BMW i3
The i3 is the first of BMW’s “i” electric moels. This family of vehicles should include several other models in the future, including the i8. With its uncommon and ultramodern design, the BMW i3 is powered by a 22-kWh lithium ion battery pack whose electric motor delivers 170 horsepower and 184 lbs.-ft. of torque. The 0-100 km/h time is about seven seconds, while the operating range is expected to be between 130 and 160 kilometres.
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2018 BMW i3s: The Technophile’s Sweetheart Gets Better
2018 BMW i3s: The Technophile’s Sweetheart Gets BetterLISBON, Portugal – It was a fantastic idea to unveil the sporty and dynamic version of BMW’s electric compact in the Portuguese capital. A wonderful city, some 2000 years old, Lisbon has a hilly historic centre with winding interconnected alleys that are barely wider than a small car’s sideview mirrors.
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2015 BMW i3: Today’s Shape Of Tomorrow
2015 BMW i3: Today’s Shape Of TomorrowSomeday, electric cars will be offered in all shapes and sizes, and people who drive them likely won’t be trying to make a statement. However, if we’re behind the wheel an EV today, we’re probably sticking out like a sore thumb. We’ll definitely get noticed in the 2015 BMW i3, …
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2014’s Top 10 Game-Changing Cars
2014’s Top 10 Game-Changing CarsIn 2014, we saw one new model after another. So many, in fact, that it’s hard to do justice to the topic in just one article. To keep it simple, I’ve selected one game-changing vehicle per category. These are not necessarily the best-in-class winners, but they’re the vehicles that set …
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2014 BMW i3: Tomorrow's Sounds (Of Silence) Today
2014 BMW i3: Tomorrow's Sounds (Of Silence) TodayElectric cars have passed the tipping point between curiosity and genuine market force here in Canada, and perhaps no vehicle illustrates that point better than the 2014 BMW i3. Canada's relationship with battery-powered automobiles is an intricate one that takes into account our typically affordable electrical rates, our battery-killing cold …
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Unveiling of The i Brand at BMW Laval
Unveiling of The i Brand at BMW LavalOn Tuesday, BMW Laval held a big event for the unveiling of the new BMW sub-brand, a range of electric vehicles named i. For the occasion, the dealership was completely re-arranged: two DJs, some of the most iconic BMW vehicles from throughout the years, bites for everyone, two bars (in …
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2015 BMW i3: Electric Wonder
2015 BMW i3: Electric WonderBMW invited journalists to attend the i3 press drive event in Los Angeles one day prior to the opening of the L.A. Auto Show. I was excited to learn I’d be able to participate, never having driven an electric vehicle. The i3 - and quite frankly the entire i series …
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2015 BMW i3: Reinventing the Wheel
2015 BMW i3: Reinventing the WheelDefend the modern automobile and fawn over certain cutting-edge gas-powered vehicles if you will, but in your heart you know that we need to change the way we view the future of transport. The hybrid car was a first step toward reducing our reliance on gas, while the electric car …
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BMW i3 Quietly Exits North American Showrooms
BMW i3 Quietly Exits North American ShowroomsWe’ve known since September 2019 that the BMW i3 ’s days were numbered. The car was originally introduced as a 2014 model, and now we’ve just learned that production for the North American market will end in July. A little more than 150 build slots are still available. Dealers will …
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Confirmed: BMW i3’s Days are Numbered
Confirmed: BMW i3’s Days are NumberedThe BMW i3 electric hatchback is no longer part of the German automaker’s plans, meaning the model will retire when this generation—the first and only—will come to an end. And there will be no more updates, as well. The news was confirmed to the Financial Times by Pieter Nota, BMW’s …
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The 2019 BMW i3 Will Boast Greater Range
The 2019 BMW i3 Will Boast Greater RangeBMW’s fully electric car will once again benefit from a bigger-capacity battery, which will boost its driving range by about 30%, according to the manufacturer. Thanks to its 42.2-kWh battery pack, the i3 should be able to boast a maximum driving range estimated at 246 kilometres, compared to the 2018 …
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2017 World Car Awards: Top Three Finalists Revealed
2017 World Car Awards: Top Three Finalists RevealedAt the Geneva Auto Show last week, the top three finalists in each of six distinct World Car Awards categories were announced. In terms of media reach, the World Car Awards have been ranked as the number one automotive awards program in the world, and its jury consists of 75 …
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2017 World Car Awards: Finalists Announced
2017 World Car Awards: Finalists AnnouncedFor the fourth year in a row, in terms of media reach, the World Car Awards have been ranked as the number one automotive awards program in world. Its jury of 75 automotive journalists spread across the planet, including two from Canada, have chosen the finalists in six different categories.
