Driving - BMW i7 Owner's Manual

Driving

Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes model-specific equip-
ment, systems, and functions that are currently
available, or may become available in the fu-
ture, even if they are not present in the vehicle.
Additional information:
Vehicle equipment, refer to page 8.
BMW eDRIVE
Principle
BMW eDRIVE is the designation for the elec-
tric drive technology. The vehicle features a
high-voltage system that consists of an electric
motor on the rear axle and a high-voltage bat-
tery, among other things. With xDrive, a sec-
ond electric motor is located on the front axle.
General information
The system exhibits the following special fea-
tures:
▷ Vehicle operation is emissions-free using
the electrical drivetrain.
▷ The special high-voltage battery supplies
the electric motors and the comfort features
with energy.
▷ The high-voltage battery is charged via a
charging cable, for instance when parked or
while driving utilizing energy recovery.
▷ The vehicle can be charged very rapidly at
special charging stations. Charging is also
possible at domestic socket outlets.
▷ On the go, the energy recovery ensures
that only little energy is lost when braking.
▷ When the vehicle decelerates, the electric
motors act as alternators and convert the
kinetic energy released into electric energy.
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Driving
The electrical energy partially recharges the
high-voltage battery to increase the range.
▷ The rear electric motor drives the rear
wheels.
With xDrive, the vehicle features electrical
all-wheel drive. As such, the front wheels
are driven by a second electric motor.
Overview
1 High-voltage cables, orange
2 Charging socket
3 Drive unit, rear
4 High-voltage battery
5 With xDrive: drive unit, front
Functions
Electric driving: eDRIVE
The vehicle is driven electrically.
The accelerator pedal can be used for acceler-
ation and deceleration.
During deceleration, the electric motors act as
alternators and charge the high-voltage bat-
tery. With an anticipatory driving style, this
function can be used for especially efficient en-
ergy recovery and comfortable driving, using
just the accelerator pedal.
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