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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

100,000 People Booked Test Drives for BMW i3

According to BMW sales boss Ian Robertson, BMW has about 100,000 reservations from around the world from people who want to test the upcoming BMW i3 electric vehicle. Based on those figures, Robertson believes the…

BMW i3 price? Around $40,000

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…

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…

The i3 Comes Into Focus

Journalists are receiving rides in the BMW’s i3 to get the word out on BMW’s next foray into electric motoring. And now some more tidbits about the i3 will come trickling out. The primary electric…

BMW i3 – First Driving Impressions

At the same event where the i8 was handed over to the media, the BMW gave the journalists the opportunity to experience the i3 megacity city from the passenger seat. Autocar UK reports their findings:…