BMW i3 electric car information:

BMW i3 electric car:

   The BMW i3 car, previously called MegaCity Vehicle (MCV) is a five-door car, electric, designed by BMW. This model is part of the "i" BMW is launched as a new brand. The i3 is the first electric vehicle mass produced by the manufacturer followed by the very sporty i8.

This is the first time the company launched mass production car with plastic reinforced with carbon fiber (CFRP) to reduce weight. Consequently, the assembly process uses a precisely defined adhesive bead 160 meters long and 20 millimeters wide.

The BMW i3 uses electrical energy in its batteries charged, without the help of a heat engine such as some hybrid cars. Its autonomy is announced between 130 and 210 km, depending on driving style.

BMW site components in Landshut, Bavaria, provides the components of electric motors, the cockpit, with carbon fiber from BMW's joint venture in the United States. The site near Dingolfing factory chassis, transmissions and assemble the batteries. The i3 is ultimately mounted in the former GDR, in Leipzig.

Three in number and distributed as follows:

Comfort, autonomy of ~ 130 km.

Eco pro, autonomy ~ 160 km.

Eco Pro +, air conditioning is turned off and the top speed is limited to 90 km / h and allows a range of ~ 200 km.

Eco Pro ./+ with REx ~ 340 km.