宝马在纽约车展发布了Concept X5 eDrive细节。该车基于最新一代X5，Concept X5 eDrive配备了燃油经济性更高的插电混动系统。它包括一台245马力TwinPower四缸汽油引擎和一台功率95马力，扭矩184磅-英尺（约合250牛米）电机。当车载锂电池完全充满电后，Concept X5 eDrive可在纯电动模式下最长行驶20英里（约合32公里），最高时速75英里（约合120公里）。该车的加速性也很优异，0-60英里/小时（约合96公里）加速时间不到7秒。虽然美国环保署（EPA）并未公布该车油耗指标，但宝马自称Concept X5 eDrive在欧洲路况下的油耗为74.3英里/加仑（百公里油耗约合3.17升）。与宝马其他车型一样，这款车也配备了驾驶体验控制系统(Driving Experience Control)，可以设置不同驾驶模式，除了标准、舒适和运动模式外，该系统还提供了Eco Pro节能模式，可使车辆能在最节能模式下运行。驾驶员还可通过一个按键选择纯电动模式。该车还提供了省电模式，可以在车辆行驶时（尤其是在城市道路行驶时）节省电能以备不时之需。虽然该车的电池组安装在后排储物地板下面，但宝马称该车仍与标准版X5具备相同的功能性。车辆储物空间足以放下两个大手提箱或四个高尔夫球袋。宝马并未宣布任何Concept X5 eDrive的量产计划，但预计插电SUV将在未来几年上市。
New York Live: BMW Concept X5 eDrive
BMW has detailed its latest Concept X5 eDrive at the New York International Auto Show.
Based on the newest generation of the X5 utility vehicle, the Concept X5 eDrive swaps out a conventional drivetrain for a much more efficient plug-in hybrid unit. The system consists of a 245 horsepower TwinPower four-cylinder gas engine and an electric motor that adds 95 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
With its lithium-ion batteries fully charged, the Concept X5 eDrive can cover 20 miles on electric power alone. On battery power the Concept X5 eDrive can hit a top speed of 75mph.
The Concept X5 eDrive is also plenty zippy, capable of accelerating from 0-60 in under 7 seconds.
Although the plug-in hasn't been tested by the EPA, BMW says the Concept X5 eDrive has been rated at 74.3mpg on the European cycle.
Like other modern BMWs, the Concept X5 eDrive comes equipped with a Driving Experience Control, allowing for several different vehicle settings. In addition to the standard Comfort and Sport settings, the system also has an Eco Pro mode, which manages the X5's plug-in drivetrain in the most efficient manner possible.
The driver also has the option to switch to all-electric mode with the push of a button. The Concept X5 eDrive also has a Save Battery mode, which deliberately saves the battery's charge for use at a later time, such as when traveling through an urban center.
Despite having its batteries mounted below the rear cargo floor, BMW says the Concept X5 eDrive retains the standard X5's functionality. The Concept's luggage compartment is large enough to swallow two large suitcases or four golf bags.
BMW hasn't announced any official production plans for the Concept X5 eDrive, but expect to see the plug-in SUV in dealer showrooms within the next few years.