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Roughly one year away from the start of production, BMW is officially giving us an official lookahead at their first-ever iX electric model, the series model inspired by the Vision iNEXT showcar of 2018<\/a>. Under the internal codename I20, the new BMW iX is underpinned by a new technical platform which is both scalable and modular and will likely make its way onto several future models from BMW i and the core BMW brand. As you may happen to know, the iX is still under extensive on-road development and is scheduled to go into production at the Dingolfing plant in the second half of 2021.<\/p>\n

BMW iX: The Brand’s technology trendsetter<\/h3>\n

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The new all-electric flagship model of BMW i embodies a fresh design philosophy and certain notable advances in the area of vehicle concept, interior architecture, versatility and driving pleasure. As we are talking about a premium, zero-emission SAV, the new BMW iX also redefines luxury in a new, reinterpreted manner.<\/p>\n

According to the statements of BMW Group management team, the new iX is a very important pillar in the electrification strategy and can thus be considered the new technology flagship, the driver for future development and a test bed for some of the upcoming innovative technologies of the automotive conglomerate.<\/p>\n

The new BMW iX relies on the fundamental D+ACES strategy (Design, Automated Driving, Connectivity, Electrification and Services), with a significant focus on sustainability, to bring in several innovations in areas such as optimized aerodynamics, lightweight design and the extensive use of natural and recycled materials.<\/p>\n

Gen5 BMW eDrive platform for an increased electric range and efficiency<\/h3>\n

The iX electric flagship is underpinned by the latest, 5th generation BMW eDrive platform<\/a>, which is also found under the new iX3<\/a> and will also make its underneath the upcoming i4. The architecture comprises the two electric motors, the power electronics, the charging technology and the high-voltage battery.<\/p>\n

The power unit of the BMW eDrive is manufactured as sustainably as possible and, thus, rare earths are absent. The maximum output of the ensemble exceeds 370 kW \/ 500 PS (490 hp), while the acceleration from 0 to 100 km\/h is possible in under 5.0 seconds.<\/p>\n

According to preliminary measurements, the 100 kWh gross energy content of the high-voltage battery is sufficient enough to guarantee an overall range of above 600 kilometers, in the context of the low combined consumption figure of 21 kWh \/ 100 km calculated as per WLTP cycle. In the EPA FTP-75 range test, the new BMW iX achieves more than 300 miles.<\/p>\n

DC fast charging at up to 200 kW and 5G data processing capabilities<\/h3>\n

The new BMW iX is fitted with a new charging technology that enables direct current fast charging at outputs of up to 200 kW. This helps charge the battery from 10% to 80% in under 40 minutes. Furthermore, in 10 minutes, you can charge the battery of the iX as to add around 120 kilometers (75 miles) to the electric range. Charging at home using the standard 11 kW BMW i Wallbox will “refill” the high-voltage battery in approximately 11 hours.<\/p>\n

The digital infrastructure of the new BMW iX is capable of delivering around 20 times faster data processing times compared to infrastructures seen in current BMW models, while also doubling the analyzed data volumes. This has a positive impact in the areas of digital services and automated driving. The technology toolkit premiering on the new iX is also fully compatible with the 5G data transfer standard.<\/p>\n

The exterior design of the iX: Clean, aerodynamic, uncomplicated, expressive<\/h3>\n