German luxury heavyweights — Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi — are remaking their lineups for the new age with fleets of battery-powered models.

BMW's latest 4-Series family has an electric option in the form of the i4 hatchback. The car is a new addition to the BMW lineup for 2022 and in i4 M50 guise, it delivers up to 536 hp and is a hoot to drive. MG is going electric in most markets where it operates, but its redesigned MG 7 sedan sticks with internal-combustion power. The handsome...

BMW began its push toward electrification with a pair of purpose-built cars on carbon-fiber platforms, the i3 EV (with or without a gas-engine range extender) and the plug-in hybrid i8. For the M performance division’s first EV, the 2022 BMW i4 M50, the German brand takes a step back to an internal combustion engine platform. The result is a...

The single-motor 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35, debuting in U.S. stores early next year, will start at $52,395.

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla’s Cyber Roundup annual meeting, a concerning Jaguar I-Pace fire, our BMW i4 review, and more. more… The post Podcast: Tesla Cyber Roundup, Jaguar I-Pace fire, BMW i4 review, and more appeared first on Electrek.

Tesla is no longer the only game in town for a large electric SUV.

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BMW could engineer its next-generation EV platform to accommodate hydrogen fuel-cell powertrains as well. As reported by Automotive News, BMW chairman Oliver Zipse mentioned this during the automaker's recent half-year earnings call, saying fuel-cell vehicles will be needed to achieve BMW's electrification goals. BMW is aiming for half of its...

The BMW i4 eDrive40 delivered to my door by BMW looks almost indiscernible from a 4-series internal combustion engine vehicle. It even has what appear to be exhaust pipes out the back. I imagine the pitch for this car in some Bavarian BMW corporate office was something like: Look, Tesla is eating our lunch, let’s please just make an EV version of the 4 series to take on the Model 3. It will take almost no effort, we’ll just rip out the ICE components and throw in a battery and some electric motors. It will barely appear on the balance sheet. How bad could that be? Yet somehow this is still a very compelling EV, and I’d argue a lot better than the 4-series it is masquerading as. It is even better than the Model 3 in a bunch of ways… more… The post The Electrek Review: BMW i4 eDrive40 is low effort but still highly enjoyable experience appeared first on Electrek.

BMW has just launched the iX and i4 electric vehicles, as well as an electric version of the current 3-Series exclusively in China, but these will be superseded starting from 2025 by a new generation of BMW electrics based on a platform dubbed the Neue Klasse (German for “New Class”). The Neue Klasse platform is being developed from...

We'll get a first glimpse of the Neue Klasse and its "spectacular digital experience" at IAA 2023, BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse promises.

BMW is hydrogen's biggest advocate among German automakers as it plots a path to zero emissions. It will start limited production of a hydrogen fuel-cell X5 at the end of the year.

Electric cars like the BMW iX increase manufacturing carbon footprint by 40% German firm also targets supply chain as a whole in a bid to reduce overall emissions by 20% A major operational reset in BMW's factory and supply chain is hunting down huge, 60% savings in CO2 by 2030 to offset rising energy use as the company pushes towards net-zero carbon. At odds with their capacity to slash carbon output in use, electric car batteries are actually increasing carbon production in manufacturing, because of the heavy energy consumption of the mining/refining process for the rare earth metals used inside the cells. In fact, BMW's analysis suggests that the switch to battery-electric powertrains for its whole output of 2.5 million cars will increase the

It’s a tough time to be a regular car maker. While luxury firms like Lamborghini are boasting record sales, the kind of car firms you and I might shop with are struggling with production backlogs, delays and component shortages. All of these issues are hitting sales and profits for the world’s automakers. Quick, let… Read more...

