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The Advertiser
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
BMW X5 to gain range-extender EV option
The next-generation BMW X5 will have the option of an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain as this drivetrain type continues to gain popularity, especially in China. EREVs have gained popularity there as they allow for primarily EV operation during regular commutes, and freedom from range anxiety and worrying about charging infrastructure during road trips. According to Autocar, BMW is working with transmission specialist ZF on a range-extender setup for the new X5 large SUV with a target total range of over 965km (600 miles). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Given the upcoming second-generation X7 will once again be closely related to the new X5, it's no surprise BMW would also add a range-extender option to its flagship SUV. The Bavarian automaker is also reportedly considering adding range-extender drivetrain options for the current X3 mid-size SUV. The next-generation X5 and X7, as well as the existing X3, are all based on BMW's CLAR architecture, which supports mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines, as well as traditional plug-in hybrid, and pure EV drivetrains. If this report proves to be true, it will be the first time we've seen a range-extender option in a BMW since the demise of the i3 tall-boy hatchback (below). In all i3 variants an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack was solely responsible for driving the wheels. For the now-discontinued REx (range-extender) variants, a 0.65-litre two-cylinder petrol engine making just 25kW and fed a small 9L fuel tank were added to the vehicle. Whenever the i3 REx's battery ran low or hit a preset level, the little motorcycle-sourced engine would sputter to life and recharge the traction battery. It's unclear what type of engine BMW is considering for the X5 range-extender. We also don't know whether the range-extender option will be offered in addition to or as a replacement for the X5's plug-in hybrid setup. In a traditional plug-in hybrid drivetrain, both the electric motor can drive the wheels by itself or in tandem with the petrol engine. The sixth-generation X5 was last spotted by our spy photography agency back in June 2024. From those photos we can see it has a nose heavily inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse X, which has angled headlights and slim double-kidney grilles. With the i3 REx no longer available and the Mazda MX-30 R-EV never sold here, the Leapmotor C10 'REEV' is the only range-extender vehicle currently offered in Australia, although Nissan's X-Trail and Qashqai e-Power variants are also technically EREVs. But a range of automakers are planning new EREVs, including Ford, Mazda, BYD, Genesis, Ram and Deepal. MORE: Everything BMW X5 Content originally sourced from: The next-generation BMW X5 will have the option of an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain as this drivetrain type continues to gain popularity, especially in China. EREVs have gained popularity there as they allow for primarily EV operation during regular commutes, and freedom from range anxiety and worrying about charging infrastructure during road trips. According to Autocar, BMW is working with transmission specialist ZF on a range-extender setup for the new X5 large SUV with a target total range of over 965km (600 miles). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Given the upcoming second-generation X7 will once again be closely related to the new X5, it's no surprise BMW would also add a range-extender option to its flagship SUV. The Bavarian automaker is also reportedly considering adding range-extender drivetrain options for the current X3 mid-size SUV. The next-generation X5 and X7, as well as the existing X3, are all based on BMW's CLAR architecture, which supports mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines, as well as traditional plug-in hybrid, and pure EV drivetrains. If this report proves to be true, it will be the first time we've seen a range-extender option in a BMW since the demise of the i3 tall-boy hatchback (below). In all i3 variants an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack was solely responsible for driving the wheels. For the now-discontinued REx (range-extender) variants, a 0.65-litre two-cylinder petrol engine making just 25kW and fed a small 9L fuel tank were added to the vehicle. Whenever the i3 REx's battery ran low or hit a preset level, the little motorcycle-sourced engine would sputter to life and recharge the traction battery. It's unclear what type of engine BMW is considering for the X5 range-extender. We also don't know whether the range-extender option will be offered in addition to or as a replacement for the X5's plug-in hybrid setup. In a traditional plug-in hybrid drivetrain, both the electric motor can drive the wheels by itself or in tandem with the petrol engine. The sixth-generation X5 was last spotted by our spy photography agency back in June 2024. From those photos we can see it has a nose heavily inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse X, which has angled headlights and slim double-kidney grilles. With the i3 REx no