There's a lot that's new for BMW with the i3, including a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) body and an EV powertrain with optional range extending engine. In fact, BMW is proud that CFRP ...

It wasn't until 2008 that we got the first all-carbon-fiber wheel for passenger cars ... Innovative use of materials in the BMW i3 and BMW i8. Systematic lightweight design is particularly ...

2017-18 BMW i3s used a 27.2-kWh battery delivering 107-114 miles of EV range, or up to 180 miles with a REx. Final versions ...