BMW i7 Survives Torturous Hot-Weather Testing

BMW is making sure that the upcoming i7, the electric version of the 7 Series sedan, is as dependable as it will be quick and luxurious. TheBMW i7一直经历着一个艰难测试年代chedule to ensure that all major components hold up in the most demanding conditions. A few weeks ago, thei7 was spotted being tested in the icejust miles away from the Arctic Circle. Now, the i7 has undergone hot-region testing as engineers assess the reliability of not only the electric motors, but also the high-voltage battery and all-wheel-drive system. The i7 was subjected to unpaved roads, dust, dramatic differences in altitude, and traversed both mountains and deserts.

"The testing program, which covers tens of thousands of kilometers, includes long-distance and high-speed driving as well as stop-and-go traffic in the scorching heat. In addition, test sections with particularly large differences in altitude were selected at the hot-region test sites," said BMW.

As electric vehicles can be more sensitive to dramatically fluctuating temperatures, it makes sense that BMW is subjecting the i7 to these conditions. For instance, Ford also took the Mustang Mach-E forfinal testing in the snowbefore it went into production.