BMW LifeDrive Concept, zo werkt het

De gedachte achter het LifeDrive concept van BMW dat onderdeel uitmaakt van Project i.

The Drive module
The Drive module (the aluminium chassis) forms the solid foundation of the vehicle and combines the battery, drive system, structural and basic crash functions into a single lightweight, high strength construction. The priority in the conception of the Drive module was to integrate the battery – the largest and heaviest factor in the electric vehicle – into the vehicle structure so that it would be operationally reliable and safe in a crash.

The Life Module
Its partner, the Life module, is similar to what one might find in a formula 1 car: a high-strength and extremely lightweight passenger cell made from CFRP (Carbon Fibre Re-Inforced Plastic). The Life module opens up a whole new chapter in design freedom: the Megacity Vehicle (MCV) for example offers significantly more space for its size, as well as allowing for the integration of new functionalities.

The LifeDrive concept is a landmark in terms of lightweight design, vehicle architecture and crash safety.