AN OVERVIEW OF BMW i MODELS.

The BMW i3 is introduced into dealerships in 2013. It is not only the first BMW with an electric motor, but also the first mass-produced vehicle ever with a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell. Its curb weight is similar to a normal compact car, even with the battery. Many BMW i3 components are also made of renewable raw materials.

The electric motor produces 170 hp (125 kW) with a torque immediately applied at full power. The BMW i3S, introduced in 2017, travels 10 km/h faster using 184 hp (135 kW). From 2016 the battery has a capacity of 94 Ah. The introduction of the BMW i3 with a 120 Ah cell means that the optional range extender (a gasoline engine to charge the battery) has been unavailable in German models since 2018. The range reaches up to 307 km (WLTP*) and the battery can be charged to 80% within 42 minutes at a fast charging station. Well over 200,000 vehicles have been built so far.

Production period: 2013 – today
Engines: Electric motor (125 – 134 kW, 170 – 184 hp), optional range extender available until 2018 (0.65 l gasoline engine, 28 kW, 38 hp)
Length/width/height: 3,999 – 4,011 mm/1,775 mm/1,578 mm
Range (electric): 307 km (WLTP*)

*Further voluntary information. More information on WLTP and NEDC testing procedures can be found at www.bmw.de/wltp.  

Striking and superior: these are the all-electric Gran Coupés BMW i4 eDrive40 and BMW i4 M50 models. The dynamic, slanted headlamps contribute to the four-door’s expressive character, as do the rear wheel arches and rear side windows which rise toward the tail.

Delivering up to 544 hp** (400 kW**) from an electric drive means unparalleled driving dynamics thanks to maximum torque, whatever the speed. The BMW i4 glides along smoothly while the occupants enjoy the comfort of its almost silent ride. And the meticulous, precise chassis and steering design always provide the best possible control. Sophisticated weight distribution and the interaction of the suspension and drive components all play decisive roles. The range of up to 590* kilometers (BMW i4 eDrive40 WLTP*) makes this electric vehicle extremely versatile and ideally suited to everyday use.

Production period: from the end of 2021
Engines**: Electric motor (250 – 400 kW, 340 – 544 hp)
Range: 416 – 590 kilometers (WLTP*)

*Further voluntary information. More information on WLTP and NEDC testing procedures can be found at www.bmw.de/wltp.

** These figures are anticipated values and not yet officially confirmed.

2021 sees the electric drive BMW X3 in the showrooms. The electric car is immediately recognizable from the outside thanks to the unique BMW i kidney. The interior boasts its own design features with, for example, the blue start button and the standard ambient light, preset in BMW i blue.

The vehicle’s technology is just as innovative and modern. The 286 hp (210 kW) engine allows for the dynamic handling typical of a BMW. Additional sustainability is ensured by manufacturing the drive system without using rare earths. The recuperation level can be adjusted to one of four settings depending on the comfort needed and this contributes to the 461 km range (WLTP*). On the go the battery can be charged to 80 percent at high-power charging stations in about 34 minutes.

Production period: 2020 – today
Engines: Electric motor (210 kW, 286 hp)
Length/width/height: 4,734 mm/1,891 mm/1,668 mm
Range: 461 kilometers (WLTP*)

*Further voluntary information. More information on WLTP and NEDC testing procedures can be found at www.bmw.de/wltp.  

The purist form of the BMW iX with minimal but characteristic lines and seamlessly integrated details that boast a pioneering spirit. What’s more, there is the front T-shape with the slimmest headlamp strips ever built by BMW, combined with the expressive, upright double kidney. Recessed door handles, frameless doors and the generously rectangular contours of the wheel arches unite to create a confident, modern aura.

But the BMW iX is also technically impressive with two powerful electric motors and the BMW xDrive all-wheel electric drive. The BMW iX xDrive40 edition produces a total output of more than 326 hp (240 kW) with a range of 372 - 425 km (WLTP*). The driving experience is heightened to an even greater extent in the BMW iX xDrive 50, with more than 523 hp (385 kW) and a planned range of up to 630 km (WLTP*). Using fast charging stations (IONITY High Power Charging Stations), the full range can be restored on a charge of less than 40 minutes.

The new iDrive and the comprehensive assistance systems combine with the chassis and drive unit to create an extraordinary driving experience that signals the future: Technical progress, precision and luxury are united in this premium SAV.

Production period: from the end of 2021
Engines: Electric motor (326 – 523 hp, 240 – 385 kW)
Range: 372 – 630 kilometers (WLTP*)

*Further voluntary information. More information on WLTP and NEDC testing procedures can be found at www.bmw.de/wltp.

In 2022, the iX1 is introduced to the market. In addition to being the first fully electric BMW compact SUV, the vehile is the electrical entry model in the BMW X Series.

The BMW iX1 combines the excellent driving dynamics of a classic compact SUV with the modern efficiency of the BMW eDrive technology. Thanks to the space-saving high-voltage batteries in the vehicle's undercarriage and the recuperation system, the BMW iX1 xDrive30 easily covers a distance of up to 440 kilometres* (WLTP) with a single battery load, delivering up to 230 kW* (313 hp*)**. 

The fierce front and upright proportions create an exceptionally modern and dynamic look. Added blue accents effectively highlight the electric drive of the strong vehicle. And the interior is no less modern: The comfortable seats with oscillating seat base function leave nothing to be desired and the elegant frameless BMW Curved Display with touch and speech control doubles as the central interface to the powerful BMW iDrive.

Production period: 2022 – today

Engines: Electric motor (over 230 kW, 313 hp*)**

Length/width/height: 4500 mm/1845 mm/1616 mm

*Values are preliminary and still to be confirmed.

**The power values depend on the battery charge level.