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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.
2018 BMW i3s: The Technophile’s Sweetheart Gets Better
First Drives
LISBON, 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. December 15, 2017
2015 BMW i3: Today’s Shape Of Tomorrow
Test Drives
Someday, 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, …January 18, 2016
2014’s Top 10 Game-Changing Cars
Blog
In 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 …December 30, 2014
2014 BMW i3: Tomorrow's Sounds (Of Silence) Today
First Drives
Electric 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 …June 5, 2014
Unveiling of The i Brand at BMW Laval
Special Events
On 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 …April 3, 2014
2015 BMW i3: Electric Wonder
Test Drives
BMW 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 …December 26, 2013
2015 BMW i3: Reinventing the Wheel
First Drives
Defend 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 …October 24, 2013
Spotlight on the 2014 BMW i3: Testing it This Week
Spotlight on
This week, we’re getting our first chance to test drive the 2014 BMW i3, the brand’s small, 100% electric, urban car. It’s the first in the Bavarian automaker’s electric line – called “i” – which will eventually include more models. With a bold and ultra-modern design, the 2014 BMW i3 …October 16, 2013
Upcoming BMW i3 Teased Alongside Brand New iX3 Crossover
Electric
In addition to unveiling its all-new, all-electric iX3 during a world premiere in Munich, BMW today offered another preview of the closely related i3 compact sedan. A complete departure from the small hatchback bearing the same name that was discontinued in 2021, this new i3 is based, just like the …September 5, 2025
BMW i3 Quietly Exits North American Showrooms
Electric
We’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 …June 28, 2021
Confirmed: BMW i3’s Days are Numbered
Electric
The 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 …September 17, 2019
The 2019 BMW i3 Will Boast Greater Range
News
BMW’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 …October 3, 2018
2017 World Car Awards: Top Three Finalists Revealed
Geneva
At 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 …March 12, 2017
2017 World Car Awards: Finalists Announced
News
For 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. February 9, 2017
BMW Gets Sued Over its i3
Electric
The 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 …May 19, 2016
BMW ups i3 battery capacity to 33 kWh for 2017 model year
News
A 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. May 3, 2016
Rinspeed Budii: A Friend That Drives Itself
Geneva
Rinspeed 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 …February 16, 2015
Ward Announces 2015's 10 Best Engines
Technology/Autonomous Vehicles
Each year, WardsAuto combs through the automotive launches and concentrates on a particular point: the year's new engines. Each mill is analysed, and a list of Ward's 10 Best Engines is announced. For 2015, the selection is varied: the number of cylinders go from 0 to 8, the power ranges …December 12, 2014
2014 Green Car Of The Year Award: The Winner Is...
Los Angeles
It's now a tradition. Each auto show has its own award. Detroit has the Car and Truck of the Year. Los Angeles awards the Green Car of the Year. This year, 5 cars were considered: the Audi A3 TDI, BMW i3, Chevrolet Impala Bi-Fuel, Honda Fit and Volkswagen Golf. Just …November 20, 2014
Contenders For The 2015 Green Car Of The Year Award
Electric
Each year, Green Car Journal gives out their Green Car Of The Year award. For 2015, they selected 5 finalists that use different types of fuel: The Audi A3 TDI, powered by a 2 litre diesel engine The BMW i3, which can be recharged by a wall outlet and has …October 22, 2014
Test Drive: 2016 BMW i3
Video Reviews
"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 …
Motoring TV 2016 Green Car of the Year
Motoring TV
"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 …
2013 BMW i3 at a City Charging Station
Clips
Watch the 2013 BMW i3 get a full charge at a local charging station, and learn how easy it is to charge on the go.
2014 BMW i3
Clips
The all-new electric car : BMW i3 2014.
2014 BMW i3 Andesit Silver Exterior Overview
Clips
Watch beauty footage the all-new BMW i3 in Andesit Silver.
2013 BMW I3 in Andesit Silver and Solar Orange
Clips
The all new 2013 BMW i3 will arrive in these two wonderful colors: andesit silver and solar orange. Which would you pick?
2014 BMW i3 Overview
Clips
Watch 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.
BMW i3 Teaser Trailer
Clips
In 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 …
