The Neue Klasse: Design and Architecture of an all-electric BMW with an EV-powered super-brane in the next generation

Some of the company’s legacy was destroyed in pursuit of a different view of reality. The new Neue Klasse philosophy aims to rein that in while setting out a plan for an entirely new generation of all-electric BMWs that supposedly will rethink every aspect of the driving and ownership experience.

The vehicle looks, well, very BMW. The signature design of the kidneys has been turned into a three-dimensional sculpture with vertically aligned and backlit corridors. As the driver approaches, it lights up.

Of course, the grille is completely unnecessary on an electric vehicle, which lacks an internal combustion engine in need of cooling. It has been interesting to see the approach BMW has taken to the grille, especially as EV motors replace engines. This latest iteration will no doubt spark a lot of spicy takes!

Other range improvements have been considered, including a 20 percent reduction in drag compared to the current model lineup. New tires and special brakes are also part of the overall package designed to boost efficiency by 25 percent, BMW says.

The first super-brain, designed totally in-house, integrates the driving dynamics with the powertrain with “10 times more the computing power.” The company believes the next super-brain will be its future push into automated driving.

The BMW E-150: a Sustainable Vehicle with a New Liquid-Cooled Cylindrical Batteries and Batteries

The interior is packed with sustainable materials, such as a plant-based, mineral-based and petroleum-free surface material called “Verdana,” as well as maritime plastics and recovered fishing nets. The company says that the vehicle is designed to run on fossil fuel-free energy and will be manufactured at a factory later this year.

It has a roomier interior because of the long and short overhangs that make it look swank. The materials look good, and the big windows have slim pillars that illuminate the greenhouse. The centrally mounted touchscreen offsets a massive heads-up display that stretches the entire width of the windshield.

The BMW battery system uses new liquid-cooled cylindrical cells of 95 or 120mm in height and was developed in-house. Compared with today’s batteries, the energy density is 20 percent improved, and they have more nickel in their composition.