Innovative Features of BMW eDrive

Have you noticed a distinct BMW eDrive displayed on current electric vehicles available? Have you wondered what this means? If so, the team at BMW of Columbia is here to explain the BMW eDrive system architecture. Simply put, the BMW eDrive system is found in plug-in hybrids and i models and features three primary components.

Learn more about the three components of the BMW eDrive system architecture when stopping in to test drive one of our high-end electric cars or electric SUVs.

What is the BMW eDrive System?

This new technology consists of three main components – the high voltage lithium-ion battery, an electric motor and an intelligent energy management system. All three of these components of the BMW e Drive system allows for a more sustainable way to drive. The first component – the electric motor – allows you to enjoy electric driving with zero emissions without using fuel as a boost to accelerate.

Energy is stored in the li-ion battery – the second component – to not only store energy but also serve as a way to cool the vehicle so it drives at a high level and at an ideal temperature. The third and final component of the BMW eDrive technology is the intelligent energy management system. This system ensures that your electrified vehicle is running at a high level and efficiently.

In order to achieve this in a purely electric model, such as the BMW i3, this technology uses navigation data to know at what point in your path the vehicle should switch to electric propulsion or when to begin charging the high voltage battery.

The Different Modes of BMW eDrive

What makes the BMW eDrive system architecture stand out is the different modes that give you complete control. For example, when driving plug-in hybrid vehicles, you can opt for the eDrive button to use only electricity when possible. You can also opt to depress the ‘save battery’ function to make sure that the battery has enough charge to get you to your destination.

It’s no secret that our collection of electric vehicles serve as the ultimate driving machine, it’s important to know that you have fuel-efficient choices when utilizing the different modes of the eDrive system.

Test Out the BMW eDrive Technology Today

See this innovative technology in action when stopping in at our luxury dealership to test drive one of our plug-in hybrid or full-electric SUVs or sedans. We are pleased to offer more and more options when it comes to driving purely electric or hybrid. Stop in to see us to test drive one of our new, used or certified pre-owned electric vehicles with this bold technology to see the future of the automotive industry.

Our team is not only eager to spotlight the capabilities of this technology and our lineup of electric vehicles, but we are also here to enhance your car-buying experience. Learn more about our commitment to customer satisfaction and how we strive to serve the community well when making your way to our luxury car dealership in Columbia.