longer available and the Mazda MX-30 R-EV never sold here, the Leapmotor C10 'REEV' is the only range-extender vehicle currently offered in Australia, although Nissan's X-Trail and Qashqai e-Power variants are also technically EREVs. But a range of automakers are planning new EREVs, including Ford, Mazda, BYD, Genesis, Ram and Deepal. MORE: Everything BMW X5 Content originally sourced from: The next-generation BMW X5 will have the option of an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain as this drivetrain type continues to gain popularity, especially in China. EREVs have gained popularity there as they allow for primarily EV operation during regular commutes, and freedom from range anxiety and worrying about charging infrastructure during road trips. According to Autocar, BMW is working with transmission specialist ZF on a range-extender setup for the new X5 large SUV with a target total range of over 965km (600 miles). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Given the upcoming second-generation X7 will once again be closely related to the new X5, it's no surprise BMW would also add a range-extender option to its flagship SUV. The Bavarian automaker is also reportedly considering adding range-extender drivetrain options for the current X3 mid-size SUV. The next-generation X5 and X7, as well as the existing X3, are all based on BMW's CLAR architecture, which supports mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines, as well as traditional plug-in hybrid, and pure EV drivetrains. If this report proves to be true, it will be the first time we've seen a range-extender option in a BMW since the demise of the i3 tall-boy hatchback (below). In all i3 variants an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack was solely responsible for driving the wheels. For the now-discontinued REx (range-extender) variants, a 0.65-litre two-cylinder petrol engine making just 25kW and fed a small 9L fuel tank were added to the vehicle. Whenever the i3 REx's battery ran low or hit a preset level, the little motorcycle-sourced engine would sputter to life and recharge the traction battery. It's unclear what type of engine BMW is considering for the X5 range-extender. We also don't know whether the range-extender option will be offered in addition to or as a replacement for the X5's plug-in hybrid setup. In a traditional plug-in hybrid drivetrain, both the electric motor can drive the wheels by itself or in tandem with the petrol engine. The sixth-generation X5 was last spotted by our spy photography agency back in June 2024. From those photos we can see it has a nose heavily inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse X, which has angled headlights and slim double-kidney grilles. With the i3 REx no longer available and the Mazda MX-30 R-EV never sold here, the Leapmotor C10 'REEV' is the only range-extender vehicle currently offered in Australia, although Nissan's X-Trail and Qashqai e-Power variants are also technically EREVs. But a range of automakers are planning new EREVs, including Ford, Mazda, BYD, Genesis, Ram and Deepal. MORE: Everything BMW X5 Content originally sourced from: The next-generation BMW X5 will have the option of an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain as this drivetrain type continues to gain popularity, especially in China. EREVs have gained popularity there as they allow for primarily EV operation during regular commutes, and freedom from range anxiety and worrying about charging infrastructure during road trips. According to Autocar, BMW is working with transmission specialist ZF on a range-extender setup for the new X5 large SUV with a target total range of over 965km (600 miles). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Given the upcoming second-generation X7 will once again be closely related to the new X5, it's no surprise BMW would also add a range-extender option to its flagship SUV. The Bavarian automaker is also reportedly considering adding range-extender drivetrain options for the current X3 mid-size SUV. The next-generation X5 and X7, as well as the existing X3, are all based on BMW's CLAR architecture, which supports mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines, as well as traditional plug-in hybrid, and pure EV drivetrains. If this report proves to be true, it will be the first time we've seen a range-extender option in a BMW since the demise of the i3 tall-boy hatchback (below). In all i3 variants an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack was solely responsible for driving the wheels. For the now-discontinued REx (range-extender) variants, a 0.65-litre two-cylinder petrol engine making just 25kW and fed a small 9L fuel tank were added to the vehicle. Whenever the i3 REx's battery ran low or hit a preset level, the little motorcycle-sourced engine would sputter to life and recharge the traction battery. It's unclear what type of engine BMW is considering for the X5 range-extender. We also don't know whether the range-extender option will be offered in addition to or as a replacement for the X5's plug-in hybrid setup. In a traditional plug-in hybrid drivetrain, both the electric motor can drive the wheels by itself or in tandem with the petrol engine. The sixth-generation X5 was last spotted by our spy photography agency back in June 2024. From those photos we can see it has a nose heavily inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse X, which has angled headlights and slim double-kidney grilles. With the i3 REx no longer available and the Mazda MX-30 R-EV never sold here, the Leapmotor C10 'REEV' is the only range-extender vehicle currently offered in Australia, although Nissan's X-Trail and Qashqai e-Power variants are also technically EREVs. But a range of automakers are planning new EREVs, including Ford, Mazda, BYD, Genesis, Ram and Deepal. MORE: Everything BMW X5 Content originally sourced from:
