BMW i3 - The new BMW i3 electric car was unveiled in New York, Beijing and London. The world premiere in those three cities was naturally created by the media strategists of the company as a big event with a lot of self-praise for the first all-electric production car from BMW and the new "ultimate driving machine" was simultaneously unveiled in these three cities. We show you the first pictures of this event and tell you again the most important features of this car.
World premiere today in New York, Beijing and London here has just been presented with the BMW i3, the first electric car in Munich. In the three cities at the same time took place the great presentation events. Since two prominent representatives of the top management got a pretty presenter at its side and could end up in each city reveal along with the boards the car a child. American entertainment at is best! In the Big Apple, the CEO of BMW AG, Norbert Reithofer described the car as "the ultimate driving machine". Since the very large art history was tried and compared the premiere of electric cars to the history of mobile communications.
That the new i3 not only in environmental awareness will be premium, but also its demanding customers would like to offer an all-inclusive package, this is the multi-channel model of care "360 ° ELECTRIC". This explained Dr. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW: "BMW i3 We will support our customers with a comprehensive suite of premium services. The "360 ° ELECTRIC" will help to make that driving the BMW i3 and joy will be easy. "
Joy of driving you will have safely through the acceleration from zero to 100 km / h in 7.2 seconds, but only up to 150 km / h for then is electronically limited to keep the power consumption of the car is limited. Thus, the maximum range between 130 and 160 kilometers to be located. Anyone who wants can order a 34 hp two-cylinder gasoline engine as a range extender. Prices for the new electric BMW in Germany start at 34,950 euros. Those who complete the extended range will, must put a total 39,450 euros on the table. Market launch in Germany and other European countries will be in November 2013 and in the U.S., Japan and China, the car will then roll in the first half of 2014. Then the electricity from Munich must show whether he really has the makings of a great revolutionary among electric cars.