The i3 has been a very successful entry into the electric vehicle market, and since it first launched in 2013, BMW hasn't been resting on its laurels.

In 2016, the original 60Ah version was given a jolt with a 94Ah variant that boosted its all-electric operating range to over 200 miles. A year later, BMW refreshed the styling and added the nippier i3s.

Then in late 2018, BMW introduced a beefy 120Ah battery that improved range by up to 30%. There's still the option on all models to add a small range-extender petrol engine to boost overall range, but whilst that alleviates some of the range anxiety, it feels like a contradiction in terms as the BMW i3 makes the most sense as a pure electric vehicle.

There are many small battery-electric vehicles on the market, but none hit the practicality/prestige sweet spot quite like the BMW i3 does. Is this the future of small cars? It may very well be.

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