The motor couldn’t power the wheels directly, but could help charge the battery for longer trips. The BMW i3 offered three ... to 150 miles if you used the generator in the REx model.

The BMW i3 can be a great bargain on the used market, but there are some issues you should be aware of. BMW was one of the ...

Unlike all other electric cars in the segment, the BMW i3 is built on a unique ... braking effect (where the electric motor acts as an electricity generator to charge up the battery), it's ...

BMW officially unveiled its i3 concept ahead of the car's on-stage debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Details on the i3 and upcoming i8 poured out. Click here for all of that initial info.

The BMW i3 is part of the new wave of electric and hybrid cars that are becoming more ... Unlike those vehicles however, the i3 uses its range extending gasoline engine exclusively as a generator and ...

The BMW i3 is part of the new wave of electric and hybrid cars that are becoming more ... The i3 uses a range-extending gasoline engine exclusively as a generator, providing electric power to the rear ...