Today we can safely say that the real fashion is the fashion for electric cars, which everyone talks about, everyone is interested in them and many dream of. One of them is the unsightly German electric car BMW i3. But, only on the first!
Contrary to the opinion of the opponents of electrification, who talk about the production of electricity at coal-fired power plants and the terrible danger to the environment from the disposal of batteries, the expensive (but amazing) Tesla Model S has left behind the BMW 7-Series, Mercedes-Benz, Audi A8 in sales, becoming, for example, , in Norway - the most oil-producing country in Europe, the best-selling electric car.
The BMW i3 seems to have hit the bull's-eye too: eight thousand orders have already been accepted by the Bavarians, as well as a hundred - for a test drive. And this is just the beginning! Moreover, the BMW i3 electric car in Germany costs thirty-five thousand euros.
And for only 24 thousand in the same country you can buy a Nissan Leaf. Although not exactly 24, because with the cost of the battery, the price rises to thirty thousand euros. Therefore, the difference, in principle, is not big.
Employees of the company, having decided to “acquire” the BMW i3 electric car, directed most of the budget to the development of the body and platform. The BMW i3 electric car is the first attempt at making a car out of carbon fiber. The body is mounted on an aluminum frame in which it is hidden electric motor 170 hp and rechargeable battery. CFRP was used only for the manufacture of a "living cell", and external body panels were made of plastic. Which could not but affect the final result - the weight of the BMW i3 is only 1200 kg. Compared to the weight of another car, the Nissan Leaf, this is almost half a ton more.
The length of the BMW i3 electric car, like the Opel Corsa, reaches four meters. Power reserve - 150 km, but don't let that scare you, because you can increase it by installing for an additional fee two-cylinder motorcycle engine, which will generate energy, and will also work in tandem with an electric motor that charges the battery.
For a basic battery, you can increase the distance covered in this way by almost a hundred kilometers. Compared to Tesla, this is still not much (against 500 km), but the BMW i3 is not designed to “ride” long distances. To do this, the company has a different "trick". If it is necessary to make a long trip, it simply provides the appropriate car for this purpose to the owners of the BMW i3 city electric car.
Many people are concerned about the appearance of the BMW i3 electric car. But, since it is designed for city trips, aerodynamics are not as important in this case as the length of the car. The task before the developers was not an easy one - to make the BMW i3 electric car, which will already scream with its appearance that it is electric. I had to be creative, and quite successfully. Now no one will say that this is a banal compact van, thanks to contrasting elements on the body and a non-standard glazing line.
To save energy, the tires are narrow - 155/70 R19, and the wheels are huge.
Interior
But the interior of the BMW i3 will not cause any complaints. Inside, almost all materials, artificial. At least a quarter of such materials. This is recyclable: recycled aluminum cans from drinks. The fabric for the seats is woven from such fibers, which are very comfortable: sitting in them, it seems that they envelop you. And the material resembling felt, which is more reminiscent of waste, on the contrary, is a very expensive composite of coconut flakes and natural resins. There is no leather in the BMW i3, but they are so environmentally friendly and pleasant to the touch that they are quite positioned with natural ones. Very cool!
The seats, mechanically adjustable, are very comfortable: you sit in them and drown.
After pressing the start / stop button, everything lights up in the BMW i3 interior! Accelerates very quickly - up to a hundred in seven and two tenths of a second, i.e. the car can compete with serious cars with powerful engines. Acceleration, as testers say, is simply mesmerizing. The novelty also quickly slows down - it is worth releasing the gas pedal.
The BMW i3 electric car has four possible interior finishes: Loft, Suite, Atelier and Lodge(with stunning wooden inserts).
Despite its small dimensions, the BMW i3 electric car is surprisingly spacious, more than enough comfort for city driving.
First of all, it concerns the level of silence in the BMW i3 - it is fantastic. There is not even a squeak characteristic of electric vehicles. Smoothness, of course, not Mercedes, but quite tolerable.
The interior space is also increased due to the design of its translucent elements. The environmental friendliness of the BMW i3 electric car is enhanced by the use of renewable materials, which contrast perfectly with the streamlined dashboard and door components.
