BMW i3

The BMW i3 – Coming to Production

The BMW i3 – Coming to Production

At the end of July BMW will unveil (fully) their i3 – the first of the sub-brand to market, with the i8 not too further out. BMW has had journalists in the driver’s seats of…

BMW i3 priced in the low-to-mid-$40,000 range

BMW i3 priced in the low-to-mid-$40,000 range

For months now BMW has been hinting that the BMW i3 will be priced in the 3 Series territory which in other words translates into a price starting at $40,000 and slightly above. In a…

BMW i3 - Pre-Drive Photos

BMW i3 – Pre-Drive Photos

Earlier this week, BMW hosted a press event where selected journalists had the opportunity to test drive a pre-production version of the upcoming BMW i3. The i3 electric vehicle will be officially unveiled on July…

BMW i3 - Official Specs

BMW i3 – Official Specs

Ahead of its launch on July 29th, BMW reveals the details behind the new BMW i3 electric vehicle. 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque (250 Nm) 93 mph (150 km/h) top speed Singles-speed transmission…

100,000 People Booked Test Drives for BMW i3

BMW i3 price? Around $40,000

BMW i3 price? Around $40,000

According to Automotive News, the upcoming BMW i3 will have a base price of $40,000 in the United States. The information came via an interview with Ludwig Willisch, BMW USA CEO. The U.S. boss says…

BMW to offer extra services to attract i3 customers

BMW to offer extra services to attract i3 customers

BMW is betting heavily on their electric vehicles program and plans to lure in many EV customers. Just recently we reported on BMW’s plans to offer gas-powered loaner to i3 buyers and a new report…

Understanding Battery Capacity Loss

Understanding Battery Capacity Loss

BMW is on the precipice of stepping into the future of personal mobility. The electrification of the automobile is inevitable; however the question facing the industry is when should they jump in and bring an…

BMW Launches the “Electronaut Effect”

BMW today launched the Electronaut Effect, a new digital tool that gives consumers access to key aggregated data about the range, cost savings and positive environmental impact that actual BMW ActiveE drivers – called “Electronauts”…

BMW to offer a gas-powered loaner to i3 buyers

Back in January, we reported that BMW will offer an extended range package as an option to the standard i3 electric drivetrain. The two-cylinder engine engine will extend the driving range to 250 miles and…