X

BMW i3 (photos)

CNET takes a closer look inside the BMW i3 electric car.

Liane Yvkoff
Liane Yvkoff is a freelance writer who blogs about cars for CNET Car Tech. E-mail Liane.
Liane Yvkoff
BMWi_i3_Gallery_Exterior_02-1_5.jpg
1 of 9 BMW

BMW i3 (front angle)

The BMW i3 is an electric vehicle designed for urban environments.
BMWi_i3_Gallery_Exterior_01-1_9.jpg
2 of 9 BMW

BMW i3 (carriage doors)

The 2+2 uses carriage doors to maximize access to the rear seats.
BMWi_i3_Gallery_Exterior_04_5.jpg
3 of 9 BMW

BMW i3 (front)

Formerly called the Megacity Vehicle, the EV is powered by a 125 kW electric motor that offers drivers an 80-mile range.
BMWi_i3_Gallery_Exterior_03-1_5.jpg
4 of 9 BMW

BMW i3 (rear angle)

The BMW i3 has a 0-60 mph of less than 8 seconds, which is on par with other electric cars on the market, and its high-speed charger achieves an 80 percent battery charge in just 1 hour.
BMWi_i3_Gallery_Exterior_05_5.jpg
5 of 9 BMW

BMW i3 (rear)

To achieve high efficiency, the i3 uses BMW's LifeDrive architecture, which features a carbon passenger cell, to keep the vehicle weight down to a low 2,755 pounds.
BMWi_i3_Gallery_Exterior_06-1_5.jpg
6 of 9 BMW

BMW i3 (side)

The BMW i3 uses renewable materials throughout the vehicle.
BMWi_i3_Gallery_Interior_01-1_5.jpg
7 of 9 BMW

BMW i3 (interior)

Parts of the i3's instrument panel and door panels are made from natural fibers.
BMWi_i3_Gallery_Interior_02-1_5.jpg
8 of 9 BMW

BMW i3 (seats)

The 2+2's seats are clothed in naturally tanned leather.
BMWi_i3_Gallery_Interior_03-1_4.jpg
9 of 9 BMW

BMW i3 (cargo)

The i3's rear seats fold flat to reveal more cargo capacity.

More Galleries

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera
A houseplant

My Favorite Shots From the Galaxy S24 Ultra's Camera

20 Photos
Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra
magic-v2-2024-foldable-1383

Honor's Magic V2 Foldable Is Lighter Than Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra

10 Photos
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum
Samsung Galaxy S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Looks Sweet in Aluminum

23 Photos
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design
The Galaxy S24 Ultra in multiple colors

Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Now Has a Titanium Design

23 Photos
I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites
img-0368.jpg

I Took 600+ Photos With the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Look at My Favorites

34 Photos
17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About
Invitation for the Apple September iPhone 15 event

17 Hidden iOS 17 Features You Should Definitely Know About

18 Photos
AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?
img-1599-2.jpg

AI or Not AI: Can You Spot the Real Photos?

17 Photos