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The all-electric BMW i3 120Ah.
Fri Sep 28 08:00:00 CEST 2018 Press Kit
• Improved electric range: 223 miles, according to NEDC (192 miles according to WLTP) • Lithium-ion battery storage has doubled since the launch of the BMW i3 in 2013 (60Ah to 120Ah). • Retaining sheer driving pleasure characteristics: zero to 62mph in 6.9 seconds in the i3s and 7.3 seconds for the i3. • On sale from December 2018, with prices starting from £35,180 OTR.
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Introduced in 2013, the premium compact BMW i3 has powered commuters,
families and switched-on drivers looking to reduce emissions without
having to compromise on driving pleasure. Staying true to the BMW i
ethos of combining emissions-free travel with dynamic handling and
performance, the new, all-electric BMW i3 and i3s are once again
leading the charge with a larger battery cell capacity and an
increased range.
Doubling in size, the new battery on the all-electric BMW i3 and
i3s now has a capacity of 120Ah and a gross energy content of 42.2kWh.
The new i3 and i3s are about innovation and cutting-edge
technology, but they are also about style, comfort and practicality.
The introduction of the new battery also brings a new exterior colour
and a new colour for the optional interior world ‘Loft’ as well as
optional Adaptive LED headlights featuring anti-dazzle functionality.
Optional telephony with wireless charging and wireless LAN hotspot
will also be available for the BMW i3 and BMW i3s.
Larger battery capacity with no increase in battery size.
Designed and developed independently by the BMW Group as an
integral part of the eDrive technology, the batteries within the i3
and i3s are installed deep in the floor. The lithium-ion high
performance cells are combined with a cooling system that constantly
keeps the battery at optimum operating temperature, thus increasing
output and service life. The latest range of high-voltage batteries on
the new BMW i3 and i3s have increased in capacity without any increase
in size.
In real terms, this enables the BMW and the BMW i3s to achieve a
significantly further enhanced all-electric range. The official range
of the BMW i3 is 223 miles (previously 180 to 186 miles) according to
NEDC. For the BMW i3s, a range of 214 miles (previously 174 miles)
according to NEDC. This means 192 miles of driving range according to WLTP.
During everyday use, the two models are now able to cover a
distance of 160 miles – an increase of almost 30 per cent from the
previous 94Ah models. The combined power consumption of the BMW i3 is
13.1kWh per 62 miles, while the BMW i3s has a power consumption of
14.6kWh per 62 miles.
Charging
Maintaining reserves and charging the BMW i3 and i3s is fed
through high-quality electronics to allow fast and flexible charging
of the lithium-ion cells compatible with rapid-charging stations,
public charging as well as charging at home. Using rapid-charging
stations that run on DC power, the charging capacity is 50kW and this
way the high voltage battery will reach 80 per cent of its total power
in just 42 minutes.
Charging via the BMW i Wallbox enables fast charging with a
capacity of 7.4 kW. Here the time required to achieve an 80 per cent
charge of the large-capacity high-voltage battery is 4.9 hours. The
BMW i Wallbox Connect also extends the functionality of the globally
unique BMW Digital Charging Service to provide intelligent charging
for optimal cost efficiency and allows customers to make best use of
self-generated solar energy. In addition, it is also possible to
control the charging process using a smartphone app and manage usage
by means of an access card. Drivers with a registered ChargeNow card
have simple access to the UK’s largest network of public charging stations.
Meanwhile, the standard charging cable, which is designed to be
plugged into a conventional household socket, can be used to charge a
BMW i3 to up to 80 per cent of its full power in approximately 15
hours with a charging capacity of 2.3 kW
Retaining sheer driving pleasure with BMW eDrive technology.
Consistent further development of BMW’s eDrive technology has
improved the performance of both BMW i3 and i3s. The BMW i3, powered
by a 170hp electric motor, completes zero to 62mph benchmark in 7.3
seconds, while the BMW i3s with its 184hp power completes the standard
sprint in 6.9 seconds. This means that the two models both set the
benchmark for sporty performance within their segment. Both the i3 and
i3s continue with the strong performance as they approach motorway
speeds, accelerating from 50mph to 75mph in 5.1 and 4.3 seconds respectively.
