The new BMW i3 is coming to the market with an improved range and a sporty version of the i3s. The changes are subtle, but they're there nonetheless. What has been changed more than the exterior is what remains invisible to the eye.
BMW i3 has already established itself very well among people, especially in urban centers. In fact, it is the most popular premium compact electric car in the world. Its maneuverability and compact dimensions make it popular among service providers "car sharing". The dimensions of the new i3 remain compact and city-friendly, as the new version has slightly longer bumpers, which hardly affect the length. Some new exterior colors and bodywork elements have been added to make the electric toddler wider, with an even sportier presence on the road.
So BMW i3 like BMW i3s they draw their energy from a lithium-ion battery that has capacity 94 amp hours respectively 33 kilowatt hours. The electric motor in the new i3 produces 170 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. From 0 to 100 km/h accelerate into 7.3 seconds and has a speed limit of 150 km/h. According to the test cycle NEDC can with the BMW i3 we transport honey 290 and 300 kilometers, and its combined consumption ranges between 13.6 and 13.1 kWh on 100 kilometers.
BMW i3s represents a sporty version of premium electric mobility. Its engine produces 184 horsepower and it has 270 Nm of torque. At i3s the accelerations are faster and it needs from 0 to 100 km/h 6.9 seconds and has a top speed limited to 160 km/h. By standard NEDC has an average consumption 14.3 kWh on 100 kilometers and allows the distance traveled to 280 kilometers. Both new vehicles have the so-called available in the range of additional equipment Range Extender. A case of two-cylinder the engine that drives generator, which then maintains a constant battery charge level. It has a petrol engine 38 horsepower and increases the range of the electric car by approx 150 kilometers.
Charging the battery naturally depends on the connection power. On a normal household socket, we will be for An 80% full battery takes up to 11 hours. You can install it at home charging station BMW i Wallbox, which fills your car up to 80 % in 7 and a half hours, when charging 3.7 kW. With faster charging with 11 kW will be i3 to 80 % filled in 2 hours and 45 minutes. The same results can be expected from public charging stations.
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The interior remains attractive and is still made of 80 % of recycled materials or renewable resources. So BMW also in this area it contributes something to sustainable development and not only by using electricity. The service is further extended and ConnectedDrive, which enables a large number of user functions. It was upgraded parking assistant, and they also upgraded the system for dynamic stability control and dynamic traction control. Driving can thus be even more dynamic and even more electrically exciting.
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