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ELECTRIFIED BMW MODELS ON TOP AT INDUSTRY AWARDS.
Thu Apr 07 11:30:00 CEST 2022 Press Release
• BMW i3, i4 and iX all recognised at Top Gear Electric Awards 2022. • ‘Green Hero’ title awarded to BMW at inaugural Electrifying.com awards. • Quadruple win at Fleet News Awards 2022, including highly coveted ‘Fleet Manufacturer of the Year’. • BMW 3 Series & 5 Series victorious at Fleet World Awards.
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A range of electrified BMW models have conquered industry awards in
recent weeks, including Top Gear Electric Awards and the Fleet News
Awards 2022, where BMW was named ‘Fleet Manufacture of the Year’ for
the fourth consecutive year. Electrifying.com also named BMW as one of
their ‘Green Heroes’ at their augural awards.
BMW i3, i4 and iX crowned at Top Gear Electric
Awards.
Looking only at the best cars in the world on
sale now, the Top Gear Electric Awards recognise truly innovative and
industry-leading EV models.
The recently launched BMW i4 was crowned ‘Best Electric
Executive Car’, with judges complementing the vehicle’s ergonomic
cabin and sharp dynamics. Editor, Jack Rix concluded “this is the sort
of car that, decades ago, built BMW’s reputation. Low and lithe to sit
in, with a beautifully made and ergonomic cabin. Its steering,
accelerator and brakes know what you’re thinking and do exactly what
you’re wanting. Suspension is taut yet refined, the powertrain turbine
smooth and razor sharp – aren’t those the reasons we love BMW
straight-sixes? The i4’s e-motors do it even better.”
The BMW iX was also recognised by the judges, taking home ‘Best
Luxury Electric Car’ with judges commenting “electric drivetrains lend
themselves utterly to what we might describe as ‘luxurious’ when it
comes to cars: smooth, silent, powerful. They are more reliable in
absolute terms, deliver on the grails that luxury cars have sought
since the invention of the chauffeur. The BMW iX wins because it
disguises its bulk with calm authority. It has all the gizmos, but
they’re not always on display. It’s soothing and therefore the height
of EV luxury.”
Finally, the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ was
awarded to the BMW i3, ahead of the model ending production later in
2022. The BMW i3 made waves when it was first launched back in 2013
and was the BMW brand’s first fully electric vehicle. Since then, the
model has sold over 26,500 examples in the UK.
‘Green Hero’ title awarded to BMW at inaugural
Electrifying.com awards.
Taking note of the brand's long history in the field of electric
vehicles, BMW has been awarded ‘Green Hero’ at the first-ever
Electryfing.com awards. Designed to recognise companies who are
showing commitment to reducing their environmental impact, the awards
explored a range of measures introduced by brands including
carbon-neutral manufacturing, the reduction of rare-earth metals, use
of recycled materials and auditing of the supply chain.
The judging panel – made up of both editorial staff at
Electryfing.com and industry experts were impressed with BMW’s ‘joined
up approach across the organisation, showing real depth of thought
into reducing impact on the environment on a micro and macro scale’.
Founder and CEO of Electrifying.com Ginny Buckley commented “BMW
established its commitment to sustainability with the ground-breaking
all-electric i3 and is now leading the way when it comes to
sustainability across manufacturing and the supply chain. Our
Electrifying.com research shows that two thirds of consumers are
concerned about the environmental impact of how their car was made and
the Green Hero award will help the increasing number of car buyers
looking for clarity in this area. Congratulations to BMW for its work
in this area."
Chris Brownridge, Chief Executive Officer, BMW Group UK said “We
are delighted that BMW has been named a ‘Green Hero’ by
Electrifying.com. To us, green means thinking beyond the tailpipe – we
need to consider the entire lifecycle of the car, starting with the
raw materials and the increased use of recycled materials, through the
supply chain and production, to the car’s useful life and eventual
recycling.
We are serious about wanting to lead the transformation of our
industry and have set ourselves an ambitious target for 2030: to
reduce the CO2 lifecycle emissions per vehicle by at least 40 per cent
from 2019 levels. Reusing materials as part of a circular economy is
key to this and we want to increase the amount of reused materials per
car to 50%.”
Quadruple win at Fleet News Awards 2022, including highly
coveted ‘Fleet Manufacturer of the Year’ Award.
Three
BMW models were named winners at the 2022 Fleet News Awards, with the
brand also taking home the highly coveted ‘Fleet Car Manufacturer of
the Year’ title for the fourth consecutive year.
The BMW i4 took home two awards on the night including ‘Best
Premium Car’ and ‘Best Zero Emission Car (more than £40,000)’ with
judges praising the model's “low running costs, fantastic driving and
a range that makes all the difference.”
Editor-in-chief Stephen Briers commented “the i4 sets the
benchmark for reliable range in the fast-evolving electric market. It
seamlessly replaces BMW’s biggest selling fleet stalwart with a viable
zero-emission option that is set to become the go-to car for company
car drivers. Simply outstanding."
The highly sought after ‘Best Premium SUV’ category was also
awarded to BMW and the fully-electric iX3. Launched first in 2020, the
iX3 offers hints of both the iX and i4, alongside the familiarity of
the popular X3 SUV. Judges were impressed with the model's value for
money and competitive running costs, noting “the iX3 combines all the
traditional strengths of an X3 with electric power. Excellent value
for money, well equipped, great to drive and with competitive running
costs, it has enough range to satisfy most journey profiles and makes
electric a viable proposition for SUVs”.
Voted for by fleet decision-makers across the industry, Fleet
Car Manufacturer of the Year acknowledges the brand which produced the
best fleet vehicles in a given year, with 2022 seeing BMW take home
the crown for the fourth year in a row.
BMW 3 Series & 5 Series victorious at Fleet World
Awards.
Two BMW models were successful at the Fleet
World Awards 2022, with the BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series taking home
‘Best Compact Executive Car’ and ‘Best Executive Car’ respectively.
Both models are available with petrol, diesel, or plug-in hybrid
powertrain options. Commenting on the win, the judges noted “for some
people, a BMW 5 Series is the only car they would ever need.
Comfortable, great to drive, reliable and well-built – it’s easy to
see why it’s still so popular, even after so many years”.
Now in its seventh generation, the 3 Series has been at the core
of the BMW range for over 40 years and has an unparalleled reputation
for both its quality and supreme handling. Speaking of its win, Fleet
World Editor John Challen concluded “in a world that is increasingly
dominated by SUVs and CUVs, it’s refreshing to see the 3 Series
continue to appeal to so many drivers. BMW does the basics right so
many times, it’s no surprise that fleet drivers return to what they
know and love”.
Ends
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