Thus, the new model will be offered exclusively with an electric motor. The decision to abandon the gasoline engine is due to the release of the updated i3 modification, which uses batteries with increased capacity.
The updated BMW i3 was presented at the Paris Motor Show. The battery capacity increased from the previous 33 kWh and 94 Ah to 44.2 kWh and 120 Ah. Charging the batteries to 80% from a standard home outlet takes 15 hours, and when using the special i Wallbox device, it takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.
At a specialized fast charging station, replenishing the energy supply will take approximately 40 minutes. According to the new WLTP cycle, the BMW i3 can travel about 285-310 km without recharging, whereas previously this figure was 235-255 km. For the sporty S version, the range increased from 235-245 km to 270-285 kilometers. According to the company, under standard daily operating conditions, both electric vehicles can cover approximately 260 km — that's 60 km more than the previous result.