Due to the absence of a central tunnel, usually found in a car of this brand, the driver can easily use the passenger seat to enter or exit. This is handy for back-to-back parking.
Trunk
The trunk of the BMW i3 is small - 260 liters, but it almost quadruples (1100 liters) when the rear row of seats is folded down. At the same time, the loading area is perfectly flat.
In addition, there are additional compartments in the front of the car. For daily trips in megacities, the car fits perfectly.
The SIM card is initially built into the car, which means that the driver can receive real-time information regarding both the location of charging stations and their occupancy, as well as possible traffic jams.
Operating modes
Eco Mode deserves special attention. When using it, the energy consumption is reduced to a minimum. Even in the energy saving mode of the BMW i3, you should not be afraid of driving on the highway: in Eco Pro + mode, when the climate control function is turned off in order to save energy, the speed will not be less than 90 km / h. Well, at a speed of 150 km (maximum), and even more so.
The driver, thanks to modern functionality, has the opportunity to keep in touch with the car even at a distance. Using a mobile phone, you can control its location, battery charge, and the presence of nearby charging stations.
The maximum mileage of the BMW i3 reaches 150 km, maximum speed 150 km/h. Two modes "Eco Pro", which immediately turns on the "climate control", and "Comfort".
It moves completely silently. And from the place recruited in 7.2 seconds a hundred kilometers of speed, which is quite a lot considering weight in 1200 kg, and 170 hp.(250Nm). The BMW i3 also decelerates silently when the accelerator pedal is released. During braking, it also recuperates energy very efficiently. Working disc brakes of small diameter, by and large, to hold the car when climbing a hill and for emergency braking. The rest of the way you can do without them (using only the pedal).
The BMW i3 steers, despite the narrow tires and considerable height, just fine, primarily due to the low location of the battery and their installation exactly in the center of the car (the moment of inertia around the vertical axis is very small, which helps to quickly change direction).
Refueling
There are no problems with it in Europe, where there are many charging stations (even in small Holland). In addition, the company, when buying a BMW i3, offers a nice canopy with solar panels and charging stations, with which there will be no issue with charging at all. Another nice detail: the cost of operating an i-mobile is four times lower than bmw 118d or Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI comparable in equipment. And this is about five thousand euros!
bmw 118d
Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI
In some countries, the buyer of the BMW i3 electric car will be presented with five thousand euros, which is also a nice savings. Great Britain went further: in addition to five thousand, who bought a car, he receives permission for free travel to the center of the capital, permission to drive along the public transport and parking lane, almost in front of Buckingham Palace.
BMW i3 surprises everyone: internal space and technology, price and operating costs. But, most importantly, the way this electric car rides: powerful acceleration, decent comfort, amazing handling, an excellent multimedia system, and to this - deathly silence while driving and the ability to drive on one pedal.
Specifications technical
- Wheelbase - 2579 mm
- The length of the electric car is 3999 mm
- Width, height and weight of the car - 1775 mm / 1578mm / 1195 kg
- Maximum distance covered on a single charge - 150 km (electric motor) - up to 300 km (electric motor + internal combustion engine)
- Engine power - 130 kW
- Two-cylinder petrol engine (optional) - 25 kW
- Transmission - single stage
- Mileage without recharging (maximum) - 150 km
- Maximum speed 150 km/h
BMW i3 price
Buy BMW i3 in Russia
In Russia, BMW i3 can be purchased from dealers on the website http://electrodrive-shop.ru/item/482-bmw-i3 bmw i3 price 3190000 rubles or with little mileage Online http://auto.ru/cars/bmw/i3/group-hatchback_5d/used/ , only the price fluctuates a lot, approximate average price 2500000 rubles.
