BMW Concept X5 eDrive unveiled ahead of 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show

BMW has revealed the Concept X5 eDrive ahead of its global unveiling at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). Yesterday, BMW announced its plans for the Frankfurt, where it will unveil number of products including BMW Concept X5 eDrive, i3, new X5, Concept Active Tourer Outdoor and new 5 Series. The BMW Concept X5 eDrive combines the brand of driving pleasure for which the xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system is renowned and a luxurious ambience within the variable-use interior with a plug-in hybrid drive concept.

The innovative BMW eDrive technology provides sporting ability to Concept X5, which speeds up to 120km/h and has a maximum range of 30km on electric power alone. The vehicle offers an average fuel consumption in the EU cycle of 31.58kmpl (74.3 mpg). The BMW Concept X5 eDrive is powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine with a BMW TwinPower turbocharger. The engine is coupled with a 95bhp electric motor.

The 95bhp motor sources its energy from a high-voltage lithium-ion battery. It can be charged from any domestic power socket and has sufficient capacity to enable the car to travel up to 30 kilometres (19 miles) solely on electric power, generating zero local emissions in the process. The high-voltage battery developed for the BMW Concept X5 eDrive is mounted in a particularly crash-safe position underneath the load area, whose capacity remains virtually unchanged as a result.

There is a choice of three driving modes, depending on requirements and situation – the intelligent hybrid drive option for an optimum balance between sportiness and efficiency; pure electric and therefore emission-free driving; or Save Battery mode to maintain the current battery charge. BMW Concept X5 eDrive sports the kidney grille slats, air intake bars, and inlay in the rear bumper - all in the BMW i Blue colour developed for the BMW i brand. The BMW Concept X5 eDrive also comes with specially designed roof rails, a connector for the charging cable that lights up during charging, and 21-inch light-alloy wheels in an exclusive, aerodynamically optimised design.

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