# EV Prototype Heat Tests BMW is Stress Testing Its iNext Prototype in a South African Desert By Daniel Johnson | Published 2020-02-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inext-prototype References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/28/bmw-inext-ev-hot-weather-testing-africa/) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0305924EN/the-bmw-inext-in-the-hottest-phase-of-its-series-development) [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-neue-klasse) held a test for its iNext prototype to see how the EV would be able o perform in hot weather conditions. The automotive company released some images of the car being tested in the Kalahari Desert, which is located in South Africa. Specifically, the test is concerned with how the body of the car handles adverse conditions. Previously BMW ran a similar test for the iNext prototype in Sweden, to asses how the vehicle handles cold weather. The iNext prototype is particularly important to BMW, as it allows the company to experiment with EVs. BMW is hoping to have one million EVs in the hands of consumers before the end of 2021, which means the company will need experience stress testing EVs ahead of this. Image Credit: BMW ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **EV Stress Testing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced stress testing methods for electric vehicles, especially in extreme weather conditions. - **Climate-specific Prototypes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce EV prototypes specifically tailored to handle different climate conditions for optimal performance and reliability. - **Accelerated EV Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Streamline the prototyping and testing process to speed up the development of electric vehicles and meet market demands more efficiently. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced stress testing procedures into the automotive industry for reliable and efficient performance of electric vehicles. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with renewable energy companies to optimize EV performance in varying weather conditions and promote sustainable transportation. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge technologies and tools for stress testing electric vehicles, enabling faster and more accurate assessments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Premium EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-neue-klasse.md) - [Ultra-Sporty EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bmw-i3.md) - [Performance-Focused Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ix-m60.md) - [Ultra-Sporty Luxury Sedan EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive.md) - [Theatre-Equipped Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i7-xdrive60.md) - [Futuristic Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-xm.md) - [Inaugural EV-Prototype Race Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abb-nascar-ev-prototype.md) - [Ruggedly Sculpted EV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-countryman-e.md) - [Yellow Camouflage Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-Mini-Countryman-SUV.md)