"The all-new BMW i3 is officially here, bringing the 3 Series sedan into the electric era. Built on the same Neue Klasse platform as the iX3 SUV, the new i3 comes with bidirectional charging as standard. The launch version, dubbed i3 50 xDrive, has a BMW-estimated 440-mile range."
"Thanks to the new packaging solutions developed by the German automaker, the i3 can sit lower to the ground than previous-generation EVs, and it can drive further. Powering the i3 are BMW's new cylindrical cells that are assembled using the cell-to-pack method. Installing cells directly into the pack, rather than using modules as an intermediate step, allows the battery to be flatter and lighter."
"The battery also doubles as the car's floor, which reduces complexity and weight, allowing the EV to travel further on a full charge. BMW says the first version to hit the American market, the all-wheel-drive i3 50 xDrive, will go a manufacturer-estimated 440 miles on a full charge."
The all-new BMW i3 represents the electric evolution of BMW's iconic 3 Series sedan, built on the Neue Klasse 800-volt platform shared with the iX3 SUV. Unlike the original quirky hatchback i3, this new sedan delivers advanced technology and impressive performance metrics. The i3 50 xDrive launch version offers an estimated 440-mile range and supports 400-kilowatt charging. The vehicle features BMW's new cylindrical cells assembled using cell-to-pack technology, which eliminates intermediate modules, creating a flatter, lighter battery that doubles as the car's floor. This innovative packaging reduces complexity and weight while enabling greater driving range. The sedan's lower ground clearance and sleek four-door design reflect BMW's commitment to combining efficiency with performance in the electric vehicle segment.
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