BMW dishes on its NKL platform tech specs
Different cell chemistries have been developed depending on the use case, prioritizing power for M cars, low cost for entry level models, long range, or low degradation. In ideal configurations, the new cells are up to 20% more energy dense than BMW's current packs and increase packaging efficiency by 30%, return up to 30% more range and 30% faster charging.
during production. Weber said owners will see 30 miles of range added per minute at peak fast-charging rates, up to 375 miles. The company toldBatteries will come in capacities ranging from 75 kWh to 150 kWh, juicing one-, two-, and four-motor powertrains ranging from outputs of 268 horsepower to 1,341 hp.said the M division is testing an electric prototype now, we'll guess it's pushing the four-figure mark.
As for longevity, worst case is expected to be at least 80% capacity and performance after ten years of use. Engineers have developed the system with various types of recycling in mind, including a"rethink of how recycled parts can be used in new models, and how recyclable those cars can be at the end of their life cycle." The aim is to better the stat that just 9% of materials used in making batteries get reused.
BMW board member Nicolas Peter said we'd get our first look at what the NKL wants to make possible with a Vision Vehicle Concept coming to the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show in January. Mum's the word on styling, but we should expect the"breakthrough efforts" to be edgy. The automaker's head of Efficient Dynamics was more forthcoming about aerodynamic goals.
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