West Australian
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
BMW X5 to gain range extender EV option
The next-generation BMW X5 will have the option of a range extender EV as this drivetrain continues to gain popularity, especially in China. Range extenders have gained popularity there as they allow for primarily EV operation during regular commutes, and freedom from range anxiety and worrying about charging infrastructure during road trips. According to Autocar , BMW is working with transmission specialist ZF on a range extender setup for the new X5 with a target total range of over 965km (600 miles). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Given the upcoming second-generation X7 will once again be closely related to the new X5, it's no surprise BMW will also add a range extender option to its flagship SUV. The Bavarian automaker is also considering adding range extender drivetrain options to the current X3 . The next-generation X5 and X7, as well as the existing X3, are all based on BMW's CLAR architecture, which supports mild hybrid petrol and diesel engines, as well as traditional plug-in hybrid, and pure EV drivetrains. If this report proves to be true, it will be the first time range extender option in a BMW since the demise of the i3 tall-boy hatchback (below). In all i3 models an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack was solely responsible for driving the wheels. For the REx (range extender) variants a 0.65L two-cylinder petrol engine making just 25kW, and a small 9L fuel tank were added to the vehicle. Whenever the i3's battery ran low or hit a preset level, the little petrol engine would sputter to life and recharge the traction battery. It's unclear what type of what type of engine BMW is considering of the X5 range extender. We also don't know whether the range extender option will be offered in addition to or as a replacement for the X5's plug-in hybrid setup. In a traditional plug-in hybrid drivetrain, both the electric motor can drive the wheels by itself or in tandem with the petrol engine. The sixth-generation X5 was last spotted by our spy photography agency back in June 2024. From those photos we can see it has a nose heavily inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse X , which has angled headlights and slim double kidney grilles. MORE: Everything BMW X5
7NEWS
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
BMW X5 to gain range extender EV option
The next-generation BMW X5 will have the option of a range extender EV as this drivetrain continues to gain popularity, especially in China. Range extenders have gained popularity there as they allow for primarily EV operation during regular commutes, and freedom from range anxiety and worrying about charging infrastructure during road trips. According to Autocar, BMW is working with transmission specialist ZF on a range extender setup for the new X5 with a target total range of over 965km (600 miles). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Given the upcoming second-generation X7 will once again be closely related to the new X5, it's no surprise BMW will also add a range extender option to its flagship SUV. The Bavarian automaker is also considering adding range extender drivetrain options to the current X3. The next-generation X5 and X7, as well as the existing X3, are all based on BMW's CLAR architecture, which supports mild hybrid petrol and diesel engines, as well as traditional plug-in hybrid, and pure EV drivetrains. If this report proves to be true, it will be the first time range extender option in a BMW since the demise of the i3 tall-boy hatchback (below). In all i3 models an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack was solely responsible for driving the wheels. For the REx (range extender) variants a 0.65L two-cylinder petrol engine making just 25kW, and a small 9L fuel tank were added to the vehicle. Whenever the i3's battery ran low or hit a preset level, the little petrol engine would sputter to life and recharge the traction battery. It's unclear what type of what type of engine BMW is considering of the X5 range extender. We also don't know whether the range extender option will be offered in addition to or as a replacement for the X5's plug-in hybrid setup. In a traditional plug-in hybrid drivetrain, both the electric motor can drive the wheels by itself or in tandem with the petrol engine. The sixth-generation X5 was last spotted by our spy photography agency back in June 2024. From those photos we can see it has a nose heavily inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse X, which has angled headlights and slim double kidney grilles.
