BMW ActiveE

December 25, 2009 by Jogjatech  
Filed under BMW, Cars

The BMW ActiveE is a concept which realizes CO2-free mobility in BMW style which represents a study based on the BMW 1 Series Coupe. The BMW ActiveE is a new chapter of the project i program which started with the MINI E. The BMW ActiveE is powered by a new synchronous electric motor specially developed for this vehicle. Its maximum output is 125 kW/170 bhp, the maximum torque of 250 Nm / 184 lb-ft. The electrical energy is stored in a lithium-ion battery pack developed jointly by BMW and the co-operation partner SB LiMotive especially for the BMW ActiveE.

With this powertrain, the company expects the BMW ActiveE to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 9 seconds and to reach a top speed of 145 km/h (90 mph, electronically limited). The BMW ActiveE is expected to have a range of 160 km / 100 miles.