Future models - BMW - i3First look: BMW electrifiesBMW provides a sneak-peek at its electric vehicle future with the Concept ActiveE17 Dec 2009 BMW has revealed an electric version of the 1 Series Coupe, dubbed the Concept ActiveE, which it plans to debut at the Detroit motor show in January before putting into series production. The EV concept is designed to demonstrate BMW’s ability to apply electric power without sacrificing the brand’s hallmark handling attributes, but could also preview the EV system that will power its future-generation MegaCity micro-model family. Based on the four-seater 1 Series Coupe, the ActiveE concept is expected to develop into a fleet of test vehicles to evaluate the car’s real-world applicability. The car incorporates a rear-mounted 125kW/250Nm electric motor driving the rear wheels and powered by a liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack developed by BMW and SB LiMotive. The latter is positioned in lieu of the engine up front, as well as where the fuel tank and driveshaft would be in the internal combustion vehicle. With a total weight of 1800kg, BMW says the ActiveE 1 Series can sprint to 100km/h in less than nine seconds and provide a driving range of up to 160km. Charge time from empty using a 240-volt domestic power supply is claimed to be about three hours. BMW says that initial testing has revealed the car’s range can be extended by up to 20 per cent, although top speed will remain at 145km/h. Read more27th of November 2009 BMW Megacity set to be a super lightweight champion‘Simple’ concept points to carbon-fibre construction for BMW’s urban EVAll future modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hummer HSV Infiniti Hyundai Jaguar Isuzu Kia Jeep Land Rover Lamborghini Lexus LDV Mahindra Lotus Mazda Maserati Mercedes-AMG McLaren MG Mercedes-Benz Mitsubishi Mini Opel Nissan Peugeot Pagani Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen i3 pricing
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