MUNICH: From 2027, the BMW M Neue Klasse will, for the first time, bring BMW M’s motto, “Born on the racetrack. Made for the streets. Core of a passionate community”, to life with a fully electric drivetrain.
Long range, high charging performance thanks to 800-volt technology, and highly efficient energy recuperation make the BMW M Neue Klasse a versatile everyday companion.
The significant gains in driving dynamics are also the result of the forward-looking central control and electronics architecture of the Neue Klasse.
Four high-performance computers, known as “Superbrains,” unite computing power for driving dynamics (“Heart of Joy”), automated driving, infotainment, as well as basic and comfort functions.
The next-generation BMW M models also benefit from faster updates and upgrades.
At the core of the new architecture is BMW M eDrive, which is based on the BMW Gen6 technology of the Neue Klasse.
Each wheel is driven by an electric motor. In combination with the M-specific control software of the ‘Heart of Joy’, the ‘BMW M Dynamic Performance Control’ unlocks completely new potentials in driving dynamics and safety for high-performance vehicles.
Additionally, the system enables maximum recuperation and optimum traction right up to the limit, as well as a more direct response.
The electric drive units of BMW M eDrive are characterised by high power density and are the most powerful drives BMW M has ever used.
In both drive units, the electric motors are arranged in parallel, each delivering power to one gearbox per wheel.
The drive units also integrate the inverter for controlling the electric motors and the oil supply.
The system enables precise control of torque and power at each individual wheel, allowing for optimal traction, continuous torque distribution between the braking system and electric motors, as well as brake energy recuperation right up to the limit.
The result is a driving experience in BMW M production vehicles that has never been achieved before.
The high-voltage battery, boasting over 100kWh of usable energy as the powerhouse for the BMW M eDrive system, has also been specifically adapted to meet the demands of high-performance vehicles.
With BMW M specific solutions, the Gen6 high-voltage battery in the fully electric high-performance models delivers even greater peak and charging performance.
BMW M will introduce for the very first-time natural fibre elements within the fully electric BMW M high-performance model line-up.
The brand gained significant experience in durability, production, and integration using natural fibre in motorsport since 2019.
This material offers similar properties to carbon fibre but can be produced with around 40 per cent less carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e).
