BMW X5 eDrive Hybrid Spotted Testing in Europe

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revealed its X5 eDrive HybridBMW Concept X5 eDrive Germany, 2014 > present in August as a concept that was a thinly veiled production model. Recently, a production model has been spotted in Europe, and it looks identical to the concept, other than minor changes to the trim.

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The specifications for the production model have not been revealed, but the concept combined a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a 94hp electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery that is mounted underneath the cargo area. The car can reach a max EV speed of 75mph (120km/h) over a range of 19 miles (30km). When combined, it can hit 100km/h in less than seven seconds. It uses 3.8l/100km and less than 90g/km of CO2. The power for the electric motors is distributed to the front and rear wheels, whether the internal combustion engine is activated or not.

The hybrid system runs in three modes – Intelligent for normal driving, Pure Electric for all-electric driving and Save Battery to not use the electric system.

The concept and prototype add a panel in front of the driver’s door for the plug-in port.

Source: Auto Evolution