2015 BMW i3 | CarGurus Test Drive Review
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 Published On Aug 13, 2015

Contrary to BMW's historical designs, the electric i3 is a bold new direction. A practical and comfortable electric car, the i3 will appeal to those living in urban environments. Read more on CarGurus: http://cargur.us/4szq4


The BMW i3 is an interesting proof-of-concept for the automaker that battery-first tech has a future in the rest of its lineup.

The small, lumpy i3 hatchback may not look like a BMW underneath all of its badges and grilles, but it does have enough tech to make up for it. A carbon fiber and aluminum body, and lightweight materials inside, help a 22kWh battery power the i3 for 80 miles on electricity alone—when fitted with an optional "range extending" gas-powered generator, twice that. Its $42,400 entry price isn't for the squeamish, but the "gee-whiz" tech helps make up for that.

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