the domestic market is also expected to continue to introduce the extended domestic version, which is expected to be put into production as early as January 2024.

The post BMW’s new 5 Series receives 130 km/h semi-autonomous driving certification appeared first on TechGoing.

The all-new 5-Series gets larger kidney grilles up front, but not as ostentatiously as the 7-Series. The headlight group also uses a brand new “double arrow” LED light strip, and the lower surround also adds an aerodynamic kit. The fuel version and the pure electric version of the i5 have different grille materials to distinguish their identities. The lines on the side of the body are simple and smooth, the door handle adopts a built-in design, and the Huo’s bend at the triangular window of the C-pillar is more obvious. The taillight group has also been redesigned with a more refined shape.

In terms of interior, the new 5 Series adopts an integrated floating curved screen (12.3-inch instrument panel + 14.9-inch central control screen), equipped with iDrive8 car-machine system, and reduces the number of physical buttons, instead of touch operation. The steering wheel has also been replaced with a flat-bottomed design, and the overall style is closer to the latest 7 series. In terms of configuration, the new 5 Series is expected to continue to provide front seat ventilation/heating/electric lumbar support, dual-zone/four-zone automatic air conditioning, Harman Kardon/Pauer & Wilkins audio, constant speed battery life/active cruise, head-up Display system, mobile phone wireless charging, WiFi hotspot, etc., and provide a variety of packages to choose from.

In terms of power, the new 5 Series will provide a wealth of powertrain options and increase the proportion of electrified power models. In addition to conventional gasoline and diesel versions, there will also be mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric versions i5. Among them, the pure electric version i5 will also launch the high-performance model i5 M60 tuned by the M brand, and the wagon version i5 Touring will be launched for the first time.

As a representative of luxury medium and large sedans, the BMW 5 Series has a history of more than 50 years and has gone through eight generations of evolution. It is noticed that in the Chinese market, the BMW 5 Series is one of the earliest domestically produced models of BMW Brilliance, and has launched an extended domestic version to meet domestic consumers’ needs for rear space. Currently, in the domestic market, the main competitors of the BMW 5 Series are still the Audi A6L and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. With the development of the electrification trend of automobiles, the BMW 5 Series will also face the challenges of new car manufacturers such as Nio ET7.

The post New BMW 5 Series launched, first all-electric version of i5 appeared first on TechGoing.