The BMW Dune Taxi prototype is teased in a new cinematic short film that showcases exactly what an electric off-road machine is capable of in the Arabian Desert. There’s no official word on its powertrain, but we do know that its electric motors make 536 hp and 738 lb-ft, plenty of power to get around just about any dune.
It’s official, the 2023 BMW iX1 is the company’s first all-wheel-drive electric vehicle, and it’s a doozy. Power comes from two electric motors that generate a combined 313 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to hit 62 mph in a zippy 5.7-seconds, while topping out at 112 mph. A 64.7 kWh battery pack sends power to these motors and installed flat in the floor of the vehicle.
The Smart #1 is the company’s first all-electric compact SUV, and it’s a doozy. Featuring a centralized, high-performance computing architecture that ensures dynamic over the air updates so that over 75% of all ECUs in the car can be continuously iterated and updated remotely (OTA).
We have seen the future of electric SUVs, and it includes the Honda e:Ny1, which has been teased in prototype form. The automaker claims that this vehicle combines a unique blend of dynamics, technology as well as design, thus being a great option for families looking for their first EV.
The Kia Concept EV9 is an all-electric SUV that was just unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show. What sets it apart from the others is the interior, which draws inspiration from the ‘Water Element’ of Opposites United, the automaker’s groundbreaking new design language.