BMW i3 (2013) (Unknown)

Background

The BMW i3 is a high-roof, five-door, four passenger B-segment hatchback electric car manufactured and marketed by BMW from 2013 to 2022 as BMW's first mass-produced zero emissions vehicle — launched as part of BMW's electric vehicle BMW i sub-brand. Its electric powertrain uses a rear-wheel drive configuration with a single-speed transmission and an underfloor lithium-ion battery pack with an optional range-extending petrol engine.

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Specification

Produced: 250,000 units
Engine: Rear-mounted synchronous PM electric motor (125-135kW); optional 647cc 2-cyl petrol range-extender (~25kW), charges battery only
Power: 170 hp
Weight: 1,195 kg
Dimensions: 3,999 × 1,775 × 1,578 mm

Notes

BMW's first mass-produced series EV, built at Leipzig. Pioneered large-scale automotive use of a carbon-fiber-reinforced-plastic passenger cell mounted on an aluminum chassis.

Sources

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