The BMW 530e iPerformance.

Munich. Just a few weeks after the latest generation
of the BMW 5 Series was launched, a plug-in hybrid variant will now
join the ranks of the world’s most successful business sedan. The
BMW 530e iPerformance is a sporty sedan that serves up the dynamic
driving experience for which the brand is renowned, combined with the
possibility of electric driving with zero local emissions. Its fuel
consumption of 1.9 l/100 km (148.7 mpg imp) equates to CO2 emissions
of just 44 g/km*. The BMW 530e iPerformance is the most innovative
model in its class and offers the full wealth of BMW 5 Series driver
assistance systems – in all modes, including eDrive. These systems are
complemented by all the available comfort-enhancing features and
excellent long-distance driving credentials, including a boot that can
hold ample luggage for trips away. As for its power source,
trailblazing BMW eDrive technology teams up with a BMW TwinPower
Turbo petrol engine to create an exceptionally economical and powerful
plug-in hybrid drive system that fits perfectly with the dynamic,
smooth and efficient character profile of the new BMW 5 Series.

 

ISO certification confirms exemplary environmental credentials.

The iPerformance tag attached to all of BMW’s plug-in hybrid models
bears testimony to the transfer of know-how from BMW i to the core
brand’s cars. The BMW 530e iPerformance is the sixth member of a
growing portfolio of iPerformance models that have proved a hit with
customers. Its exemplary environmental credentials have been
recognised in the form of ISO certification by the TÜV Rheinland
inspection authorities. The entire lifecycle of the vehicle, from the
extraction of raw materials and the manufacturing process as a whole
to the usage phase and recycling, is taken into account to determine
its environmental impact – known as its “global warming potential” –
in the form of CO2 equivalents (CO2e). This independent certification
in accordance with the ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards shows that
the global warming potential of the BMW 530e iPerformance is 15 per
cent lower than that of the BMW 530i powered purely by a combustion
engine. If only renewably generated power is used to charge the
high-voltage battery, the environmental impact of the plug-in hybrid
model is reduced by as much as 47 per cent.

 

 

Power delivery on a par with a high-displacement combustion engine.

The BMW eDrive system’s state-of-the-art electric motor has an output
of 83 kW/113 hp and places maximum torque of 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) on
tap, while the four-cylinder combustion engine with its 2.0-litre
displacement generates 135 kW/184 hp and 320 Nm (236 lb-ft) of torque.
The combination of motor and engine keeps the CO2 emissions of the
BMW 530e iPerformance very low at just 44 g/km. The overall system
output of 185 kW/252 hp and combined peak torque of 420 Nm (310 lb-ft)
propel the BMW 530e iPerformance from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in
6.2 seconds and enable it to reach a top speed of 235 km/h (146 mph).
The BMW 530e iPerformance has a range of up to 650 kilometres (404
miles) in real-world driving and is capable of covering distances of
up to 50 kilometres (31 miles) purely on electric power at a maximum
speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). The electric motor and combustion engine
direct their power to the sedan’s rear wheels via the standard
eight-speed Steptronic transmission. Positioning the electric motor
upstream from the transmission allows the transmission’s ratios to be
used in all-electric mode too. This dispenses with the need for a
torque converter, something that goes a long way towards offsetting
the weight penalty of the additional drive unit.

 

Unique charging innovations for the high-voltage battery: the
BMW Digital Charging Service and BMW Wireless Charging.

The high-voltage battery pack consisting of lithium-ion cells with a
total capacity of 9.2 kWh has been placed in a space-saving location
underneath the rear seat and includes efficient refrigerant cooling
with a highly integrated low-temperature circuit. Thanks to the
battery’s neat installation, the BMW 530e iPerformance offers
410 litres of boot capacity and a flat load compartment floor. The
high-voltage battery of the BMW 530e iPerformance can be fully charged
in under five hours from a standard domestic power socket and in under
three hours if it is hooked up to a BMW i Wallbox (3.7 kW charging capacity).

With its BMW Digital Charging Service, BMW is the world’s first car
maker to offer a service providing forward-thinking, comfortable and
cost-efficient charging that is optimised for the use of green energy.
On each occasion, the charging process is managed so that the vehicle
always has access to full battery capacity at the required departure
time – and, if desired, allows the cabin temperature to be pre-conditioned.

