The Vision Efficient Dynamics is a plug-in hybrid with a three cylinder turbo diesel engine. Engineers from BMW combined the incredible performances of the M3 with an incredibly low fuel consumption and this amazing concept is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds while scoring 62.6 mpg (US) on the EU combined test cycle.

This concept car uses a 1.5-liter turbo diesel engine with the output of 163 hp and a maximum torque of 214 Nm. The engine is paired with a six-speed DCT gearbox , used in the M3 and Z4.

The new system represents a further development of the hybrid technology, which will debut in ActiveHybrid 7. As in the ActiveHybrid 7, a one 33-hp electric motor is installed between the engine and the transmission, while the second 80 horsepower electric motor provides the torque to the front wheels. The total capacity of the gear system is 356 hp and 590 Nm of torque. But the use of electric motors requires the presence of an electric power system.



BMW Vision disposes lithium-polymer batteries in the center of the car. Net power is 8,6 kW. Nevertheless, the total capacity of the concept vehicle is only 10.8 kW. The vehicle can use 80% of the capacity of batteries, which is much more than 50% more than can be used by Chevrolet Volt. The advantage is that the battery weighs only 187 pounds. When connected to a standard European outlet of 220V, the battery is recharged in just 2.5 hours.



In addition to the power unit, BMW also used a variety of technologies for the concept optimization. The entire aluminum chassis suspension, roof, and many elements are made of photosensitive polycarbonate, which translates into the stated mass of 1400 kg. Another interesting point is that polycarbonate windows are getting darker in the light. Moreover, the use of LED lighting has given more freedom to designers and has reduced energy consumption.

And perhaps, the most interesting feature of the vehicle is the so called “forward looking energy management” system. The idea is to use various systems of the car, to predict events and optimize the use of various elements of the transmission to reduce energy consumption in general.