The BMW i3 is the first all-electric vehicle from BMW. It has a range of 130 miles per charge, and it can be fully charged in six hours using AC power or three hours on DC fast charger. The car has an aluminum chassis which makes it lighter than most other electric vehicles on the market, making for better handling and acceleration.
The i3 is built with some eco-friendly features that are found throughout the vehicle. A special fabric used for the trim in some models is made of recycled bottles, which also adds to its lightweight properties. The company implemented a heavy use of recycled plastics on the interior of the car, and they have installed some parts using recycled carbon materials as well.
The i3 has an EcoPro mode which improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions, and it can also shut off some components when they are not needed to conserve power. The regenerative braking system allows the energy from stopping the car to be used and converted into electricity to recharge the batteries.