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Global developments such as climate change, dwindling
resources and increasing urbanisation call for fresh solutions.
BMW i is finding those solutions. The brand stands for visionary
vehicle concepts, inspiring design and a new understanding of
premium that is strongly defined by sustainability.

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Exceptionally high standards of sustainability and resource efficiency have been achieved

in the selection of materials and production processes employed. This is the first time that
carbon has been used in automotive volume production. The body structure of the BMW
i3 consists entirely of this extremely lightweight and durable material, allowing the extra

The world, and with it
the sphere of personal mobility,
is in a state of ecological,
economic and social upheaval.

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weight of the batteries for the electric drive system to be cancelled out.

In the BMW i3 – the first series-produced model by BMW i –
zero-emission mobility in a premium car package proves to be
a recipe for pure driving pleasure. The first BMW Group model
running on electric power alone offers customers totally new
and groundbreaking ways to experience driving pleasure, sustainability and connectivity on city roads.
The visionary design of the BMW i3 showcases both BMW’s
customary sporting capability and the efficiency of a four-seater
with authentic clarity. Its innovative vehicle concept, including
a passenger compartment made from carbon-fibre-reinforced
plastic (CFRP), combines lightness, stability and safety with
extraordinary spaciousness. Meanwhile, the driver assistance

Les pieds dans le sable

systems and mobility services from BMW Connected Drive and
the 360° ELECTRIC services – all developed specially for BMW i
– turn zero-emission urban mobility into a compelling everyday
driving experience.

A design emphasizing lightness and dynamism.
coucher de soleil, vu du studio

A powerfully formed front apron, eye-catching colour combinations and a fresh interpretation of hallmark BMW
features are the headline elements of the front end. In the centre stands the distinctively styled BMW kidney grille,
which has a blue- or silver-coloured surround (depending on the body colour). The headlights display an individual
character and are framed by U-shaped LED light units.
The BMW i3’s distinctive proportions and extremely short front and rear overhangs are also a clear pointer to its
nimble driving characteristics. Large glass surfaces imbue the i3 with a compelling lightness and, together with its
exposed carbon structures, lend visual expression to the car’s low weight.

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