Buy BMW i3 in Ukraine
In Ukraine Kyiv BMW i3 can be bought on the website https://automoto.ua/car/BMW/I3 , the price will fluctuate from $50,000 to $70,000 and there is still a big minus - all this is sold by car dealers, which means the price is almost 2 times more expensive than if you buy in Germany. All prices from Europe can be viewed on the website http://auto.ria.com/autointer/bmw/i3/germany/
Accumulator battery
lithium battery It is located in such a way that it gives the most successful weight distribution, thanks to which excellent driving dynamics, road stability, and safety are achieved. The model boasts a small turning radius, which allows you to park the BMW i3 electric car in the most difficult situations. High maneuverability can also be attributed to the advantages of the model.
Optics
The rear and running lights of the BMW i3 are based on LEDs, while the fog lights and base headlights are traditional lamps. For an additional fee, you can install fully LED optics.
In a word, the car is impressive
On July 29, 2013, the official presentation of the serial version of the BMW i3 compact electric hatchback took place simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing. The world premiere of new items was held at the September Motor Show in Frankfurt.
Compared to the concept, first shown in the summer of 2011, the production version of the BMW i3 2018-2019 does not look too radically different from the prototype. The key difference was the more traditional rear doors (the doors open against the move as on), from which the glazing in the lower part disappeared, as well as the redesigned front with a different bumper and modified optics.
Options and prices BMW i3 2019
EV - electric motor, RWD - rear wheel drive
The interior of the model also became less futuristic, but still retained the solution used on the source with two floating LCD displays on the front panel. The first plays the role of the instrument panel, and the larger one above the center console is responsible for displaying all other information, including data from the BMW ConnectedDrive service.
The overall length of the BMW AI 3 2019 is 3,999 mm (the size of the wheelbase is 2,570), the width is 1,775, the height is 1,578, and the ground clearance (clearance) is 140 millimeters. The mass of the model is 1,195 kg, and its ratio along the axes has an ideal distribution in the proportion of 50:50.
The car is powered by a 170-horsepower (250 Nm) modern electric motor located in the rear, which weighs only 50 kilograms and is, according to the creators, one of the most advanced power units of this class to date. With it, the hatchback picks up a hundred from a standstill in 7.2 seconds (from 0 to 60 km / h in 3.8 seconds), and the maximum speed reaches 150 km / h.
A lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 22 kWh is responsible for powering the electric motor, the full charge of which is enough for a run of 130-200 kilometers, depending on the driving cycle and the selected operating mode of the power plant. At the same time, the BMW i3 could initially be ordered with an additional 650 cc 34-horsepower gasoline engine (later completely abandoned), playing the role of a generator and turning the electric car into a sequential hybrid.
With it, the range could be increased to 300 km. It takes 8 hours to recharge the battery from the household mains, and replenishing the battery by 80% using a special 50-kilowatt express charger takes less than half an hour. In 2016, the Bavarians promise to release an updated version of the electric car with an increased power reserve.
The 2019 BMW i3 comes standard with an advanced brake recuperation system that switches to generator mode, slowing the car down at the slightest release of the accelerator pedal. At the same time, on the track, the operation of the system automatically changes, allowing you to coast without such active deceleration.
European sales of the BMW i3 electric car started on November 13th at a price of 34,950 euros, but the novelty can only be purchased from selected dealers. For example, in Germany, the manufacturer selected only 45 salons out of 200, and in Russia their number is completely equal to two - one each in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
We have a new BMW i3 was supposed to appear during 2014, but in the end this did not happen. Here the sports car reached the Russian market later, but the official deliveries of the compact hatchback have not begun.
In the spring of 2016, the BMW i3 hatchback received a new high-capacity battery pack, thanks to which the range of the electric car increased by 50%. The company notes that the development of new batteries was carried out jointly with Samsung. By joining forces, the specialists managed to increase the battery capacity from 22 to 33 kWh, while the range of the electric version of the i increased from 190 km to 300 km.
According to representatives of the Bavarian brand, the BMW i3 2019 with upgraded batteries can travel more than 200 km even in cold weather and a working climate control system.
Note that the new battery pack is available not only for the 170-horsepower electric BMW i3, but also for the hybrid version. The latter additionally has a 647-cc gasoline engine, which is used to recharge the batteries, increasing the range by another 150 kilometers.
