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Up front, BMW will optionally use lower-cost, lower-power Asynchronous motors (ASM). Their design makes them better suited for regenerative braking, thus the front-axle placement. There will be two varieties of ASM motor, one making 161 hp, and another making 241 horsepower.

BMW has some exciting new electric vehicle battery and charging technology that we will see on the Neue Klasse models starting later this year.

German carmaker BMW released the initial details of the electric drive system that will go into the Neue Klasse range of electric vehicles.

BMW’s taking what it calls a ‘technology-open approach’ with the Neue Klasse, giving rise to a variety of electric motor layouts - though don’t expect any front-wheel drive BMW EVs to directly replace the current BMW 1 Series. That’s because while single-motor power will be offered, it’ll be mounted on the rear only to drive the rear wheels.

An alternative solution for the Mini brand would be a synergy with another automaker that could possibly supply them with a FWD architecture, although this is pure speculation at