BMW M Motorsport has announced its return to the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA) in 2024. A new BMW Hybrid V8 will take the opposition of top-class in the hypercars category in the official FIA World Endurance Championship one year after its debut season in the North […]

BMW was spotted testing an early prototype for a redesigned X3, this one equipped with plug-in hybrid power. Expect evolutionary styling, a more advanced interior, and the choice of internal-combustion or electric powertrains. MG has hinted at a modern sports car for years and now it finally looks to be happening. The British marque provided a...

Plug-in hybrid sales sag in Europe as they keep popping in the U.S. BMW adds a base version of its i4 EV. And there’s no more base $30k electric Mini Cooper—for now. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Mini Cooper SE has been a rare exception in the electric-vehicle market—in that it’s a nimble, head-turning...

BMW's i4 electric hatch enters the 2023 model year with a new eDrive35 grade that has brought the starting price down to $52,395, including a $995 destination charge. The i4 was a new addition to BMW's lineup for 2022, initially offering eDrive40 and M50 grades, priced from $56,395 and $66,895, respectively. Pricing of those grades for the 2023...

BMW is working on a redesign for its top-selling X3 small crossover and the latest prototypes to be spotted are for a plug-in hybrid variant.We know they're plug-in hybrids because caps for both a charging port (driver side front fender) and fuel filler (passenger side rear fender) are present. One of the prototypes also has the label...

A new base model for the BMW i4 range is coming to the United States in the first quarter of 2023. When it does reach showrooms, the 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 will start at $52,395 with destination, BMW confirmed Monday in a press release. The single-motor rear-wheel drive eDrive35 will be positioned below the existing eDrive40 (also with a single...

The real test of a sporty sedan is a twisty mountain road drive to gauge its cornering prowess.

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Even though it is less powerful than the i4 eDrive40, it’s almost exactly as quick.

BMW wants to get more buyers into EVs. The brand has already delivered a variety of options in all shapes and sizes, like the retired iX and i3, and now, the i7 and i4 and their many variants. With the cancellation of the i3, a more affordable BMW electric car was needed, and the marque plans to deliver with an… Read more...

The new addition to the i4 range retails for about $4000 cheaper than the eDrive40 at the cost of less horsepower and a shorter range.

Lightyear teams up with Sweden’s Koenigsegg. Tesla and startup EV brands are losing out on the sales, one study suggests. Researchers suggest EV sales targets are an incomplete solution without retiring gas vehicles. And we warm up to the weirdness of the BMW iX. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a weeklong drive review of the BMW...

The $51,400 i4 eDrive35 will have 260 miles of range from a 66 kWh battery pack.

Owners of affected vehicles told not to drive or charge their cars; instructed to park them "away from any buildings."

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Photo by Roberto Baldwin for The Verge BMW issued a recall notice for a “small number” of 2022 i4 sedans and iX SUVs due to the risk of battery fires. According to the recall, the high voltage battery “may have internal damage,” which can result in an electrical short circuit. The recall only covers 83 vehicles that have been sold in the US, but BMW is advising owners not to drive them, to park them outside or away from other vehicles and structures that could catch on fire, and not to charge them. BMW dealers will replace the battery free of charge. The recall was issued after BMW became aware of “a non-US field incident involving a 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40” last April. An engineering analysis found that debris, specifically pieces of cathode, were seeping into the battery... Continue reading…

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The BMW i4 eDrive40 is a brilliant EV that outperforms its ICE counterpart and its EPA ratings, and it's much better put together than a Tesla Model 3.

The electrified 4-Series Gran Coupe makes mincemeat of its 430i gasoline-powered counterpart, and we found meeting or beating its EPA range estimate to be easy.

The new i3 is a China-only long-wheelbase electric version of the latest 3 Series.

BMW was already committed to the IMSA SportsCar Championship with its M Hybrid V8 LMDh, but now the automaker has confirmed it will also enter the new race car in the FIA World Endurance Championship. It means BMW will soon be racing at the top level in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, something it hasn't done since 1999. Ford is working on an update for...

