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Chris Tipton King photographs California coast

MAXIMIZING RANGE

FROM THE BAY
TO BIG SUR

The creative process is one of exploration. This is especially true for Chris, a San Francisco based nature photographer. His BMW i3 serves as a vessel of discovery as he travels California's diverse biomes and ecosystems in search of the perfect shot.

Chris Tipton-King

The Challenger, San Francisco
BMW i3 Owner

Chris explores California from San Francisco to Big Sur in his BMW i3

Internationally exhibited filmmaker and photographer Chris Tipton-King roams nature without leaving a trace in the BMW i3.

“[The i3] is really zippy because of the instant torque. There’s no delay between pushing the accelerator and the car going.”

CHRIS TIPTON-KING

Chris enters his BMW i3 and starts driving away from the Golden Gate Bridge

Sportscar performance from a sustainable power plant.

Though he initially doubted the viability of a fully-electric daily driver, Chris’ opinion shifted once he tried the BMW i3. “My last car was a compact, super-charged sports car," he says. "The i3 is way more fun. It’s an EV for people who like cars and enjoy driving. It feels like you’re driving the future.”

Chris Tipton King behind the wheel of his BMW i3

Chris snaps iconic views from the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to spectacular Big Sur in the BMW i3.

“I enjoy being the early adopter. It’s so cool looking, so quiet, and so fast.”

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Saving more than the planet.

The i3 delivers more than clean power and a thrilling drive, and Chris discovered an even more practical appeal. “With the available incentives, it’s quite affordable," he explains. "I’m saving an enormous amount on maintenance… it works perfectly for me."

Driving the environmentally friendly BMW i3 through a quiet forest

“I can charge once a week. It gives me a lot more flexibility. Now I can take jobs farther out and not stop to recharge. I don’t worry about it.”

CHRIS TIPTON-KING

Chris charges his BMW i3 at an EVGO public charging station and checks his phone for the range while planninig his trip

The BMW i3 drives along a winding road on the scenic California coast

Chris Tipton King stands beside the ocean

Why the BMW i3 is right for Chris.

“I like being environmentally responsible. I think we’re at a critical juncture in human history where we need to start making real choices about how we’re going to survive on this planet. As much as I can do to make those choices for myself and model them for others, that’s what I want to be doing.”

Chris Tipton King sits beside his BMW i3 at sunset

Chris explores the hidden beauty of California’s ecosystems in the BMW i3.

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FROM THE BAY TO BIG SUR

Sportscar performance from a sustainable power plant.

Saving more than the planet.

Why the BMW i3 is right for Chris.

See why more conscientious drivers are choosing BMW.

FROM THE BAY
TO BIG SUR

See why more conscientious drivers are
choosing BMW.