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BMW Gets Sued Over its i3
BMW Gets Sued Over its i3The United States is likely the leading country for the number of lawsuits per citizen. We frequently hear stories about their inhabitants suing large corporations for astonishing amounts... and frivolous reasons. The latest one is quite amusing: it opposes Edo Tsoar (and his lawyer) against BMW North America. Why? It …
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BMW ups i3 battery capacity to 33 kWh for 2017 model year
BMW ups i3 battery capacity to 33 kWh for 2017 model yearA new version of the BMW i3 compact electric car will feature a 50 per cent larger battery capacity than the current car. Available for the 2017 model year, the BMW i3 (94 Ah) boasts 33 kilowatt hours of total battery capacity, compared to 18.8 kWh in the current i3.
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Rinspeed Budii: A Friend That Drives Itself
Rinspeed Budii: A Friend That Drives ItselfRinspeed has been rolling out eccentric concepts for quite a while now. From its amphibious Lotus to a stretchable Mercedes-Benz to an autonomous Tesla to the Splash (a roadster that could transform into a hydrofoil), each one of its creations is crazier than the last one. In preparation for the …
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Test Drive: 2016 BMW i3
Test Drive: 2016 BMW i3"Electric cars are a hot commodity right now," says Graeme Fletcher, "and it's all about sustainable mobility." BMW's answer is its i brand. And while the i8 is the German automaker's interpretation of the future of performance, the 2016 BMW i3 is its take on the future of commuting. Powered …
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Motoring TV 2016 Green Car of the Year
Motoring TV 2016 Green Car of the Year"The need to clean up our environmental act is pressing," says Graeme Fletcher. "With that in mind, let's take a look at the nominees for best new green car." Indeed, there are plenty of new vehicles that qualify for Motoring TV's Green Car of the Year award, but three in …
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2013 BMW i3 at a City Charging Station
2013 BMW i3 at a City Charging StationWatch the 2013 BMW i3 get a full charge at a local charging station, and learn how easy it is to charge on the go.
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2014 BMW i3 Andesit Silver Exterior Overview
2014 BMW i3 Andesit Silver Exterior OverviewWatch beauty footage the all-new BMW i3 in Andesit Silver.
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2013 BMW I3 in Andesit Silver and Solar Orange
2013 BMW I3 in Andesit Silver and Solar OrangeThe all new 2013 BMW i3 will arrive in these two wonderful colors: andesit silver and solar orange. Which would you pick?
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2014 BMW i3 Overview
2014 BMW i3 OverviewWatch the all-new BMW i3 in Andesit Silver. The 2014 i3 is available in Ionic Silver, Arravani Grey, Solar Orange, Laurus Grey, Capparis White as well as Andesit Silver.
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BMW i3 Teaser Trailer
BMW i3 Teaser TrailerIn the BMW i3 the first series-produced model by BMW i, zero-emission mobility in a premium car package - proves to be a recipe for pure driving pleasure. The first BMW Group model running on electric power alone offers customers totally new and groundbreaking ways to experience driving pleasure, sustainability …