BMW Concept assets - a BMW 1 Series electric ready for Detroit

BMW has revealed that it will present the world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show in January, only electric powered concept based on the current BMW 1 Series Coupe. Assets Concept has a 170 hp electric motor and an autonomy of 160 km.

BMW Concept assets is the second complete vehicle electric BMW Group, where MINI E. The successful launch of the pilot MINI E, BMW announced the start of tests for use by individuals and certain fleet users.

The new concept BMW assets is driven by an electric motor, specially developed for this vehicle. Maximum power is 170 hp and torque of 250 Nm is delivered to the rear axle - a characteristic of BMW. For the first time, the electricity that propels the engine is stored in Li-ion batteries, developed by BMW in cooperation with partner SB LiMotive, especially for the concept.

Another feature of the propulsion technology used by BMW to the assets concept is a low vehicle weight and improved arrangement of all components. The electric motor is fully integrated into the rear axle and other electronic components positioned above it. Remaining space is used to store energy. Weighing 1800 kg and with a center of gravity, the vehicle meets all requirements to provide agile dynamic properties, typical BMW 1 Series.

Thus, the concept BMW assets accelerates from 0-60 km / h in 4.5 seconds and from 0-100 km / h in less than 9 seconds. Maximum speed is electronically limited 145 km / h. Like the MINI E, autonomy is expected to be approximately 160 km with a fully charged batteries, and depending on conditions and driving style, even 240 km / h. BMW has integrated the latest technology to package the battery charge, so the vehicle can be powered from a single outlet or at special stations. The European network, the batteries can be loaded in less than 3 o'clock by how fast (50 amps). In North America, using residential sockets (32 amps, DC), loading takes about 4.5 hours.

Components and technologies used in the new concept BMW assets have been developed as part of "project i", whose goal is to launch soon in the version number of a model city, "Megacity Vehicle.

Source: http://www.bmw.com/