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BMW’s next-gen EVs depend on an unassuming black box called ‘Heart of Joy’

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BMW’s next-gen EVs depend on an unassuming black box called ‘Heart of Joy’

The Heart of Joy is an ECU that combines both driving dynamics and powertrain control into one computer. Approximately eight-inches by eight-inches, the box will serve as the control module for the upcoming Neue Klasse electrified vehicles that will start rolling out later this year.

5 comments

  • I wonder if someone will come up with an ECU called The Heart of Gold…

    We need more flowerpots turning into whales..

  • I just got a BMW iX a few months ago and love it, so I'm very excited for Neue Klasse. I've got a three year lease. I'd love to get another, smaller EV.

    • We have the i4. It's our first nice car. We had a Prius that died and the trade in was excellent for it and the rebate we got on the new ev was hella. Sooo we got the i4. I was super against it but here I am, two years later. I love it. SIde note. I got to meet the engineer who made the color changing skin for the beemer that was the talk of the world in like 2022 (ish). She's SO COOL. I fan-girled so hard.

      • It's our first nice car.

        Same. The only other car I've ever owned is a 2012 Mazda 3. I'm from Australia in an area with good public transport, and so I didn't drive until I was 26 and living in the USA. Bought the Mazda 3 second hand for a pretty good price. The iX was a big upgrade!

        Ive still got the Mazda, but when it stops working, I want to replace it with a small, sporty EV. I'm kinda sad we don't have Chinese EVs in the USA, since cars like the MG Cyberster look pretty nice, don't really have a US-made alternative, and are good value for the price (in Australia, it's the equivalent of around US$72,000 including all taxes and fees). The range of cars is relatively limited (and expensive) in the USA.