The BMW i8 is an inclusive and innovative concept for sustainable mobility. It signifies visionary electric vehicles and mobility services, inspiring design and a new understanding of premium intelligent sustainability.
The BMW i8 concept is an innovative emission-free sportscar, which the "i" means innovation and incubator function. It focuses on the incubator function for electromobility. The BMW i8 is well-designed to introduce the entire life cycle of BMW vehicles with the principle of resources conservation and sustainability, as Auto Car noted.
Visionary Mobility: BMW Connected Drive
The BMW i8 is packed with the Digital Services from BMW ConnectedDrive, which connects to a "Driver Assistance" app. It focuses on the essentials choice of the car owner, which stands as a traveling companion. The BMW Connected organizes the mobility agenda and supports seamlessly embedded car owner's daily routine.
BMW eDrive
The BMW eDrive is designed to harmonize vibrant city life in every detail and characteristic. It is the intelligent and dynamic way to boast impressive purely electrical mode. According to Car And Driver, it provides a synchronous electric motor and enormous torque that sustains mobility and agility from acceleration to maximum speed.
It is powered by a fully emission-free electric motor, lithium-ion high-performance battery and clever energy management. It also has an Air Breather that channels the air on the front wheels. It reduces turbulence on the wheel housings and breaks down the air swirls. Thus, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are reduced.
BMW EfficientDynamics: Less Fuel Consumption
The BMW i8 runs with fewer emissions and providing excellent driving pleasure. It is the strategy that minimizes fuel consumption and "Carbon Dioxide Emissions." It also helps increase dynamics drive system, which manages energy, aerodynamics and engine efficiency. However, the fuel and power consumption depend on the wheel and tire sizes selected.
BMW ActiveE
The BMW i8 is bundled with BMW ActiveE, which displays innovative concepts of electric driving. It is typically an electrical small scale that provides BMW driving pleasure of 170 horsepower. The average energy consumption of 0.12 kWh/km defines the electrical driving in the future, which is needed to be recharged after approximately 160 km. It has an impressive acceleration, which is up to 250 Nm of torque.
