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$925
Invoice
Price $42,940
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The 2014 BMW i3 is a landmark in BMW's mission to provide a completely sustainable, electric vehicle that still stays true to the Ultimate Driving Machine moniker. The i3 is the first product of the BMW's new "i" sub-brand, and is a new era for electro mobility at BMW.
It is the first-ever mass produced Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) passenger cell in the automotive business, and is a big factor in the cars efficiency. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic is equally as strong as steel, while being 50 percent lighter.
The interior is made using high quality renewable sources and recycled materials. The BMW i3 has the Next Premium interior, which blends sustainable resources with a premium feel for the same interior quality as the BMW 5 Series Sedan.
The BMW i3 will be able to travel 80 to 100 miles on a single charge. This can be increased by up to approximately 12 percent in ECO PRO mode. It is able to recharge in only 3 hours with the use of a 220V Level 2 charger.
In order to reduce range anxiety, a rear-mounted 650cc, 34-hp, two-cylinder, gasoline-powered Range Extender generator is available, which roughly doubles the i3's range. When the battery gets to a certain level, the Range Extender starts and maintains the battery's current state of charge. The Range Extender has a fuel capacity of 2.4 gallons.
The BMW i3's small size allows it to easily maneuver and park on city streets. Its sharp turning radius and nimble handling are the perfect match for city driving.
In the front, the Slide Through Experience allows the driver to slide through the car and exit on the passenger side, to avoid exiting into a busy city street. This is made possible because of the absence of the transmission tunnel. The coach doors make getting into and out of the car much more practical by eliminating the B pillar and creating one large opening to enter and exit.
107MPG Highway
127MPG City
117MPG MPG Combined
Range-Extended Electric 168hp 184ft. lbs. engine with 1-Speed Direct-Drive Automatic transmission
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