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BMW M Details Quad-Motor EV Architecture, First Models Due 2027

BMW detailed a purpose-built EV setup for M driving feel, with specifications yet to be released.

Overview

  • The M eDrive system uses one motor per wheel for precise torque vectoring, with a decoupling feature that enables pure rear-wheel drive for efficiency or dynamic handling.
  • An M-specific high-voltage battery exceeding 100 kWh on an 800‑volt architecture adds two-sided cooling and structural integration for stiffness and sustained power, with natural-fibre components targeting lower CO2e in production.
  • A consolidated electronics setup of four high-performance “superbrains” includes the Heart of Joy controller, or BMW M Dynamic Performance Control, to manage motors, traction and energy recuperation with faster responses.
  • Simulated gear shifts are paired with an exclusive M soundscape to bolster driver engagement and help modulate torque in low-grip conditions.
  • BMW targets a 2027 launch for its first fully electric M models, while final power, range and acceleration figures remain undisclosed, and reported peak-output numbers are unconfirmed.