BMW i

BMW i is a sub-brand was founded in 2010 by the car manufacturer BMW, offered under the from 2013 electrical or partially electrical models of the car manufacturer. So far, two concept vehicles were introduced, the BMW i3 and the BMW i8; two other concepts, the i1 and i5, have already been announced. In addition, all mobility services of BMW Group are bundled at BMW i. These include, for example, DriveNow ParkNow and BMW i Ventures. The BMW i models to be built at BMW's Leipzig plant. For this purpose, the work of a center of excellence electric mobility in the BMW Group will be expanded.

  • 2.1 BMW i1
  • 2.2 BMW i3
  • 2.3 BMW i5
  • 2.4 BMW i8

Prehistory

Project i

The Project i is a development project of BMW with the goal to develop lightweight and environmentally friendly electric cars for urban transport. Among other things, to the future mobility needs are met by city dwellers. The " Project i " is composed of three phases. In a first phase of the Mini E was tested in a field trial. The second phase followed in 2012, a test trial with the ActiveE, in whose development the first results of the first phase have been processed. The last phase is the development of the i3 and i8.

Models

BMW i1

The BMW i1 to be the city car of the BMW i series. It should make the Smart Fortwo from Daimler competition and appear later than 2016.

BMW i3

The BMW i3 is a purely electric-powered city car. It produces an output of 125 kW and has a torque of 250 Nm. In addition, an optional gasoline engine are used as extended range.

BMW i5

The BMW i5 is an electric van from BMW will want to appear 2015. With a rear-wheel drive it is up to 125 kW ( 170 hp ) are strong. In addition, a three-cylinder petrol version (66 kW/90 hp) intended to reach extension.

BMW i8

The BMW i8 is a sports car with hybrid drive. Electric drive is located on the front axle with 96 kW (131 hp). The rear axle is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder petrol engine with 170 kW (231 hp) maximum power and up to 320 Nm of torque.

BMW i agents

The sales of the BMW i products and services via a multi- channel distribution, ie that it is next to the 47 BMW i agent ( Germany ) provide an online distribution platform.

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