5 Series – Sidevalve EV News

BMW i1 cancelled with focus back to electric sedans

February 5, 2021 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

BMW is reportedly adjusting its product plans for the coming electric cars. According to German media, some electric limousines are planned, but only one more EV offshoot of the well-known SUV models. As reported by the German publication Automobilwoche, the electric i1 has fallen off the priority list. A compact electric car as an ID.3 […]

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BMW goes for more PHEVs in 3 Series & 5 Series

January 27, 2021 Carrie Hampel Syndicated Comments Off

BMW is expanding its plug-in hybrid range for the 3 Series and 5 Series by two additional models each from March. The 320e and 520e will be added to the portfolio for the saloon and Touring versions of both model series. In Germany, prices will range between 47,450 and 55,900 euros before subsidies. In the […]

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BMW recalls multiple PHEV models

October 13, 2020 Chris Randall Uncategorized Comments Off

BMW again has a problem with the high-voltage batteries in plug-in hybrid vehicles. Due to possible impurities in the production process of the battery cells, there is an increased risk of fire in several series. The total number of plug-in vehicles involved is 26,700 worldwide. One-third of these units are in customers’ hands; the rest […]

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BMW to build all-electric 5 Series as part of bid to reduce carbon emissions

July 29, 2020 Joshua S. Hill Syndicated Comments Off

BMW to offer fully electric 5 Series model as part of company’s larger push to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% per vehicle and increase resource efficiency.
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BMW confirms electric car in upcoming 7-series

March 18, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

BMW has now officially confirmed that the next-gen 7 Series will include a fully electric model for the first time but not exclusively as a BEV. However, there is still no official confirmation for the presumed battery-electric version for the 5-series. BMW’s 7 Series flagship, however, will be available in future with four different types […]

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BMW looks to fully electrify 7 & 5 Series

February 18, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

BMW wants to offer the top model of the 7-series with a fully electric drive starting in 2022, a little later the 5-series will also be made available electrically. Both series will also continue to be offered as diesel, gasoline and hybrid vehicles. This was reported by local media with reference to business circles. The […]

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BMW wants more fully electric models

September 25, 2019 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The BMW Board of Management has allegedly given the go-ahead for electric versions of the 5 Series and the X1 compact SUV. An all-electric 5 Series is also part of BMW’s product plan in China. A fully electric 3-series will also be added. Accordingly, BMW and its China partner Brilliance are planning BEV versions of […]

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