Why was the BMW i3 discontinued?
Why was the BMW i3 discontinued? By 2021 the company was ready to refocus on its core customers, and set a goal of making 50% of all BMW sales EVs by 2030. In January 2022, BMW said it would stop production of the i3 entirely, instead leaning into larger, longer range EV options like the i4 and iX — cars meant to look like the brand's other models.
What is the top speed of the BMW i3?
The i3 uses a newly developed powertrain consisting of a 130-kilowatt (170 hp) electric motor running on lithium-ion batteries and driving the rear axle. The top speed is limited to 150 km/h (93 mph).
Is the BMW i3 self charging?
Plugless introduced the autonomous charging system for BMW i3 so that i3 owners never have to worry about forgetting to plug in at home ever again. Simply park in your usual space and go.