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Range extender digital engine electronics (RDME)

The engine of vehicles equipped with range extender is controlled via its own engine control: the range extender digital engine electronics (RDME)

The pure electric motor eDrive can provide a range of 130 kilometer to 160 kilometer. Since some customers may not want to do without a greater range, the optional range extender provides the possibility to extend the electrical range.

The 2-cylinder-petrol engine is a small, smoothly and silently running gasoline engine that powers an alternator: the range extender electrical machine.

Whenever the state of charge of the battery is too low, the range extender will be put into operation.

The 2-cylinder-petrol engine has the designation W20K06U0.  With its 649 cm3, it provides 28 kW (38 hp) at 5000 RPM.

Foreign engine
2 cylinder in-line engine
Basic motor
Gasoline engine, installed horizontally
06  0.6 l displacement
Lower performance class
New development
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