2018 BMW i3 review

With the release of the new BMW, the Germans are opening a new era in the construction of cars - the creation of eco-cars. The BMW i3 is an all-electric car that has already been put on the conveyor, taking into account all the requirements of complete environmental friendliness from the first to the last stage. The novelty has no emissions or harmful odors, which is an innovative solution in the construction of cars for moving around the city. Despite its safety and environmental friendliness, the car did not forget about its main purpose - the ability to deliver driving pleasure for the driver, which is why the car accelerates to the first hundred in just over 7 seconds.

Cost and start of sales

The car belongs to the B-class and was first introduced as a prototype in the summer of 2013 at three sites around the world. They were the capitals of the USA, China and England. This preliminary show of the electric car could bring the expected result - the car has not yet gone on sale, but those who want to get it or test it have already lost their way in a long, almost endless queue.

The cost of the minimum version of the car of the sample in 2018 stopped at around 35 thousand euros. The German concern recommends buying its customers an additional canopy of solar panels, recharged while the car is parked, which means that you will have to overpay. The start of sales in Europe is planned at the beginning of next year.

Exterior

The electric car from the German concern is the first production car, the body of which is completely made of carbon fiber (carbon fiber). The supporting frame is made of aluminum, so the car is very lightweight - 1.2 tons. Dimensions of the electric car: length - 3990 mm; width - 1775 mm.

The car body is one-volume, since this hides a step into the future, so the first row of doors opens forward, and the second in the other direction, there is no cross-bar.

The main optics has a complex structural form with a sharp rush forward. The radiator grill is familiar to the Bavarian concern, equipped with an additional blue backlight. Headlights with integrated LED sensors became a decoration.

The window line is very original and not familiar, the wheels have a large and narrower shape. Wheels will be equipped with large 19-inch wheels on low-profile tires. In general, the concern positions the model as a city car designed for active driving and movement around the city.

Interior

The car interior is able to comfortably accommodate no more than four people. In total, 4 finishes are offered:

• Atelier - the basic version, a bright color palette, the finish imitates expensive and high-quality materials.
• Loft is a restrained style of aristocratic type with natural materials and soft color shades.
• Suite - uses elite brown leather, special expensive wood and matte electroplating.
• Lorge - advanced technology combined with a single aesthetics of a natural type. Bright finishes, leather and wool create a feeling of comfort and coziness. The steering wheel got here a silver-satin finish.

The center console in the electric car is missing, which for many will be a shock, and the seats have a monolithic style. The first row of seats has a comfortable fit, a number of settings and many different adjustments.

At a high level, car noise isolation, which protects the driver and his passengers from all unnecessary sounds and sounds. Trunk volume is 260 liters, if you fold the second row of seats, then the useful luggage volume increases to 1100 liters.

Technical parameters and equipment

The integrated sim card is a virtual driver’s assistant, with its support you can constantly get information about the location of gas stations on a special screen of the multimedia system.You can also contact the support team of the German concern at any time in order to ask a question, get help or offer ideas for improving the car.

The electric car received a special electric engine with a capacity of 170 horsepower, with a torque of 250 newton * meters. The gearbox is completely absent here, which guarantees smooth acceleration and a continuous increase in speed. The maximum speed is 150 km / h. On one full charge, the driver will be able to drive about 160 kilometers. You can also use a special saving mode, which will increase the distance traveled by 33%. It takes about seven hours to charge a car’s battery.