The BMW M division will launch its first fully electric high-performance vehicles in 2027. This was stated by BMW Group.
The four-motor BMW M eDrive system will be combined with an 800-volt architecture, a high-voltage battery with a usable capacity of more than 100 kWh, and the new BMW M Dynamic Performance Control management system. It ensures precise torque distribution between the individual wheels, which should take handling and dynamics to a new level.
The head of BMW M GmbH, Franciscus van Meel, stated that the next generation of models will set a new benchmark in the high-performance car segment. According to him, Neue Klasse technologies will elevate the driving qualities of BMW M to a qualitatively new level and provide users with outstanding dynamics suitable for everyday use.
The Neue Klasse architecture for BMW M models provides for four high-performance computing blocks, the so-called Superbrains. They are responsible for managing driving dynamics, automated driving systems, multimedia, and comfort functions. The front axle can be completely disconnected if necessary, allowing the car to operate in rear-wheel drive mode.
Furthermore, BMW M will use natural fibers in the trim of its electric high-performance models for the first time. The material is comparable to carbon fiber in properties, but its production reduces CO₂ emissions by approximately 40%.
Source: BMW
