The vehicle is fitted with an electric drive system with three speed ratings for different types of roads. The drive system enables speeds of up to 25 km/h on cycle tracks, up to 45 km/h on city-centre roads and up to 60 km/h on multi-lane roads and outside urban areas. However, insurance plates and a corresponding licence are required for the higher speeds.

The modes available to the rider are stored in the app on the smartphone linked with the “AMBY” Vision Vehicle. Manual selection of the modes is perfectly feasible, as are automatic recognition of location and road type via geofencing technology and the associated automatic adjustment of top speed.

The upper frame tube, crafted from four sculptural aluminium profiles, represents an expressive and modern statement of intent – and not only in visual terms. The space between the profiles also offers stowage room for a backpack or laptop bag. Located just before the handlebars is the smartphone integration pad, which holds the device safely in place using magnets and ensures it is highly visible.

The battery is positioned in the centre of the frame. Its 2,000 Wh enables a range of up to 300 km, depending on the riding mode. Thanks to fast charging technology, it recharges in only three hours.

The app therefore takes on the role traditionally performed by a vehicle key. It uses familiar smartphone identification functionality (e.g. facial recognition) in the same way as the Digital Key, which was introduced by the BMW Group in an automotive industry first and turns a compatible iPhone into a digital car key by allowing customers to unlock, lock and, of course, start their BMW safely and easily.

The electrically adjustable seat post is optimised biometrically to match the profile stored in the app, with the settings adjusted according to pre-entered data – such as the height and inside leg measurement of the user – before setting off.

According to press.bmwgroup