As part of a series of model update measures, BMW has announced that all i7 and iX variants will gain a new Max Range function that can be used to increase range by up to 25% when operational in the Efficient mode of BMW’s My Modes system.
The Max Range function originally debuted on the i7 M70 xDrive and was “mainly devised for situations where drivers are unable to recharge mid-journey as originally planned,” the company says in its release. An example of such a situation is when a driver heads to a charging station that ends up being out of service.
By activating the function, the vehicle’s top speed is limited to 90 km/h and certain features such as climate control, seat heating and steering wheel heating are disabled. This reduces electric power consumption, which can be used to increase range by a comfortable margin for the journey to an alternative charging point.
In terms of rollout, the Max Range function will be made available via remote software upgrade for all i7 models manufactured since July 2022 and all iX models built since March 2023. BMW also noted that the iX will gain the same upgraded charging software already used in the i7.
Another feature that will be added to the i7 and iX is Multi-Contract Plug & Charge, which enables automatic vehicle authentication at public charging points that does away with the need for a charging card or app. Customers will be able to store their individual vehicle electricity contracts from multiple suppliers in digital form in their car, allowing them to use the charging points of these operators with ease.
Additionally, the BMW Maps navigation system will offer improved functions for calculating a charging-optimised route in i7, iX, i4 and iX1. With the update, driver’s can set their preferred minimum charge level for when the vehicle reaches mid-journey stops and the final destination can now be adjusted in increments of 5% and incorporated into the route planning.
In the future, the system will also be able to give preference to charging stations operated by selected providers and exclude others from the route planning. More detailed information on selected charging stations, including availability at that moment in time, the connector types supported and payment options, plus the presence of sanitary facilities, food outlets or playgrounds in their vicinity can also be obtained through the system.
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Imagine someone driving this on the highway, on the left lane, and with all windows roll down in a modern car. Let that sink in.
Kesian ni…spending half a million vehicle but have to switch off air-cond to achieve the additional 25% range…haaaa
The Genting/Cameron Highlands mode with no AC but then again the hilly roads negate any benefits that you would get unless you are going downhill
Ha ha ha. No acc. What a big joke!. Better buy myV.
Mercedes specs also worst but come with cheap quality but also NO ACC too like GLC300 CBU
Thats why Mercedes worst than BMW and others
Aiya. Comon u guys. Can u compomise expensive car with no Acc just to have few kms of extended range? Why make ur life difficult?. Nowadays weather very hot.
None of this is needed if we have good and well maintained DC charging infrastructure