from chemistry to pack
The 2021 BMW iX3 was the first electric vehicle off the BMW Gen5 battery system. We see 10 modules with double stacking under the 2nd row seats. The HV distribution and BMS are all located on top of the rear modules. Cooling pipes run through the centre between the modules and all of the HV … Read more
The current batch of electric vehicles built on the BMW Gen5 Battery System. This design needs to survive until BMW swap to the Gen 6 design in 2025. The battery packs in the BEV and PHEV applications across SUV and Sedan platforms uses prismatic cells from Samsung SDI and CATL in a number of sizes. … Read more
The BMW i3 is an electric vehicle that has evolved through 3 generations from 2013 until 2022. Originally designed as an EV with optional range extender to overcome the lack of range available from the original battery design. The battery capacity and performance has gradually evolved to a battery pack size that doesn’t really need … Read more
Current from the Grid (AC) goes through EVSE (Charging Station Either Level 1 or 2) through a connector to the On Board Charger. The Onboard Charger rectifies or converts the current into DC and sends it via the Battery Management System (BMS) to the Battery Pack
Cell Specifications the first outing for the Tesla 4680 is without Silicon in the anode, this might be a move to reduce costs, reduce the cell expansion or to present a strong energy uplift roadmap for the vehicle This lower height cell will have been selected for use in saloon / crossover type vehicles. However, … Read more