The BMW iX3, the BMW i4 and the BMW iNEXT are heading into the snow and they want us to enjoy their adventure

A few months ago we had the chance to see the BMW iNEXT testing its strength and capabilities in the snow. This test was necessary to check how the electric drivetrain and the battery react. It is no trivial matter, because electricity does not get along well with moisture, and it must be verified that electric vehicles are sufficiently insulated to function without problems in very cold environments and with very high humidity, as is the case in a snowy environment. But now the BMW iNEXT is not alone: it has brought along the BMW iX3 and the BMW i4.

The tests are carried out on the edge of the Arctic Circle, an environment that is perfect for testing the resistance and capabilities of the electric drivetrain of the models being tested. Carrying out the tests in this type of environment puts to the test not only the electrical system, but it is also an ideal setting for the suspensions, the driving conditions and other characteristics of the models to show that they can cope with genuinely demanding roads and terrain. Obviously, it does not seem they will encounter this kind of terrain in everyday use.

BMW iX3

The BMW iX3 is a Sport Activity Vehicle, that is, an SAV. It is a compact designed to be a crossover that will feature the fifth generation of the eDrive system electric drivetrain. It is an electric motor that is expected to deliver an output equivalent to 270 CV. Its range has been quoted at 400 kilometres according to the WLTP cycle, which is not bad at all for a vehicle of these characteristics. The model will be launched thanks to the BMW Brilliance Automotive Joint Venture alliance and will be manufactured in Shenyang.

BMW i4

The BMW i4 coupé offers emissions-free mobility. In the case of the BMW i4, its range is 600 kilometres, also on the WLTP cycle. The BMW i4 is designed to move with freedom and speed, offering an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds and a top speed of 200 km/h. Production of the BMW i4 will take place in Munich, although it will not enter the production line until early 2021.

BMW iNEXT

The third model taking part in these tests, and which has been in the tuning phase for some time, is the BMW iNEXT. The BMW iNEXT is the electric car with which the German brand proposes to bring to market a fully connected car prepared for level 3 autonomous driving. The proportions of the BMW iNEXT are those of an SAV, like the BMW iX3, but with a higher range, of just over 600 kilometres.

With these tests at the Arctic Circle, buyers of these BMW models can be sure that all the electrical and mechanical components work correctly and with the assurance that they can withstand the rigours of an extremely harsh climate.

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