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BMW Says Its Hydrogen-Powered iX5 Prototype Can Go 385 Miles on a Single Tank
The seven-chamber design stores at least 7 kilograms of hydrogen and refuels in under five minutes, BMW said.
- BMW has developed a new fuel storage system, dubbed Hydrogen Flat Storage, which does not protrude into interior space while allowing higher fuel capacity for the upcoming SUV.
- According to BMW, refueling takes less than five minutes, with a full tank delivering an estimated 750 km of range, up from the current model's 482 km.
- The new tank features seven carbon-fibre reinforced chambers connected as a single unit, rated to 700 bar and sitting in a metal enclosure matching the size of 800-volt Gen6 batteries.
- Dubbed Gen 3, the fuel cell is being co-developed with Toyota, with production scheduled for 2028. Shared CLAR architecture enables BMW to build multiple powertrain configurations on the same assembly line.
- Although FCEVs have seen limited adoption in markets like Europe and California, BMW plans to offer five powertrain configurations for the G65, including gasoline, diesel, and plug-in hybrid options.
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BMW iX5 Hydrogen: New Flat Tank Tech Delivers 750 km Range
The BMW Group is advancing its hydrogen mobility strategy with a breakthrough storage solution for the BMW iX5 Hydrogen.The newly developed “Hydrogen Flat Storage” system significantly improves packaging efficiency while extending driving range to as much as 750 km (385 miles), marking a major step forward for fuel cell vehicles.Smarter Packaging, Longer RangeAt the core of the innovation is a flat, space-saving tank design that integrates seaml…
The new X5 will feature a hydrogen-powered version, the only one in the entire range of products.BMW The development of the first electric BMW X5 is in a very advanced phase, more than the version of the iX5 that will be powered by hydrogen. Munich brand has announced the autonomy of this SUV and its storage form.BMW is deploying a new generation of electric cars, with performance in line with the times.
Although the hydrogen fuel cell has generally been known as a very beloved technology within Toyota, other brands have also made their pinitos with it. One of the best known has also been Hyundai, with the launch of the Nexus. However, BMW has been working on it for some time, and the next generation of the BMW iX5 will come with an alternative of this type. The Bavarian brand has just shown what their guts will be like. The new system developed…
H2-View News: BMW reworks iX5 hydrogen tanks to boost range to 750km
The new configuration – consisting of seven connected 500bar carbon-fibre hydrogen tanks – makes for a flat fuel storage system that, unlike in older fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) models, does not intrude into the rear cargo area and cut storage space. Capable of holding 7kg of gaseous hydrogen, BMW said the arrangement will improve
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