BMW Group has officially rolled out the sixth-generation eDrive electric propulsion system, which will act as the cornerstone power solution for its new-generation vehicles. This system is built on a full-domain 800V high-voltage architecture and comes fitted with mass-produced 4695 large cylindrical batteries. These batteries elevate the energy density by 20%. When tested under CLTC conditions, the vehicle can travel over 900 kilometers on a single charge. It also supports a rapid range replenishment of 400 kilometers in just 10 minutes and can charge from 10% to 80% in a mere 21 minutes.

The system showcases an innovative combination of a front asynchronous motor (ASM) and a rear electrically excited synchronous motor (EESM), thus eliminating the need for rare earth materials. Paired with a silicon carbide semiconductor inverter, it cuts energy losses by 40% and enhances the overall vehicle efficiency by 20%. Furthermore, the BMW Energy Intelligence Control System facilitates dynamic energy management at the vehicle level, supports OTA (Over-the-Air) upgrades, and allows for flexible expansion from single-motor rear-wheel drive to four-motor all-wheel drive. With a maximum output of 1MW (equivalent to 1,340 horsepower), it caters to a wide range of driving scenarios.

The first model to incorporate this cutting-edge system will be the new-generation BMW iX3 long-wheelbase version. This model is set to debut in the U.S. market in autumn 2026, boasting a maximum CLTC range of up to 900 kilometers.