BMW i

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Our revolution starts with a charge.

The future of mobility is a place where performance, design, and efficiency define the new normal. Where plug-in hybrids and full electric vehicles don't just turn heads, but change minds. Where high-performance electric mobility is not just attainable, but sustainable. That’s the world of the future – the world of BMW i.

BMW i8 in Donington Grey driving under bridge

ELECTRIFYING PERFORMANCE

BMW i3 in Fluid Black w/ BMW i Frozen Blue Accent driving on city street

Introducing the electric side of BMW.

You’ve never met an electric vehicle that looks – or drives – like this. Each BMW i vehicle is built to harness electric power with innovative eDrive technology. The sleek, futuristic BMW i8 Coupe and i8 Roadster turn the tables on conventional plug-in hybrid design while delivering a massive 420 lb-ft of torque. And the incredibly efficient BMW i3 and i3s are among the fastest BMWs off the line, thanks to the instant, smooth acceleration of its all-electric engine.

BMW i8 in E-Copper with Frozen Grey Accent driving under bridge

INTELLIGENT CONSTRUCTION

Detail of the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) material used in the framework for both the BMW i3 and i8 for stronger, lighter construction

Amazingly light. Incredibly strong.

Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) is as strong as steel, but only half the weight – which is why it’s usually found in integral components of racing cars. With their CFRP framework, the BMW i3 and i8 take full advantage of light, energy-conscious construction, with responsive acceleration, impressive handling, and undeniable efficiency.

Detail of the the LifeDrive framework used in BMW electric vehicles, which includes two modules combined to reduce weight and increase range

The framework of the future.

Because designing for electric vehicles means more than swapping out engines, BMW created LifeDrive – a unique architectural concept for purpose-built electric vehicles. Two distinct modules come together to reduce weight and increase range, while creating a feeling of open spaciousness and comfort in the cabin.

BMW factory Leipzig where BMW i vehicles are assembled

SMARTER MANUFACTURING

Photograph of the Moses Lake Plant, one of the largest CFRP plants

Innovation starts with i.

Sustainability starts in Leipzig, where BMW i vehicles are assembled at one of the world’s most modern and eco-friendly factories. The process is entirely powered by the factory’s own wind turbines. At the Moses Lake plant – one of the largest CFRP plants on earth – energy is drawn from locally-sourced hydropower. Producing an i3, from first bolts to final inspection, takes 50% less energy and 70% less water.¹

Sustainable to the core.

The promise of energy efficiency extends beyond manufacturing to the raw materials that make up every BMW i vehicle. Open-pore eucalyptus wood is hand-selected not only for its beauty, but also for its status as a sustainable resource. And the fine leather upholstery is tanned using olive leaf extract, a natural process that protects against fading and wear.

Detail of open-poor eucalyptus wood, which is a sustainable resource frequently used in a BMW i vehicle

The BMW i3 in Imperial Blue Metallic w/ Frozen Grey Accent charging at a home charging station

THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY

Detail of a use cord for BMW electric vehicles, which can be plugged into any standard wall socket or a BMW i Wallbox for faster home charging

Electric living comes to you.

Make the seamless switch to electric driving with flexible, innovative options. Your BMW i vehicle comes equipped with an occasional use cord, compatible with any standard wall socket, and you can install a BMW i Wallbox for faster home charging. An ever-expanding network of public charging stations increases your potential for adventure even more.

BMW i3 and i8 parked in front of a modern scultpure

The next evolution.

The promise of change is what makes the future exciting. And the more we innovate, the more opportunities we find to create thrilling new experiences. From the fully electric world of BMW i to the powerful and stylish lineup of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, our goal is to create a future that delivers more.

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