BMW is planning to unveil a BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype along with the next generation hybrid vehicle concepts incorporating technologies used in BMW i models in Miramas, France.
The plug-in hybrid models are expected to feature fuel efficient internal combustion four-cylinder petrol engine along with an electric motor which will be powered by high-voltage battery.
The electric motor and power electronics are based upon BMW eDrive technology that has been used in BMW i3 and BMW i8 models.
The vehicle will be capable of running on electric power, which according to BMW, the model will be suitable for short-distance travelling and it will also run on a combined mode suitable for longer-distance journeys.
BMW claims that the plug-in hybrid technology is flexible and it can be integrated into other vehicle concepts.
With the plug-in models BMW aims to reduce emission to 100 g / km CO2.
BMW board of management member Herbert Diess said: "All BMW Group models benefit from BMW i.
"The fundamental technology involved in battery cells, electric motors and the power electronics will be used in our upcoming plug-in hybrid models.
"When it comes to the electrification of the drivetrain, we are deliberately developing a wide-ranging expertise in order to offer our customers worldwide the ideal solution."