The Germans managed to keep the original dimensions of the new battery pack, but at the same time it turned out to be 50 kg heavier than the previous one, which slightly affected the dynamics of the model. So, it takes 7.3 seconds (+ 0.1) for acceleration from standstill to hundreds of electric BMW AI 3 2019, and 8.1 seconds (+ 0.2) for a hybrid one. Top speed is still limited to 150 km/h.
The price of a compact BMW i3 2019 with a new set of batteries in Germany starts from 36,150 euros, while for the version with an internal combustion engine, the Bavarians ask for at least €41,150. RUB 840,000
The 2018 BMW i3 will debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017. The car received full LED head optics, modified bumpers, due to which the overall length of the car increased by 12 mm (up to 4011), as well as a new design of rims.
In addition, the new BMW ai 3 2019 outwardly stands out with a different body color scheme and the “nostrils” of the branded radiator grille, which have lost their blue edging. In the cabin, 80% of the visible elements of which are made from recycled materials, there have been no special changes.
We can only note the improved iDrive system, which received a 10.25-inch high-definition screen, as well as a new menu structure and enhanced functionality. For example, it became possible to search for a free parking space through a special application. In terms of technology on i3, everything remains the same.
The serial incarnation of the BMW i3 subcompact electric car made its public debut in July 2013 (and simultaneously in several cities - in New York, Beijing and London) ... I.e. it took the Bavarians two years to turn a concept model (presented back in September 2011 at the Frankfurt Motor Show) into a commodity car.
But the result is worth it - the Germans got a truly "revolutionary car" (especially in a constructive way).
In the last days of August 2017, the premiere of a restyled electric car took place, which did without any technical metamorphosis. The five-door was slightly tweaked in appearance, changing the bumpers, wheels and body paint schemes, separated all-LED optics and installed an improved iDrive system with a high-definition display and expanded functionality.
The two-volume body of the BMW i3 demonstrates a “futuristic”, but somewhat “absurd” design - with a frowning look of LED headlights, blue-lit branded “nostrils” of a false radiator grille (albeit decorative), an intricate side window line and unusual rear LED lights. The image of the “extraordinary” five-door is completed by 19-inch wheel rims, dressed in low-profile and narrow tires of size 155/70 R19.
The premium electric car is 4011 mm long, 1578 mm high and 1775 mm wide. Its wheelbase fits into 2570 mm, and the ground clearance does not exceed 140 mm.
In the "combat" state, the "German" weighs 1195 kg, and with the optional internal combustion engine generator - 1315 kg (the mass is distributed between the axles in a ratio of 50:50).
No less unusual is the interior of the BMW i3 - a real "violence of forms and textures." The main “driving attributes” inside the electric car are a compact multifunctional steering wheel with a two-spoke design and an 8-inch color screen (acting as a dashboard). Well, in the design of the center console, the “Bavarian breed” is instantly traced, and all thanks to the 8-inch iDrive multimedia screen and the stylish “climate” block.
In addition to leather and natural wood, inside the hatchback you can find embossed fabric, composite panels and plastics.
The thin-framed front seats of the BMW i3 have a comfortable profile and a wide range of mechanical adjustments. The rear row of seats, molded for two people, is no less friendly - the supply of space is sufficient here, the floor is absolutely flat, and cup holders are integrated in the center of the sofa.
At the disposal of the German premium electric car is a 260-liter cargo compartment of an ideal shape with absolutely smooth walls. The back of the "gallery" is laid in two equal parts (in the ratio "50 to 50") in a flat area - bringing the volume of the trunk to 1100 liters.
The driving force for the BMW i3 is an AC synchronous electric motor that delivers ~170 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. The unit is connected to the driven rear wheels using a single-stage gearbox, and its power is supplied by a 360-volt traction battery, consisting of eight modules, which is located in the base to create a low center of gravity.
Such characteristics allow the car to spurt to the first “hundred” in just 7.3 seconds, accelerating to a maximum of 150 km / h (such a low speed is due to energy savings). On a “full tank” i3 is able to drive about 160 km, but with “gentle” driving with the “ECO PRO +” mode turned on, the range increases to 200 km.
