Latest reports say that BMW electric owners will get to enjoy a new, rapid charging solution for their upcoming i3 models. According to Headlineauto.co.uk quoting Weiland Bruch, Corporate Communications Manager for BMW i vehicles, hints…
With over 11,000 orders taken globally, BMW i3 remains in high-demand at the Munich Headquarters. Built in Leipzig, the fully operation plant currently produces 70 electric BMW i3 models every day using wind power alone….
The BMW i3 has been honored with the title of UK Car of the Year 2014, at the inaugural awards. It has also triumphed in the ‘Supermini’ category, while the BMW 5 Series came out…
This article first appeared on bmwi3blogspot. One of the more talked about features of the i3 is its tires. Not for decades has there been a car with such tall and narrow wheels and tires….
This article first appeared on InsideEVs.com The tire obsessed geek within me says I should explain the tech behind the BMW i3′s skinny, large diameter tires. The reason they’re sized as such is obvious: lower…
This article first appeared on InsideEVs In a document obtained by InsideEVs from BMW Financial Services to its US dealers (turns out there’s a good reason to have dealer contacts), it reads: “…BMW of North…
This post originally appeared on InsideEVs.com and electronautx.blogspot.com by George Betak As trivial as this question might sound, it might have serious consequences for future buyers of the i3. Wait, what I am talking about?…
The BMW i3 has added another award to the display cabinet, having been crowned What Car? ‘Green Car’ 2014. The BMW i3 has triumphed in a very competitive category, beating off stiff competition to take…
Updated with statement from BMWNA The i3 with Range Extender qualifies for the green sticker, which is limited in numbers and will run out in the eventual future (possibly late in 2014). This is technically…
The rapid spread of smartphones means that the internet, apps and digital services have long since become established elements of daily life. Wearable devices like the new Samsung Galaxy Gear are driving this trend ever…
