BMW Group Plant Landshut begins pre-series production of Energy Master for hydrogen-powered iX5 Hydrogen
BMW Group Plant Landshut has started pre-series production of the 'Energy Master' control unit for the hydrogen drivetrain in the upcoming BMW iX5 Hydrogen, while also doubling capacity for the battery-electric version.
EUR 191 million
EUR 82 million
up to 750 km
What Happened
BMW Group Plant Landshut has begun pre-series production of the 'Energy Master' control unit for the hydrogen drivetrain in the BMW iX5 Hydrogen. The plant also commissioned a second production line for the battery-electric version used in the Neue Klasse models, doubling capacity. The Energy Master controls energy and data flows, serving as a key interface between the fuel cell system, high-voltage battery, and electric drive.
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- EUR 191 million
- EUR 82 million
“Our ambition for the BMW iX5 Hydrogen is clear: a genuine BMW – with sheer driving pleasure. To achieve this, a perfectly coordinated overall system is crucial. The Energy Master is a key component in this: it intelligently controls the innovative high-voltage battery and, together with the third-generation fuel cell system, delivers assured driving dynamics.”
Why this matters
This marks a step toward commercializing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, as BMW expands its alternative propulsion strategy alongside battery electrics. The Energy Master is a critical component that manages energy and data flows in both hydrogen and electric drivetrains.
Terms in This Story
- Energy Master
- Central control unit of the high-voltage system that manages energy and data flows.
- Fuel cell
- A device that converts hydrogen and oxygen into electricity, producing only water vapor.
- Hydrogen drivetrain
- A propulsion system that uses hydrogen fuel cells to generate electricity for an electric motor.
- Neue Klasse
- BMW's next-generation vehicle architecture for electric vehicles.
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