BMW Group adopts hydrogen tank tech for future model

BMW Group has said that it will be adopting a new and innovative hydrogen tank technology for the iX5 Hydrogen, which is set to be launched in 2028 and will serve as the brand's first-ever, series-produced hydrogen-powered model.

The new BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage system is compatible with the Gen6 high-voltage battery and consists of seven high-pressure tanks made of carbon-fibre reinforced composite.

This optimised storage concept enables the iX5 Hydrogen to achieve a range of up to 750km

What makes this design special is that, instead of individual pressure vessels, there are several chambers connected to form an enclosed unit, which is controlled by a central main valve. This optimised storage concept enables the iX5 Hydrogen to achieve a range of up to 750km.

The system is also able to store at least 7kg of hydrogen in total and can be filled from empty in under five minutes. As is customary for BMW hydrogen models, refuelling is safe, clean, and fast.

And as the BMW Hydrogen Flat Storage tech forms part of the powertrain, this enables the iX5 Hydrogen to benefit from the brand's new Heart of Joy drivetrain and chassis control software, as well as BMW Dynamic Performance Control.