2017 BMW i3 94 Ah w/Range Extender 4dr Rear-Wheel Drive Hatchback

Overview

The all-electric BMW i3 is a new direction for both the German manufacturer and the industry. It's the first-ever electric vehicle to be designed from the ground-up to be electric, and the first mass production use of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) for the passenger cell. The i3 is powered by a 170-hp electric motor with the choice of either a 22 kWh/60 Ah or 33 kWh/94 Ah lithium-ion battery pack. The 60 Ah battery can be charged in 3 hours with a 220 volt charger, or as quick as 30 minutes to 80% with the SAE DC Combo fast charging system. The 94 Ah will charge in about 4.5 hours and 40 minutes respectively. A small range-extender engine can be optioned as well, this two-cylinder gas generator can roughly double the i3's range by maintaining the battery's charge. There are four feature levels known as Worlds to choose from: Deka(90 Ah only) Mega, Giga, and Tera; and they are meant to make option selection easier. Standard safety features include LED headlights and taillights, six airbags, an alarm system, BMW Assist eCall with Emergency Request, anti-lock brakes and stability control. Options include a Parking Package, a Technology + Driving Assistant Package, a harman/kardon premium sound system, heated front seats power moonroof (90 Ah only) and 20-inch alloy wheels. For 2017, a new larger battery choice providing up to 114 miles of range has been added to the line-up.