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BMW Is Testing Its New Concept Electric Car. The Model Is Equipped With Electric Motors on All Four Wheels, Making It the World’s First Electric Sports Car.
After 50 years of developing the M division, aimed at high-performance vehicles, BMW has launched its first electric sports car featuring 4 electric motors. Based on the BMW i4 M50, the sporty concept car with four motors offers all-wheel drive and an innovative steering control system. According to the German automaker, the setup provides an unprecedented level of performance and experience for the electric vehicle sector.
M xDrive Electric Motors
The test electric car features a modified body, with wider wheel arches and a visual concept reminiscent of the current BMW M3 and M4 series.
The four electric motors comprise the M xDrive four-motor system that allows each wheel to be powered by an electric motor, which, according to BMW, provides the driver with precise and rapid torque distribution.
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The nearly instantaneous reaction of the electric motors will also be a game changer for high-performance electric cars, according to BMW.
Electric Car With 4 Motors Delivers High Speed in Turns
The correct power transmission for the road, for instance, is identified by the vehicle’s central control unit in milliseconds based on the accelerator pedal position, steering angle, wheel speeds, and other data. The signals are sent via the clutch and differentials to the four electric motors, which can activate them immediately, according to BMW.
Continuing with the brand’s typical characteristics, in tests with the concept electric car, the company’s drivers claim to have achieved significantly high cornering speeds, despite the roads being drenched with water or covered in snow.
Regenerative Brakes Due to High Performance
In cases of such road conditions, the vehicle can turn effortlessly and without a tendency to understeer, a phenomenon commonly referred to as “losing the front,” as the traction torque for the wheels is increased parallel to the steering angle.
The high performance of the electric motors will aid in energy recovery during braking. By braking before a turn, for example, the four electric motors can take on the role of a generator, feeding the car’s battery.
For now, BMW has not yet released official specifications or a launch schedule for its electric sports cars equipped with its new drivetrain and motorization.