The BMW Digital Charging Service is based on two core functions:
optimising battery charging in terms of both tariffs and the use of
solar power. With tariff-optimised charging, the service adjusts the
vehicle charging plan to the customer’s electricity tariff, so the
process incurs the lowest possible electricity cost. If the customer
has a BMW Wallbox Connect, solar-optimised charging allows electricity
generated by their home solar power system to be prioritised for
charging. Here, the system’s output data and the latest weather
forecast are used to predict the amount of locally generated solar
power available. If the necessary measuring equipment is installed,
this information can also be used to determine what proportion of the
solar power is not being used in the house at the time of generation
and can therefore be diverted to provide virtually emission-free
mobility. This enables vehicles with all-electric or part-electric
power units to be integrated as effectively as possible into the home
environment and the customer’s personal energy set-up.

In addition, BMW Wireless Charging for the high-voltage battery will
be made available as an option for the BMW 530e iPerformance from
2018. This technology allows energy transfer to take place without the
use of cables. Presented by BMW in prototype form, the system consists
of a base pad with integrated primary coil – which can be installed in
a garage, for example, but also in the open – and a secondary coil
integrated in the underside of the vehicle. An alternating magnetic
field is generated between the two coils, through which electricity is
transmitted without cables or contacts at a charge rate of up to
3.2 kW. This form of power supply to the high-voltage battery is
extremely convenient for customers and involves a charging time of
around three-and-a-half hours.

 

Discreet visual differentiation inside and out.

A series of understated visual highlights provide tell-tale signs of
the cutting-edge drive technology under the bonnet of the new BMW 530e
iPerformance. Blue kidney grille slats, blue wheel hub covers, the
charging socket located between the front wheel arch and the A-pillar
on the driver’s side, the “eDrive” emblems on the C‑pillars and, of
course, the “530e” badge on the boot lid are the most noticeable
identifying features of the plug-in hybrid variant. When passengers
open the doors, they are welcomed by illuminated sill panels bearing
“eDrive” lettering and an interior that mirrors the sporty elegance of
the exterior design, just as it does on all variants of the business
sedan. The BMW 530e iPerformance additionally comes with an eDrive
button on the centre console, along with specially designed displays
for both the instrument cluster in front of the driver and the central
information screen.

 

BMW eDrive adapts and anticipates.

As well as the Driving Experience Control switch, with its SPORT,
COMFORT and ECO PRO settings, drivers will also find an eDrive button
at their disposal, which lets them tailor the BMW eDrive system’s
operation even more precisely to the journey ahead through three
driving modes: AUTO eDRIVE, MAX eDRIVE and BATTERY CONTROL.

AUTO eDRIVE ensures that the engine and electric motor interact to
optimum effect in all driving situations and allows an all-electric
top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph). This mode is automatically activated as
the default setting every time the vehicle is started. When MAX eDRIVE
mode is selected, the BMW 530e iPerformance drives on electric power
alone. To do so, it uses the electric drive’s full power and can
attain a maximum speed of 140 km/h (87 mph). However, if the
accelerator is pressed through to kickdown the engine will cut in,
which is handy should an extra boost of power be desired – when
overtaking, for example.

BATTERY CONTROL mode lets the driver set the charge level for the
high-voltage battery manually. The target value can be adjusted to
between 30 and 100 per cent of maximum charge, allowing that
proportion of the battery’s capacity to be reserved for all-electric
driving at a later point in the journey. The intelligent battery
management of the BMW 530e iPerformance either keeps the high-voltage
battery’s charge constant at the selected level or increases it to the
pre-set value, with the electric motor acting as a generator. In this
way, BATTERY CONTROL mode makes it possible to conserve or even
increase the reserves of electric power while travelling on the
motorway, for example, in order to ensure that an upcoming section
through an urban area can be covered with zero local emissions.

 

Latest-generation iDrive for even more intuitive operation.

As in all the other models in the new BMW 5 Series line-up, the
navigation, telephone, entertainment and vehicle functions grouped
within the optional high-resolution 10.25-inch display can be
controlled not only using the iDrive Controller, but also by simply
touching the buttons on the display or with the help of the
Intelligent Voice Assistant. BMW gesture control, which reacts to
simple movements of the hand or fingers, offers users another option
when it comes to operating these functions.

 

All driver assistance systems and equipment features are available.

