BMW Sets the Standard for Electrified Transportation

While many automakers are slowly adding electrified models to their lineups, BMW has been setting the standard that those automakers attempt to achieve. The electrified BMW lineup includes everything from mild-hybrid vehicles to fully-electric battery electric vehicles.

Understanding their differences helps you make the right choice for your driving needs and lifestyle. BMW of Coconut Creek near Pompano Beach and Fort Lauderdale carries the lineup of exceptional BMW vehicles the athletic luxury drivers have come to expect.

Why Choose a Hybrid BMW

Many drivers choose hybrid BMW cars and SUVs because they offer the best of both worlds. These innovative vehicles rely on traditional gas-powered engines that are enhanced by electric motors. The electric motors offer an extra boost in horsepower and torque, and in some cases, they take over for the internal combustion engine at low speeds.

Some mild hybrid BMW models, like the BMW X5, have a small electric motor that uses the internal combustion engine and regenerative braking for charging. The electric motor improves fuel economy while adding power. Other hybrid BMW models, like the BMW XM, use a plug-in hybrid system. In a PHEV, the battery is larger and needs an external charger for power. Like a mild-hybrid system, the battery charges slightly from regenerative braking. A plug-in hybrid with a full charge can often go 25 to 30 miles using only the electric motor, making them perfect vehicles for short commutes.

Benefits of Driving a Fully Electric BMW

Fully electric or battery-electric vehicles have one or two electric motors. In a BMW with xDrive all-wheel drive, the vehicle will have two motors. These vehicles, like the BMW iX or BMW i7, usually have large batteries, and most travel over 200 miles on a single charge.

With a battery-electric vehicle, you’ll never need to stop at a gas station, but you will need an external charging cable for power. Battery electric vehicles are excellent choices for people who have an EV charger at their home.

As more public EV fast chargers are added around the country, it is getting easier for drivers to charge along on road trips. The biggest difference between a battery electric EV and a hybrid vehicle is the type of fuel you use, as charging can require planning in a way that filling a car with gas doesn’t.

Explore the Electrified BMW Cars & SUVs at BMW of Coconut Creek in Coconut Creek, FL

Driving a BMW with electrification is an exhilarating experience. The electric motor speeds up acceleration, especially with the plug-in and battery electric models. If you’d like to learn more about electrified BMW vehicles, we invite you to visit BMW of Coconut Creek near Fort Lauderdale to take one for a test drive. We’re confident you’ll appreciate the ride in a new BMW electrified car or SUV.