02-04-2022, 02:44 PM | #1 |
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For anyone wondering about size of i4 M50 battery pack - pics
For anyone wondering how large the i4 M50 battery pack is.
Consists of 3 single cell modules and 4 dual cell modules. |
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02-05-2022, 12:21 PM | #4 |
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looks easy to access to future upgrades if needed?
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02-05-2022, 08:17 PM | #6 |
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02-05-2022, 08:35 PM | #7 |
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One possibility would be a new battery technology that has double the power density, so you could have half the weight with the same range, or double the range with the same weight. Solid-state lithium batteries can do that, maybe even better. They're not that many years away.
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05-04-2022, 08:44 AM | #10 |
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The funny thing is these pictures show that the tunnel area is used. So for all the complaints about the tunnel; that stuff needs to go somewhere.
Without a tunnel the battery pack is thicker and floor is higher or ride height is, or both.
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05-04-2022, 09:05 AM | #11 |
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That is true. Tunnel is still utilized. Just like on the Mini Cooper electric vehicle.
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05-04-2022, 09:14 AM | #12 |
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That whole argument is silly, CLAR platform was designed to accommodate both ICE and electric versions of the 4 series. It's not a "gas platform converted to electric". The tunnel is not an afterthought, it was part of their hybrid platform design.
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05-04-2022, 10:52 AM | #13 |
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I agree. It's just funny that the tunnel is being used and that stuff has to be somewhere. If not the tunnel then where?
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05-05-2022, 10:15 AM | #14 |
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On my Tesla its under the rear seat. BMW just put it somewhere convenient for them.
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02-09-2023, 12:56 PM | #18 |
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If you do a search on YouTube there are a number of them covering i4 manufacturing and pack assembly. I’m not sure a hot swap is in the 15 minutes that Renault and Citroen are aiming for - though with careful design it should be possible one day. Just think of the size of warehouses required to store the multitude of variations used.
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Fresh, thanks for sharing. Is this you working on the i4 at your store? Are seeing a lot issues with these cars? I picked up an M50 last month. You ready to unload the X3 yet and go EV??
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I am ready to add an Individual i4 M50 to the stable once we get a good employee incentive. As soon as it opens up I’m placing an order. |
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02-10-2023, 11:37 AM | #21 |
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Great photos. Very difficult to appreciate the battery size and weight unless someone actually takes the time to take these photos.
I will wait until BMW offers solid state battery technology in its EVs. https://insideevs.com/news/632385/bm...-announcement/ |
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