Perth Now
09-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
BMW X5 to gain range extender EV option
The next-generation BMW X5 will have the option of a range extender EV as this drivetrain continues to gain popularity, especially in China. Range extenders have gained popularity there as they allow for primarily EV operation during regular commutes, and freedom from range anxiety and worrying about charging infrastructure during road trips. According to Autocar, BMW is working with transmission specialist ZF on a range extender setup for the new X5 with a target total range of over 965km (600 miles). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Given the upcoming second-generation X7 will once again be closely related to the new X5, it's no surprise BMW will also add a range extender option to its flagship SUV. The Bavarian automaker is also considering adding range extender drivetrain options to the current X3. The next-generation X5 and X7, as well as the existing X3, are all based on BMW's CLAR architecture, which supports mild hybrid petrol and diesel engines, as well as traditional plug-in hybrid, and pure EV drivetrains. If this report proves to be true, it will be the first time range extender option in a BMW since the demise of the i3 tall-boy hatchback (below). In all i3 models an electric motor powered by a lithium-ion battery pack was solely responsible for driving the wheels. For the REx (range extender) variants a 0.65L two-cylinder petrol engine making just 25kW, and a small 9L fuel tank were added to the vehicle. Whenever the i3's battery ran low or hit a preset level, the little petrol engine would sputter to life and recharge the traction battery. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert It's unclear what type of what type of engine BMW is considering of the X5 range extender. We also don't know whether the range extender option will be offered in addition to or as a replacement for the X5's plug-in hybrid setup. In a traditional plug-in hybrid drivetrain, both the electric motor can drive the wheels by itself or in tandem with the petrol engine. The sixth-generation X5 was last spotted by our spy photography agency back in June 2024. From those photos we can see it has a nose heavily inspired by the Vision Neue Klasse X, which has angled headlights and slim double kidney grilles. MORE: Everything BMW X5
Perth Now
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Electric BMW M3 reveals its pumped up wheel arches
The first-ever BMW M3 EV has been spied on the street with more of its production body on show. It's been clear for a while now the electric 3 Series — possibly badged i3 — and the M3 spin-off will have styling based closely on the 2023 Vision Neue Klasse concept. Like the concept, the production i3/M3 has long, flat bonnet and boot lid, as well as low belt line. Up front there's a wide double kidney grille that blends seamlessly into the headlights. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert At the back a strip of tail-lights lives high up near the boot lid. Unfortunately this car still isn't wearing production-ready lighting units. In the translation to production, the side windows have grown a little deeper and gained frames. Unlike the prototype spied at the beginning of the year, which had a circular disguise pattern on the fenders, we can now properly see bulging wheel arches that will be exclusive to the M3. Naturally the fatter fenders house the car's chunkier rubber and wider track. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Our spy photography says this prototype was wearing 20-inch alloy wheels with 275/35 Michelin tyres at the front, and 295/35 rubber at the rear. The agency was also able to zoom in a bit to the interior, where we can see the dashboard features a large central touchscreen, but intriguingly no instrumentation panel directly ahead of the driver. That's because the production i3/M3 will use the new Panoramic iDrive system, which features a pillar-to-pillar digital display at the base of the windscreen for the instruments, compass, media, climate control, and other items. Supplied Credit: CarExpert It's understood the M3 will have an electric motor for each wheel, and generate around 746kW in total or 1000hp in the old money. In order to entice performance heads over to the M3 EV, it will likely be quicker to 100km/h than today's 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six-powered M3 CS, which requires 3.4 seconds to bring up the century. Under the skin, the new i3/M3 will use BMW's Neue Klasse EV architecture. The first car based on the platform will be the next-generation iX3 SUV, which is expected to debut some time this year. This will be followed by the i3 in 2026, and the M3 should follow in either 2027 or 2028. MORE: Everything BMW M3
