BMW X5 xDrive40e

Is BMW planning a purely electric-powered SUV?

Is BMW planning a purely electric-powered SUV?

According to German newspaper Wirtschaftswoche, BMW might be planning a purely electric-powered SUV to compete with the upcoming Tesla Model X and the recently-announced Audi Q6 e-tron. The construction of the electric SUV has yet…

BMW X5 xDrive40e - See new images

BMW X5 xDrive40e – See new images

Here is a new photo gallery of the 2015 BMW X5 xDrive40e, the first plug-in hybrid BMW SUV and one of many to come. The eDrive X5 will use BMW’s 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder making…

BMW X5 xDrive40e to cost 68,400 Euros in Germany

BMW X5 xDrive40e to cost 68,400 Euros in Germany

In the fall of this year, the first BMW X5 plug-in hybrid will be launched worldwide. In Germany, the economical BMW X5 xDrive40e will sell for 68,400 Euros, slightly more expensive than the 313 horsepower…

Volvo’s XC90 T8: Competition For BMW And Tesla

BMW Developing New Electric Drive Platform

BMW Developing New Electric Drive Platform

According to Klaus Fröhlich, member of the board of development management, BMW is working on two plug-in electrified powertrains. “In the future there will be a variety of drive systems for different requirements,” said Fröhlich…

Charging the BMW X5 xDrive40e

Charging the BMW X5 xDrive40e

BMW releases a video highlighting the charging process of the new BMW X5 xDrive40e. The first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand is a Sports Activity Vehicle. Permanent all-wheel drive and the…

BMW X5 xDrive40e vs. Audi Q7 e-tron

BMW X5 xDrive40e vs. Audi Q7 e-tron

BMW just took the wrapping off of its newest X5 for the whole world to see; the BMW X5 xDrive40e, the very first plug-in hybrid X5. It’s truly remarkable, what BMW’s been able to do…