BMW today announced pricing for the ground-breaking BMW i3 electric vehicle. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price in the US will be $42,275 before any federal or state incentives. To put pricing into perspective, the Ford Focus electric car starts out at $39,995. Yes BMW has under prices the i3 to fuel demand. The i3 makes its world-debut next Monday. The vehicle is schedule to arrive in the second quarter of 2014.
The BMW i3’s 170-horsepower and 184-lb-ft of torque hybrid-synchronous electric motor, developed and produced by BMW, is electrified by a 22-kWh lithium-ion battery, good for 80-100 miles of emission-free driving. Designed from the ground up to be an electric car, the BMW i3 uses the Industry’s first mass produced carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell mounted on an aluminum chassis.
The BMW i3 will offer interior space comparable to the legendary BMW 3 Series on a shorter overall body. Its 32.3-foot turning circle and a relatively long wheelbase make it agile and engaging to drive, yet ideally suited to driving in dense urban areas.
Quick and convenient charging is possible either with the home charging station supplied by BMW i or at any public charging station that uses a Level 2 SAE J1772 charging system. DC fast charging, using the SAE DC Combo-Fast Charger, will be available as an option. From a public fast-charging station, it will provide an 80 percent charge from a fully depleted battery in just 20 minutes.
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Really nice post on BMW’s first electric car. Actually I am not that a vehicle fan but for my family now I have to get one so decided to go for eco friendly EC. Well, we have limited budget so it will be great if you can help by sharing Electric car buyers guide in limited budget.
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