In addition, the hatchback is offered in a hybrid version of the "Range Extender" - which is additionally equipped with a 647 cm³ in-line gasoline "two" (producing 34 "horses" and 55 N m of thrust - which, however, is not so important, because it works exclusively in the role of an energy generator), which "feeds" on gasoline reserves from a 9-liter fuel tank. In this case, acceleration from standstill to 100 km/h takes 7.9 seconds for the electric car, and the power reserve reaches 300 km (340 km in ECO PRO + mode).
It takes 8 hours to completely "saturate" the discharged batteries from a normal household electrical outlet in the BMW i3, but when using the 50 kW Express Charger, it takes just 30 minutes to replenish 80% of the standard battery charge.
The BMW i3 electric car was built using a two-module technology called "Drive and Life". The first "Drive" module is an aluminum chassis (i.e. frame) with MacPherson struts at the front and a five-link architecture at the rear, which includes the power plant, traction battery and all drive mechanisms. The “Life” module, which is a complete body, is installed on the frame. Its "skeleton" is made of carbon, and the external attachments are made of plastic.
"German" is equipped with electric power steering and disc brakes on all wheels (on the front - with ventilation).
In Russia, the 2017 BMW i3 is offered only in the REX (Range Extender) hybrid version and in a fixed configuration, the price tag for which starts at 4,360,000 rubles.
As standard, this car is equipped with: 19-inch alloy wheels, six airbags, air conditioning, fabric trim, heated front seats, digital instrument panel, iDrive multimedia system, power windows for all doors and standard navigation.
In addition, in the "base" the hatch has: an emergency approach alarm function when reversing, ABS, EBD, ESP and other modern security systems.
The creation of electric vehicles from BMW is engaged in a special division with the prefix i. In this article, you will learn about all
The history of the line
The history of the Bavarian electric car line begins in 2010. It was then that the company registered a whole model range with the index i. Thanks to this, you can track which cars are planned to be produced with electric motors in the future.
In 2011, the first model of a range of electric vehicles appeared. The I3 is an urban minivan powered only by electric motors in the wheels. After a good start, the company decided to expand the lineup with cars in almost every class.
BMW i1
BMW electric vehicles are opened by the youngest model - i1. This car has not yet entered mass production, but there is information that it should compete with Smart Fortwo from the American concern.
bmw i2
There are only rumors about this model at the moment. After the appearance on the Internet of renderings of a new concept from the Bavarians, experts concluded that we have before us a sample of the future serial BMW i2. Externally, the car has a great resemblance to the older i8 model. The pictures show that the car has a two-door coupe body, so it should occupy a niche between the i1 and the i3 minivan.
bmw i3
The first car of the electric series. It is a compact urban minivan. The body of the car is made entirely of aluminum and carbon fiber. Its mass is no more than 1300 kg. The electric motor has a power of 170 horsepower and a range of up to 160 kilometers on a single charge. The car is perfect for urban conditions, but not for long-distance travel due to the small power reserve. Official i3 sales began in 2013. Almost immediately after the start of sales, the company announced a new version - i3 Coupe. This car is a hybrid of a minivan and a sports car. A new modification has not yet entered the series.
and i5
BMW electric vehicles plan to take over almost every class in today's automotive market. This is evidenced by their plans to release a sports coupe called the i4. Most likely, the coupe of the 4th series of BMW will become the prototype.
The I5 is a full-size family sedan that will come with two electric motor options. The direct competitor of this model is the brainchild of Tesla - Model X.
bmw i6
This car should fill the niche of full-size crossovers in the electric car market. Not before 2020 - that's what they say about the date when the new electric car will be released. will become the prototype for the creation of a new SUV.
bmw i8
The most expensive and most impressive car in the entire range of electric vehicles is the i8 sports car. The car entered series production in 2014. It is hybrid. It has 4 electric motors per wheel with a total power of 150 horsepower. In addition, the coupe accelerates with the help of a 170 horsepower gasoline turbo engine. BMW i8 roadster electric cars went on sale a few months after the main model was shown.
