The BMW i3 is BMW’s first mass-produced electric vehicle. BMW is planning on releasing the BMW i3 in late 2013 as a 2014 model year. The BMW i3 will be priced between $43,000 and $50,000 US.
Just two days ago BMW reminded everyone the world premiere of the i3 was happening on the 29th of July at 3 simultaneous worldwide locations. Then yesterday, it seems that a newspaper published some pictures sooner than it was supposed to – perhaps on purpose, but that’s up to you to decide. Here they are!… Continue reading BMW i3 production photos leaked! [and then removed due to embargo]
BMW has said the BMW i3 will make it’s world debut on July 29. “The BMW i3 will make its world debut at three simultaneous events in New York, London and Beijing on Monday, July 29.” While it’s not long to wait to see the full, un-camouflaged version of the BMW i3, it turns out… Continue reading BMW i3 World debut July 29, US launch pushed back
Early this morning, BMW posted a press release that revealed the i3 pricing for the US. Starting at $41,350 with a $925 destination charge, the BMW i3 is priced a few thousand dollars lower than was predicted over a year ago. With the $7,500 federal tax credit, the overall price drops to $33,850, and those… Continue reading BMW i3 priced from $41,350
The single most coveted prize for a commuter vehicle in California is single-occupant access to the HOV lanes. In order to get one of the stickers that allow you to do this, you have to either purchase a full electric vehicle, or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle or range extended vehicle like the Chevy Volt,… Continue reading BMW i3 Rex will be only gasoline powered vehicle with single-occupant HOV access in California
Most of the information in the i3 PDF is things we knew already, but it’s nice to get confirmed, specific data straight from BMW. Here are the highlights: The lithium-ion battery pack’s low, central position enhances the car’s agility, and gives the i3 a perfect 50/50 weight distribution (front/rear) Turning radius is 9.86 meters 0-62… Continue reading BMW i3 specs, BMW releases 24 page PDF but still no price
Autoblog was in Germany at the first early pre-production drives for the highly anticipated BMW i3 electric vehicle. Autoblog says that at that event, BMW finally hinted at a ballpark price. BMW assured Autoblog that the base price in Europe will lbe just over 35,000 euro with some “big taxes” included in that price. In… Continue reading Rumors put the BMW i3 Price at $34,500
The all electric BMW i3 is coming, with the official unveiling happening on July 29th. There have been spy shots of the prototype, pre-production models with very little disguise, but on the 29th we’ll see the completed vehicle without anything hidden. BMW has tentatively planned to start selling the i3 in Europe on November 16th… Continue reading BMW i3 unveil to happen July 29
This time, it’s a German blog AutoKarma.de that posted these spy pictures. A reader of the blog, Marcus Engert, was out and about in Leipzig, Germany, where the BMW i3 is in its pre-production phase. While there isn’t really much new in these photos, there are some good closeups that show the interior as well… Continue reading BMW i3 interior spy shots from Leipzig
Now that the BMW i3 pre-production has started in Liepzig, Germany, test versions are being seen more often on roads in the area. A mechanic was able to spot the electric vehicles and take some photos of them. The photos of the black i3 show it in a flat black finish, which is likely just… Continue reading BMW i3 mostly revealed, small camouflage stripe
According to BMW’s Ian Robertson, there are about 100,000 reservations from around the world from people who want to test the BMW i3. In addition, a ‘significant number of deposits’ have been made for the vehicle. Based on this high interest, Robertson feels the i3 will be a game changer in the sector. “We are… Continue reading BMW has 100,000 waiting to test i3, says BMW sales boss
BMW UK has revealed its network of dealers that will support the BMW i sub brand. BMW Group UK Managing Director Tim Abbott also mentioned customer enquiries about BMW i are “extremely high” with more than 6000 people registering their interest in the i brand. We are guessing registering interest means signing up to receive… Continue reading 6000 people in UK have registered their interest in the BMW i sub brand
BMW says that dealerships need to be certified in order to sell the upcoming i3 electric and i8 hybrid electric vehicles. Being certified includes specialized training and some unique service tools as well as on-site chargers. Dealers are expected to comply if they wish to sell the BMW i3 and i8 vehicles. The BMW i3… Continue reading 46 dealers in the UK are certified to carry the BMW i Sub-brand
Scheduled to be released November 16th in Europe, the BMW i3 hit the Autobahn for some high speed testing. The BMW i3 will have an all electric range of more than 90 miles, and with the 2 cylinder range extender, brings the total range to around 200 miles depending on driving style. The order books… Continue reading BMW i3 on Autobahn for high speed testing
BMW will offer a range of leasing options for businesses in the UK when the BMW i3 electric vehicle arrives at the end of the year. The BMW i3 comes as a pure electric vehicle, or with a range extender which would likely be the most popular amongst fleet customers. Under BMW’s flexibility mobility vision,… Continue reading BMW i3 to be offered as fleet lease vehicle in the UK
Last month in a hackathon, BMW brought together 80 developers and computer programmers to tackle themes of sustainability and electro-mobility. BMW hosted the Sustainability Hackathon to try and deal with the problem of electric vehicles being parked at charging stations for extended periods of time even after they are fully charged. For example, if a… Continue reading BMW hosts EV hackathon to try and make charging easier
According to Autocar.co.uk, BMW will open the order books for the i3 electric vehicle at the very end of July. Autocar cited a BMW source, but didn’t specify who. The i3 is due to arrive in showrooms at the end of October. Cost estimates for the BMW i3 put the price around £35,000 for the… Continue reading BMW i3 orders rumored to start end of July in the UK
BMW CEO Ludwig Willisch has said that BMW of North America will equip its initial US shipment of i3 electric vehicles with the optional gasoline range extender. With the range extender (vehicles equipped with it are dubbed BMW i3 Rex), the i3’s range nearly doubles to 200 miles before the electric car needs to find… Continue reading First US shipment of BMW i3 electrics will have range extenders
Green Car Reports recently wondered if the range extender on the BMW i3 would actually be enough to power the i3 on long trips or if it was merely an option to give more peace of mind for those with range anxiety. According to BMW’s advanced powertrain and heritage communications rep David Buchko, the BMW… Continue reading BMW i3 Rex (Range Extender) “not intended for daily use”