BMW will enter its new M Hybrid V8 race car in the FIA World Endurance Championship from 2024, the automaker said on Tuesday. This will be addition to BMW's previously announced participation in the IMSA SportsCar Championship starting from 2023. The M Hybrid V8 has been designed to meet new LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) regulations, with the cars...

The M Hybrid V8 LMDh prototype was displayed at Goodwood - but you had to look up to see it Radical racer marks M's 50th anniversary and will also race in top-flight US series BMW has announced it will enter its M Hybrid V8 racer into two historic race series in 2024, following its planned entrance into the US-based IMSA next year.  The German firm revealed it will enter both the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the 24 Hours of Le Mans (FRA), a year after a planned entrance into the IMSA. It will be the first time BMW has made an appearance at Le Mans since 1999, when the firm was victorious with the V12 LMR.  “The decision to run the BMW M Hybrid V8 in the IMSA series from 2023, and the WEC from 2024, is a milestone for the

It's the second fastest model after the latest Tesla Model 3.

Thanks to a relatively big battery, the range is also very good.

Cadillac's Celestiq has finally been revealed. It's a big hatch based on General Motors' Ultium platform and featuring the automaker's upcoming Ultra Cruise autonomous driver-assist system, and we should see it on sale in 2024 as a 2025 model. BMW has only just launched the M4 CSL but a more hardcore version being developed as a modern take on the...

The RWD i4’s speed through the obstacle avoidance maneuver was 10 km/h or 6 mph off what a Model 3 managed in the moose test.

Just how much more efficient is a peppy EV powertrain compared to old engine technology?

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Electric vehicle stocks meandered to a mixed close in the week ending July 15 following a uniformly strong close in the previous week. Inflation worries roiled the broader market in the past week as the metric climbed to a fresh 40-year high in June. This in turn reignited worries regarding a string of aggressive rate hikes. read more

Firm builds one-off electric version of current Mini Convertible to 'test the waters of emission-free, open-top driving' BMW has built a one-off pure-electric version of the current Mini Convertible to test the market for a potential next-generation model. According to the company, "the one-off Mini Electric Convertible is a prototype, to test the waters of emission-free, open-top driving with Mini". The prototype uses the current Cooper S Convertible upper structure but is based on the powertrain components of the Mini Electric and was built in Munich.  This means that the prototype Mini Electric Convertible has a 181bhp electric motor and a range of up to 145 miles (WLTP), which is the same as the production Mini

BMW in June provided a first look at its new M Hybrid V8 LMDh (Le Mans Daytona hybrid) race car set to compete from next year in the new GTP (Grand Touring Prototype) class of the IMSA SportsCar Championship. GTP replaces IMSA's current DPi (Daytona Prototype International) class as the new top class, and is open to both LMDh cars as well as LMH...

BMW has ended production of V12 engines as it adds more electric models to its lineup. A final run of a dozen 7-series sedans with V12s has been sold out.

Tesla gained 8.6 percent of the total market share of luxury automotive sales in the United States in the first half of 2022 compared to the first half of 2021. Last year, Tesla held 13 percent of the luxury automotive market in Q1, enough to beat Mercedes-Benz and BMW for the top spot. That number […] The post Tesla gains over 8 percent of luxury market share, beating Mercedes and BMW appeared first on TESLARATI.

Are you in the market for an electric vehicle, but you need more protection than the typical airbags and seat belts? Maybe something capable of withstanding gunfire and the odd explosion? Well, I’ve got good news for you: BMW is apparently planning a fully armored version of its new all-electric i7 sedan. Read more...

Overall, plug-in car sales increased by 14.3% year-over-year.

The final 10 were exclusive BMW i3s HomeRun Edition.

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The all-electric BMW i4 sedan scored 4 stars out of 5 during its safety tests with the Euro NCAP, a surprising score for an all-electric vehicle. The European NCAP agency crash tests vehicles in four categories; Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Vulnerable Road User (Pedestrian/Cyclist), and Safety Assist. The BMW scored 87%, 87%, 71%, and 64% […] The post BMW i4 earns surprising safety rating from the Euro NCAP appeared first on TESLARATI.

