Homologation documents in the United States anticipate specifications of the model, which should exceed 800 km of range on a single charge
The next generation of the BMW X5 will have an all-electric variant equipped with the largest battery ever applied to a series model from the German manufacturer. This is what approval documents recently registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), regulatory bodies in the United States, reveal.
According to the technical specifications, anticipated by the German magazine Auto Motor und Sport, the unprecedented BMW iX5 will adopt a battery pack with 147.8 kWh of gross capacity. It is enough energy to power a Brazilian residence for about a month: this is because, according to data from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the monthly consumption of a house in the country is between 136.2 kWh and 220.3 kWh, depending on the region.
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The architecture of the giant battery will be made up of 960 cylindrical cells, operating with a voltage of 704 V. The number indicates the use of a system analogous to the 800 V arrangements, which will allow ultra-fast recharge cycles. The model is expected to follow recent launches, such as the iX3, which supports charging powers of up to 400 kW.
Although the official documents do not set the exact autonomy figures, market projections indicate that the SUV should reach, or even surpass, the barrier of 800 km of range on a single charge, even in the face of the larger dimensions and high weight of the body.
Under the hood, the records detail the configuration of the iX5 60 xDrive version. The SUV will feature an all-wheel drive system powered by two electric powertrains: a 250 hp front and a 326 hp rear. Working together, they deliver 577 hp and more than 81.6 kgfm, ensuring high dynamic performance.
Despite the adoption of state-of-the-art electrification technologies, such as batteries integrated directly into the structure (cell-to-pack), the data show that the utility vehicle will continue to be mounted on the CLAR modular platform, which is not exclusive to battery-powered cars. BMW has not yet commented on the leaks.