BMW eDrive, the electrical drive component of BMW iPerformance
models, delivers maximum driving pleasure almost silently and without
local emissions. Three parts form the core of eDrive: the electric
motor, the lithium-ion high performance battery and intelligent energy management.
| Model | Power (hp) | Torque (Nm) | 0 – 62mph (Seconds) | Top Speed (mph) | CO2 Emissions (g/km) | NEDC electric range (miles) | £ from (OTR) |
| BMW i3 | 170 | 250 | 7.3 | 93 | 0 | 223 (192 WLTP) | £35,180 |
| BMW i3s | 184 | 270 | 99 | 0 | 214 (177 WLTP) | £37,670 |
Exterior design and new packages.
The unmistakable exterior of the BMW i3 styling has already
picked up the Gold iF award for product design and the World Car
Design of the Year award along with other accolades, but new design
touches have been introduced to convey the sporty and stirring driving
experience on offer.
The trademark BMW i Black Belt running from the bonnet over the
roof to the car’s rear end is now complemented by A-pillars and roof
lines that also sport a black finish. Its characteristic shaping is
closely linked to the LifeDrive vehicle architecture, which combines
an aluminium chassis with a passenger cell made carbon fibre
reinforced plastic (CFRP). The range of paint finishes has been
extended to include Jucaro metallic with accentuations in Frozen Grey.
Mineral Grey metallic, Imperial Blue metallic, Melbourne Red metallic,
Capparis White and Fluid Black paint finishes are still available.
LED headlights are standard, while Adaptive LED headlights are
now optionally available with an automatic selective dip function for
the high beam. Innovative design and technology mean that the high
beam will give the driver increased visibility range without dazzling
other road users. This technology splits the front light cluster into
four horizontally arranged sections that can be activated and
deactivated independently of each other at speeds of over 50mph. The
high beam segments are controlled based on the traffic situation. As
soon as the front camera registers an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle
travelling ahead in the same direction, the space in which this
vehicle is located is illuminated using the low beam only. The
remaining areas of the road continue to be illuminated by the high
beam. Adaptive LED headlight functions also include the cornering
light and the high beam assistant.
Connected and environmentally friendly interior design and technology
Optional equipment now also includes telephony with wireless
charging, which allows compatible smartphones to be recharged without
use of a cable. The wireless LAN hotspot, also newly available for the
BMW i3 and the BMW i3s, provides a fast online connection for up to
ten devices inside the vehicle.
The BMW i3 and i3s go on sale from December 2018, with prices starting from £35,180 OTR.
Ends
The BMW Group
With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad,
the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of
automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and
mobility services. The BMW Group production network comprises 30
production and assembly facilities in 14 countries; the company has a
global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2017, the BMW Group sold over 2,463,500 passenger vehicles
and more than 164,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in
the financial year 2017 was € 10.655 billion on revenues amounting to
€ 98.678 billion. As of 31 December 2017, the BMW Group had a
workforce of 129,932 employees.
The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established
ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain,
comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to
conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.
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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.
BMW i3 (120Ah) / BMW i3s (120Ah): combined fuel consumption 0,0/0,0 l/100 km; combined power consumption: 13.1 / 14.0 - 14.6 kWh/100 km; combined CO 2 emissions: 0 g/km*
The figures for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption are calculated based on the measurement methods stipulated in the current version of Regulation (EU) 2007/715. This information is based on a vehicle with basic equipment in Germany; ranges take into account differences in wheel and tyre size selected as well as optional equipment.
* Power consumption, emissions figures and ranges have been calculated based on the new WLTP test cycle and adapted to NEDC for comparison purposes, dependent on the tyre format selected.In these vehicles, different figures than those published here may apply for the assessment of taxes and other vehicle-related duties which are (also) based on CO2-emissions. These figures are provisional.
For further details of the official fuel consumption figures and official specific CO2 emissions of new cars, please refer to the "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power consumption of new cars", available at sales outlets, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at http://www.dat.de/angebote/verlagsprodukte/leitfaden-kraftstoffverbrauch.html.