This is the BMW Concept X5 eDrive, a plug-in hybrid, which will make its debut at Frankfurt.
It is based around a new-generation plug-in hybrid drivetrain, which matches a ‘four-cylinder, TwinPower Turbo engine’ - believed to be a petrol unit - with a 94bhp electric motor. The electric motor is backed up by a lithium-ion battery, which is packaged under the boot floor.
BMW is claiming that the X5 eDrive can manage up to 75mph and up to 19 miles on battery power alone. It also says the concept can hit 62mph in ‘under 7 seconds”. On today’s EU economy cycle, the X5 eDrive returns 74.3mpg and ‘under 90g/km’ of CO2.
Other changes, compared to the conventional X5, include minor cosmetic tweaks, specially designed roof rails and aerodynamically optimised lightweight alloy wheels. Three driving modes are offered: intelligent hybrid, pure electric or 'Safe Battery', which maintains the current charge level.
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