BMW announces powerful fast-charging batteries for new electric vehicles
BMW claims to have made significant advances in electric vehicle technology with the sixth generation of its eDrive system. This new system, which will be used in the upcoming Neue Klasse electric models, promises to improve range, charging speed and overall efficiency.
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One of the main innovations is the new battery, which has become more efficient. BMW managed to increase the energy in the battery cells by 20% without changing their size. Thanks to the new 800 V technology, charging is 30% faster and the range of electric vehicles has increased by 30%. Some models can even exceed these figures. In addition, the new batteries support bi-directional charging, which allows them to be used not only to power the car but also to power other devices.
- Energy management: BMW has developed a special unit that controls how energy is delivered to the engine. This allows for software updates and real-time improvements to be made to the car.
- Selection of engines: BMW uses different types of electric motors, which allows it to create cars with different characteristics, from one to four engines.
- Battery production: New battery assembly plants will be built next to BMW plants in several countries, simplifying logistics and reducing costs.
- Battery recycling: BMW is working to recover valuable materials from used batteries to help conserve resources and reduce its environmental footprint.
These high-tech components are produced in state-of-the-art facilities. The battery assembly plants are being built next to vehicle production plants in several countries, including Hungary, China, Mexico and the United States.
BMW is also working with SK-TES to recycle batteries and recover valuable materials such as cobalt, nickel and lithium for future use.
Source: BMW
