BMW reconsiders range extender technology for future X5 and 7 Series electric vehicles
29 November 2025
BMW is evaluating a plan to bring back the Range Extender technology for its future electric X5 and 7 Series models to address range anxiety and capitalize on the booming Extended-Range EV market in China.
- Anonymous
In most of the chinese EREV the internal combustion engine can actually still be connected to the wheels to drive the car. The DMI system by BYD works like this. Yes, the focus is more on electric driving then it is with older plug in hybrids. Let's hope BMW stays away from this approach and utilizes the internal combustion engine indeed just as a generator.
But, with the recent introduction of their IX3 they clearly show that nobody has to be afraid of the range. It will depend a bit on the preferences of the target market.
- 03 Dec 2025
- Ui2