BMW i3

BMW is a brand that’s supposed to be known for making sporty cars that put driver engagement above all else. It’s a brand that built its name on the idea of being the “Ultimate Driving…

At first glance, you might imagine that the BMW i3 is horrific in the snow. Not only is it a rear-wheel drive BMW but it’s also all-electric, so its instantaneous torque can easily break its…

At the moment, you can buy used BMW i3s for a pack of gum and a handshake. All electric cars depreciate poorly, due to the fact that battery packs last about as long as your…

From the first time we saw the BMW i3 in the ‘metal’, we knew its road ahead would be tricky. Let’s be honest: the i3 is not exactly a looker and when it comes to…

Launched in 2013, the BMW i3 family now adds a special edition model in France, with a direct reference to its resource-friendly, mostly carbon neutral production: the new i3 and i3s Edition WindMill. With the…

BMW has big plans in terms of electrified cars. The Bavarian company is investing heavily in a new range of EVs and plug-in hybrids. Within the next 5 years, BMW wants to launch a series…

Back in 2015, BMW lent the Los Angeles Police Department some BMW i3 squad cars, in an attempt to win a bid with the Department to supply i3s. BMW ended up winning that contract and…

One of the most common questions we get asked is related to the functionality of the range extender in the BMW i3. Some readers have asked whether the BMW i3 REx runs on gasoline when…

The BMW i3 was offered, from the get go, in two versions. There was a purely electric model and another one for people suffering from what we call ‘range anxiety’ today. The BMW i3s Range…

Until today, the BMW i3 was the only purely electric car in the BMW range. But the carbon fiber hatchback is now joined by the BMW iX3. The electric SUV becames the second fully electric…