BMW children's electric cars
Children can feel like drivers of a real BMW. Manufacturers produce children's electric cars in the bodies of various popular models (for example, Z4 coupe, X6 crossover, and so on).
An electric car for children can drive at speeds up to 5 km/h for 2-3 hours. During this time, the child will fully enjoy driving a real BMW, albeit in a reduced size. More expensive models have a full audio system.
Children's electric car fully imitates the functions of a real car. It has pedals, direction indicators, imitation of the sound of the motor and other "chips". Some models are even equipped with seat belts and real optics.
How to buy BMW i3 electric car?
Cars are delivered under the order from Germany.
Buying them is very easy:
Step 1. Leave a request on the site, or by phone to the manager. Specify how you can be contacted.
Step 2. The manager agrees on the package and color, and we conclude a supply contract.
Step 3. You make an advance payment of 80%, after which we buy and arrange a car (2 weeks)
Step 4. The car is delivered to the Russian Federation (5 weeks) and arrives at customs in the Russian Federation, the car goes through customs clearance (2 weeks), after which it is handed over to you with a set of documents in exchange for the remaining 20%.
Just 4 steps - and you are the owner of a beautiful BMW i3 electric car.
Engine
Body
Transmission
| Drive unit | Rear |
Suspension and brakes
| Suspension | |
| Front | Independent - McPherson |
| rear | Independent - multi-link |
| brakes | |
| Front | Disk |
| Rear | Disk |
Tires and wheels
Country of Origin
| GERMANY |
The BMW i3 electric car is driven by an electric propulsion system with a capacity of 170 hp. and a torque of 250 Nm. The engine allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 km/h in 3.5 seconds. and pass the mark of 100 km / h after 7 s. after start. Without "refueling" citycar, depending on the owner's driving style and road conditions, overcomes from 130 to 160 km.
BMW also produces the i3 compact car with a hybrid unit that combines an electric motor and is responsible for recharging the battery while driving. With an additional engine, the maximum range of the BMW i3 is up to 300 km.
| bmw i3 | BMW i3 (Range Extender) | |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| body type | hatchback | hatchback |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/4 | 5/4 |
| Length, mm | 3999 | 3999 |
| Width, mm | 1775 | 1775 |
| Height, mm | 1578 | 1578 |
| Wheel base, mm | 2570 | 2570 |
| Track front / rear, mm | 1571/1576 | 1571/1576 |
| Curb weight, kg | 1195 | 1315 |
| Gross weight, kg | 1620 | 1730 |
| Trunk volume, l | 260–1100 | 260–1100 |
| electric motor | ||
| Type | synchronous | synchronous |
| Location | behind, across | behind, across |
| Max. power, kW / hp | 125/170 | 125/170 |
| Max. torque, N m | 250 | 250 |
| Max. power in generator mode, kW | 50 | 50 |
| Traction battery | ||
| Type | lithium ion | lithium ion |
| Voltage, V | 360 | 360 |
| Capacity, kWh | 22 | 22 |
| ICE | ||
| Type | – | petrol |
| Location | – | behind, across |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | – | 2, in a row |
| Number of valves | – | 8 |
| Working volume, cm³ | – | 647 |
| Max. power, hp/r/min | – | 34/4300 |
| Max. torque, N m/r/min | – | 55/4300 |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission | automatic, single stage | |
| Drive unit | rear | rear |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | independent, spring, McPherson | |
| Rear suspension | independent, spring, multi-link | |
| Front brakes | disk | disk |
| Rear brakes | disk | disk |
| Tires | 155/70R19 | 155/70 R19 / 175/65 R19 |
| Ground clearance, mm | 140 | 140 |
| Performance characteristics | ||
| Maximum speed, km/h | 150* | 150* |
| Acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h, s | 7,2 | 7,9 |
| Fuel consumption, l/100 km | ||
| - mixed cycle | – | 0,6 |
| Average electricity consumption, kWh/100 km | 12,9 | 13,5 |
| Toxicity rate | – | Euro 6 |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | – | 9 |
| Fuel | – | AI-95 |
| * Limited by electronics. | ||
