Marelli’s eMotors can accept voltages of either 400 or 800 volts. The 800V eMotor can produce 443 lb.-ft. of torque and can spin up to 25,000 rpm. The supplier says it will be introducing other e-motors and a new 400V e-axle later in 2022.
The new iX1 BEV will replace BMW’s first-ever battery-electric model.
The new compact hatchback will be twinned with the revived Renault 5.
The future vehicle will provide the scope for customization and personalization on a level never seen before. This scope will be enabled by software and the underlying hardware will be software-defined.
The U.K. automaker says its lineup will be all-electric by 2030.