i3

BMW says high-demand for i3 models

BMW says high-demand for i3 models

Due to early demand for BMW i3 electric vehicle, the Munich-based automaker is considering a production increase. According to Bloomberg, over 8,000 customers have reserved a BMW i3 which sells in the U.S. for $41,350,…

BMW i3 - New Photos

BMW i3 – New Photos

Here are some new photos of the BMW i3 from the International Media Launch in Amsterdam where journalists from around the world are test driving BMW’s first electric vehicle to emerge under the i sub-brand….

Real Life Photos: BMW i8 in Protonic Blue

BMW i3 production kicks off in Leipzig

BMW i3 production kicks off in Leipzig

The BMW Group entered a new era in automotive construction today with the start of series production of the BMW i3. The world’s first premium electric vehicle to be purpose-designed for this form of drive system is…

Comparison: BMW i3 vs VW e-Up

Comparison: BMW i3 vs VW e-Up

BMW’s i3 gets a new competitor. The VW e-Up and e-Golf were just announced prior to their Frankfurt Auto Show debut. The e-Up aims to go head-to-head with the i3 and it is priced aggressively:…

Spotted: BMW i3 in Arravani Grey

Spotted: BMW i3 in Arravani Grey

At this year’s Pebble Beach car event, BMW hosted the unveil of several models at their villa. While the BMW i8 had only private viewings scheduled, the new BMW i3 was out in the open…

Spotted: BMW i3 with REX

After its world debut, the BMW i3 is now out in the open and daily real life photos surface on the interwebs. The BMW i3 features a large number of technological innovations – such as…

Adding Lightness – The Role of CFRP in the BMW i3

Adding Lightness – The Role of CFRP in the BMW i3

New York City – The i3 would not have been built if the vehicle did not have a significant weight advantage over an equivalently sized car. While electrical motors are extremely efficient, much more so…