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The electric version of the 4 Series Gran Coupe was let down by its safety and assistance systems which could have been better.

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The company already delivered roughly 2,600 i4 and iX so far this year.

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BMW has been spotted testing an early prototype for a redesigned X3. Expect evolutionary styling, a more advanced interior, and the choice of internal-combustion or electric powertrains. Another vehicle out testing is Chevrolet's Silverado EV. The full-size electric pickup is coming in the fall of 2023 with over 400 miles of range and 664 hp in...

We design four different versions of BMW's newest flagship, exploring myriad options to create two behemoths powered by the V-8 and two powered by electrons.

The Ioniq 6, the production version of Hyundai's stunning Prophecy concept from a couple of years back, has finally been revealed. We're glad to report that the production version stays true to the concept's sultry lines, and in terms of performance you're looking at direct competition for the Tesla Model 3. BMW has only just revealed the M4 CSL...

Tencent Holding Ltd (OTC: TCEHY) aims to sell technology to help foreign automakers tap China’s enormous electric vehicle market, read more

BMW's entry-level SUV enters new generation with petrol, PHEV and electric powertrain options The new third-generation BMW X1 crossover has been revealed, following the BMW 4 Series, BMW X3 and the BMW 7 Series in gaining an electric variant for the first time. BMW’s crucial rival to the Audi Q3 and Volvo XC40 is its first “premium compact model based on a flexible vehicle architecture to feature an all-electric drive system”. It effectively replaces the decade-old BMW i3 as the entry point into the manufacturer's growing EV family. The architecture in question is the FAAR, which underpins the new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer MPV and will soon appear in the next-generation Mini Countryman crossover. In the new iX1 xDrive30 EV, it houses a dual-motor

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BMW has officially opened its new 15 billion yuan ($2.2 billion) factory in Shenyang, China with a strong focus on electric vehicles.

German automaker BMW (OTC: BMWYY) has started production at a new $2.24 billion electric vehicle plant in Shenyang, China, as it looks to take on Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) an read more

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Motorsport involvement will influence model characteristics, including replicating gearshifts and engine noise BMW M will use its motorsport involvement to determine the characteristics of its future high-performance electric cars, including replicating the visceral thrills of gearshifts and engine noise, CEO Frank van Meel has revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The company’s highest-profile electrified racer is the M Hybrid V8, an LMDh hypercar that will race in the IMSA Sportscar Championship next season and could be adapted to contest the Le Mans 24 Hours. It shares its powertrain concept with the BMW XM SUV that will be launched later this year. Highlighting the issues of ensuring EVs are as immersive as combustion engined ones, van Meel said: “If

The Steyr plant will build the major components for a new e-drivetrain including the rotor, stator, transmission and inverter.

The Steyr plant will build the major components for a new e-drivetrain including the rotor, stator, transmission and inverter.

Giant brakes suggest the super saloon is packing some serious power (and weight).

General Motors is making sure the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV is priced at least as low as incoming 2023 versions. A startup claims it can boost the BMW iX to 600 miles of range. And Cadillac plans to make its Celestiq electric flagship in Michigan—by hand. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. GM revealed that its tech center in Warren...

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ONE Technologies, a battery manufacturing startup out of Novi, Michigan, has announced that they will be working with BMW to test their new “dual chemistry” battery and have the goal of achieving 600 miles of range on a single charge with the company’s iX electric vehicle. Earlier this year, ONE became a  when they were […] The post ONE Technologies teams with BMW to achieve iX EV with 600 miles of range appeared first on TESLARATI.

BMW is going to be testing an iX electric SUV with 600 miles (965 km) of range enabled by a new battery chemistry from Our Next Energy (ONE). more… The post BMW is testing iX electric SUV with 600 miles of range thanks to new battery chemistry appeared first on Electrek.

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