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BMW i3s 2018 in-depth review - pictures

by: Auto Express team

17 Apr 2018

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The BMW i3 was designed to be a fully electric city car from the ground up, and uses carbon fibre to help keep weight to a minimum.
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The unique and futuristic design means it shows no signs of looking outdated and it remains miles ahead of many of its competition.
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A sporty i3S was added to the range, with revised styling and slightly more powerful electric motor.  When accelerating, the i3S gives a hot hatch troubling 0-62mph time of 6.9 seconds.
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Different driving modes can be selected such as Sport, for a sharper driving experience or Eco Plus, which gives the i3 the best possible range.
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The i3 is claimed to be capable of 193 miles between charges, although BMW says that ‘real-world’ range is around 162 miles.
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The i3 goes up against an increasingly competitive segment, with electric rivals such as the Renault ZOE, Nissan Leaf and Volkswagen e-Golf.
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