PHEV - BMW i8

BMW i8 - Powertrain

1 Electrical machine
2 Electrical machine electronics (EME)
3 2-speed manual gearbox
4 Output shaft, right front axle
5 Combustion engine
6 Output shaft, right rear axle
7 Automatic transmission

1. High-voltage starter generator.
   
2. High-voltage battery.
   
3. Electrical machinery electronics.
   
4. Electric heating.
   
5. Electric motor.
   
6. Electric air-conditioning compressor.
   
7. Range extender electrical machinery electronics.
   

High-voltage connection Degassing unit

Lithium-ion high-voltage battery

Refrigerant
Combined expansion and shut-off valve
Low-voltage connection

Nominal voltage: 355V

Light-weight housing (aluminum extruded/diecast)

Direct refrigeration (single/multi-layer)