
BMW Tuning / BMW 45e
ECU Calibration · Stage 1
G-Series B58 Hybrid · 3.0 Straight-Six + eDriveCustom dyno ECU tuning for the BMW 45e hybrid, 545e, 745e and X5 45e. Big combined-output gains, tailored specifically to your vehicle on our 4WD linked rolling road.
About This Tune
The BMW 45e pairs the brilliant B58 3.0-litre straight-six petrol engine with BMW's eDrive electric motor, silent EV running around town, effortless six-cylinder muscle everywhere else. It's one of the cleverest powertrains BMW makes, and one with serious untapped potential.
In factory form BMW quote a combined output of around 394bhp and 600Nm across the 545e, 745e and X5 45e. As with every BMW platform, the factory calibration is deliberately conservative, leaving substantial headroom on the combustion side of the powertrain.
With our Stage 1 custom dyno ECU tuning, we achieve combined outputs of 500 to 520bhp and 800 to 830Nm. Throttle response sharpens, the mid-range swells and the way the petrol and electric sides hand over becomes even smoother, all without sacrificing the 45e's refinement or its EV running.
Our calibrations are torque-managed, gear-aware and safety led, the hybrid system's own strategies are fully respected, so power is delivered progressively and sympathetically to the drivetrain. Every calibration is developed in-house on our 4WD linked dyno and tailored to the exact vehicle in front of us. No generic files and no compromises.
Live Dyno Data

| Measurement | Stock | DC Stage 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Power | 394 HP (combined) | 500-520 HP +115hp |
| Engine Torque | 600 Nm (combined) | 800-830 Nm +215nm |
Chart shows a real customer BMW 745e measured on our 4WD linked dyno, 394.5hp / 577Nm stock to 514.5hp / 811Nm with our Stage 1 calibration. Exact results vary by model and battery state of charge; you receive your own before and after printout.
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Gearbox Software
The 45e uses a ZF8 automatic with BMW’s electric motor integrated into the housing, an exceptionally strong unit. Optimising the gearbox alongside the engine calibration transforms how the car delivers its combined output.
From the factory the gearbox is programmed to prioritise comfort and fuel economy. xHP software unlocks its full potential, with sharper and faster shifts that better match the increased torque output from your Stage 1 tune. The ZF8 is capable of handling up to 950Nm of torque, making it the perfect pairing for our engine calibration.
The result is a car that feels substantially more alive. Power gets to the wheels quicker, the gearbox holds gears when you want it to and the overall driving experience is transformed across all conditions.
Watch It Run
Watch a BMW G-Series run on our V-tech 4WD Linked Dyno. Our dyno is fully xDrive safe, using mechanically linked axles to protect your transfer box and give accurate, repeatable results every time, essential for a hybrid xDrive like the 45e.
How It Works
Full diagnostics, live data checks and a health assessment including hybrid-system status. Any issues are resolved before we begin tuning.
Your 45e is strapped to our mechanically linked 4WD dyno for a baseline power run. We capture exact stock figures before any changes are made.
Our technicians write and apply a bespoke calibration developed specifically for the B58 hybrid platform. No generic files, ever.
We run the car again to verify results and fine-tune if needed. You receive a full before and after dyno printout to take away with you.
Our Equipment
We use the V-tech 4WD Linked Dyno, one of the most advanced rolling road systems available. Crucially it is xDrive safe, meaning BMW's all-wheel drive system is fully protected throughout the entire testing process.
Unlike non-linked dynos which can damage the transfer box or give false torque readings, our linked axle technology ensures both front and rear rollers turn in perfect synchronisation. Accurate, real-world performance data every time.
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Real Customer Result
B58 3.0 eDrive · Stage 1
This 745e went from 394.5bhp and 577Nm to a dyno-proven 514.5bhp and 811Nm on our Stage 1 calibration, a gain of 120bhp and 234Nm.
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