Driving
Vehicle equipment
This chapter describes equipment, systems and
functions which are offered or will be offered on
a model-specific basis, even if they are not inclu‐
ded in the vehicle in question.
For further information:
Vehicle equipment, see page 7.
BMW eDRIVE
Principle
BMW eDRIVE refers to the electric drive technol‐
ogy. The vehicle is equipped with a high-voltage
system that consists of two electric motors and a
high-voltage battery among other things.
General
The eDRIVE system has the following special
features:
▷ The vehicle is driven emission-free using its
electric drivetrain.
▷ The special high-voltage battery supplies the
electric motors as well as the comfort func‐
tions with power.
▷ The high-voltage battery is charged when
parked using a charging cable, for example, or
when driving by energy recuperation.
▷ Charging can be carried out particularly
quickly at special charging stations. Charging
at domestic electric sockets is also possible.
▷ While driving, energy recuperation ensures
that as little energy as possible is lost from
braking.
▷ When the vehicle decelerates, the electric
motors act as alternators and convert the ki‐
netic energy released into electric energy.
The electrical energy partially recharges the
high-voltage battery to increase the range.
▷ The two electric motors power one axle each.
This equips the vehicle with an electrical all-
wheel drive.
Overview
1 High-voltage cables, orange
2 High-voltage charging socket
3 Drive unit, rear
4 High-voltage battery
5 Drive unit, front
Functions
Electric driving: eDRIVE
The vehicle is driven exclusively by electric
power.
The accelerator pedal can be used not only for
accelerating but also for decelerating.
During deceleration, the electric motors act as al‐
ternators and charge the high-voltage battery.
When an anticipatory driving style is adopted,
this function offers very efficient energy recuper‐
ation and the comfort and convenience of driving
using only the accelerator.
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