The new BMW 530e iPerformance does not impose any restrictions when
it comes to the choice of equipment options, meaning that it is able
to support the driver with an extensive range of assistance systems,
if desired – and these can also be used in eDrive mode. The systems
comprise the evasion aid, crossing traffic warning, the Lane Change
Assistant and active Lane Change Warning, which intervenes in the
vehicle’s steering to avert an impending collision. The optional
Active Cruise Control (ACC) and Lane Keeping Assistant now come with
new functions. These include importing the speed limits relayed by
Speed Limit Assist to the Active Cruise Control system, with the
driver also having the option of setting a margin of variation of +/–
15 km/h (+/– 9 mph). This feature brings the BMW 530e iPerformance a
step closer to automated driving, as does the Steering and lane
control assistant; with this system, the vehicle helps the driver
maintain a safe distance, accelerate, brake and stay in lane when
travelling at speeds between 0 and 210 km/h (0 – 130 mph).

 

BMW Connected Onboard: the personalised start screen.

With the launch of BMW Connected in the USA and Europe in 2016, BMW
has introduced an all-encompassing digital concept designed to aid
personal mobility. Using a flexible platform called the Open Mobility
Cloud as a basis, BMW Connected seamlessly integrates the vehicle into
the user’s digital life via multiple touchpoints, such as an iPhone,
Apple Watch, Android smartphone or smartwatch. Further new functions
have been introduced in the new BMW 5 Series Sedan, for example BMW
Connected Onboard, which allows personalised information such as the
next navigation destination, estimated arrival time and current
weather conditions at the destination to be shown on the car’s
display. BMW Connected is additionally able to transfer the user’s
personal mobility agenda from their smartphone straight to their car.

Surround View and 3D View offer peace of mind to anyone who
frequently finds themselves manoeuvring in awkward traffic situations
in city centres by allowing them to keep an eye on the area
surrounding their BMW 5 Series at all times. The system shows a
bird’s-eye view of the driver’s car as well as a three-dimensional
image of the traffic situation. With the Remote 3D View technology
integrated into BMW Connected, these three-dimensional views of the
vehicle’s surrounding area can now be accessed from smartphones too,
allowing owners to quickly check on their parked car no matter how far
away it is. The image data is transmitted over the mobile phone
network to the mobile device.

 

Parking with ease: ParkNow and On-Street Parking Information.

Drivers of the new BMW 530e iPerformance will be able to access
products such as ParkNow for digitised reservation and payment of
parking spaces, as well as the On-Street Parking Information
technology making its debut in the new BMW 5 Series. This system uses
a local prediction model to compute probable parking options in a
particular part of town and shows them to the driver on the display.

 

Email access with Microsoft Exchange.

BMW is now the first carmaker to offer Microsoft Office 365 users a
secure server connection for exchanging and editing emails, calendar
entries and contact details thanks to the car’s built-in Microsoft
Exchange function. This seamless integration enables users to stay
productive while on the road. Addresses from appointments can be
imported straight into the navigation system and telephone numbers can
be dialled directly from a linked phone.

 

Sixth model to carry the iPerformance tag.

In the same way that M Performance is a nod to the link between the
BMW core brand and BMW M, BMW highlights the transfer of know-how from
BMW i to the core brand’s cars by adding the iPerformance tag to the
designations of all plug-in hybrid BMWs. The list of groundbreaking
models in whose tyre tracks the BMW 530e iPerformance will follow
includes the BMW 225xe iPerformance, BMW 330e iPerformance,
BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance and BMW 740e/740Le iPerformance, plus
the BMW X1 xDrive 25Le iPerformance sold exclusively in China. BMW
therefore offers an extremely wide selection of iPerformance models,
ranging from compact to luxury-class. The new BMW 530e iPerformance
brings a sixth model to the portfolio, with further additions set to follow.

 

In the event of enquiries please contact:

Paloma Brunckhorst, Spokesperson BMW i, BMW iPerformance

Telephone: +49-89-382-22322

Email: Paloma.Brunckhorst@bmwgroup.com

 

Pressroom: www.press.bmwgroup.com

Email: presse@bmw.de

 

The BMW Group

 

With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the
world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles
and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global
company, the BMW Group operates 31 production and assembly facilities
in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

 

In 2016, the BMW Group sold approximately 2.367 million cars and
145,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax was approximately
€ 9.67 billion on revenues amounting to € 94.16 billion. As of 31
December 2016, the BMW Group had a workforce of 124,729 employees.

 

The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.

 

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