BMW M invites you on an electrifying journey with its YouTube series, BMW M Electrified. This series offers a glimpse into the brand's exciting leap into electric vehicles, featuring unique test vehicles, including the future M3 EV.
In 2018, BMW M began developing battery-electric performance cars, leading to the intriguing M2 test mule. A test mule may look like a standard car on the outside but is fitted with high-cost, developmental components. If you've been around automaker HQs or test sites, you might have seen one without a second thought. But the silent glide of this particular M2 could have definitely caught your attention.
In episode two of BMW M Electrified, the brand delves deeper into its upcoming EV sports sedan. Carrying forward from the previous session, BMW's board displays enthusiasm for the engineering achievements—a common sentiment for a brand's own presentation.
The episode interestingly unfolds the story of the EV-converted M2, highlighting its role in testing vehicle dynamics and electric powertrains. According to Michael Sailer, from BMW M's driving dynamics functional development, this mule was internally known as the “Beast.”
Sailer reveals that this project began humbly with a small team in 2018 and notes that controlling the Beast was a challenge due to its raw and unrefined nature.
BMW M Electrified offers an inside look at BMW’s electric ambitions, featuring the bold M2 EV mule, also known as the "Beast." Despite its rough edges, this early test bed paved the way for BMW’s electric sports cars. Check out the full episode on their YouTube channel for an electrifying sneak peek into the future of BMW M.
