BMW i3 Electric Car's Pricing Revealed For US Buyers

We got up close and personal with BMW's i3 electric coupe at the LA Auto Show back in November, and now the auto maker has announced the pricing and showroom dates for its svelte offering. For those in the US, the i3 will be priced at $41,350 USD, not taking into consideration any government incentives that could lower that.

The price doesn't include the destination and handling fee, which will be $925 USD for buyers in the US. As for the car itself, which you can see in our video below, there's 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque via its hybrid-synchronous electric motor. There's a 22-kWh lithium ion battery, which allows for between 80 and 100 miles of driving on a charge.

Charging is accomplished either at home or at a Level 2 SAE J1772 charging system. Home charging is done with a charging station that is provided by BMW. The system utilizes an SAE DC Combo-Fast Charger, which will provide a DC fast charging option, reducing the amount of time it takes to get the vehicle charged for a trip. At a fast-charge station, drivers can get to 80-percent in 20 minutes.

Obviously, an all-electric car has the benefit of being environmentally friendly, which is further expanded by the facilities in which the i3 is produced. In both the Moses Lake, Washington and Leipzig, Germany facilities, hydro-electric, solar, and wind are used to produce power at the CFRP production cites.

BMW Sales and Marketing's Ian Robertson said: "The BMW i3 heralds the dawn of a new era for individual mobility and for the BMW Group. True to a genuine BMW, the BMW i3 has strong emotional appeal, outstanding product substance and a guarantee of sheer driving pleasure. With this leading-edge vehicle and attractive price, we will provide customers with a compelling offer for electromobility."

The i3 will be shown in London, New York, and Beijing on July 29.

SOURCE: BMW USA