BMW i3 Price in India: Launch Date, Feature & Highlights

BMW i3 Price in India 

Price in India: The price of the BMW i3 is expected to be 1.00 Crore in India.
Launch date in India: BMW i3 EV is Expected to be launched in India on Dec 10- jun-2021.

Key Specifications

• Battery Capacity 42.2 kWh ( Lithium-ion )
• Top speed 150 KM/H
• Maximum power 168 [email protected] rpm & 250 NM Torque.
• Acceleration 0-97 KM/H in just 7.2 seconds.

BMW i3 in India: Feature & Highlights

Battery Capacity 

BMW i3 has a 42.2 kWh Lithium-ion Battery with an advanced active thermal management system. This battery range is 156 miles ( 246 KM ). This battery will be fully charged in 6 hours.

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Charging Time

BMW i3 has come with a 7.4 kWh onboard Charger on IES combo AC optional. These also support a 50 kW combo DC Charger.

Performance

The BMW i3 has an E-drive Synchronous permanent magnet Motor with a rear-wheel-drive set-up in this Electric car. These motors can produce 168 HP @ 4800 pm and 250 NM Torque peak power. And then this car accelerates 0-97 KM/H in just 7.2 seconds and top speed up to 150 KM/H.

Transmission

These are single-speed with fixed ratio transmission in this car. This single-speed transmission produces instant power and acceleration.

Top Features

BMW i3 has made supermini luxury cars with cool features.

• Brake Recuperation system:- BMW i3 has battery regenerative energy systems to extend the battery range. It’s called a brake energy Recuperation system.
• Brakes:- These cars have the best braking system to enhance your driving experience.
• Brake drying, brake stand by features
• 4 wheels disc brake
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• dynamic brake control ( DBC )
• Cornering brake control (CBC)
• Dynamic traction control (DTC)
• Handling and Ride
• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
• Including brake fade compensation
• Start-off assistant
• Power steering
• Multi-link rear suspension Electric.
• Instrumentation and control:- These car dashboards have a lot of features to Control early.
• 6.5-inch high-resolution screen and programmable memory button
• BMW navigation business system with i-drive controlled
• Multifunction steering wheel
• On-board computer with check control micro-filter status. Travel information travel range on the remaining range, external temperature, and more.
• Tire pressure monitoring
• Rear window defroster
• Dynamic cruise control

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Comfort and Convenience

• Start and stop button
• Front-seat center armrest for front passenger & driver
• Cup Holders
• More space and storage compartment package
• Comfort access keyless entry
• Tilted & telescopic steering wheel
• One touch up/ down operation in the front window
• Automatic climate control including micro-filter and automatic air recirculation
• 3 stage heated front seats

Safety and Security

• Anti-theft alarm system
• Safety belt warning
• BMW Assist e call include emergency request (SOS button)
• Anti-lock Braking System, (ABS)
• Driver and passenger front Airbag
• Seat-mounted front side-impact Airbag
• Rearview camera

Size

• Wheelbase 101.2 (inches)
• Length. 158.1 (inches)
• Width, without mirrors. 70.5 (inches)
• Height 62.6 (inches)
• Front Track Width 62.7 (inches)
• Rear Track Width 62.1 (inches)
• Wheels size 20 inch

Summary

The BMW i3 is the first Electric feature car in INDIA That comes with a 42.2 kWh battery pack. The Launch Price of the BMW I3 is Estimated at  1 Crore. The price of the BMW i3 EV is slightly higher comparing other EVs available in the market. EV priced below 1 crore has more performance and convenience. Example – TESLA MODEL 3 gives a 500 km range, for the price of 60 lakhs. Apart from this, MERCEDES BENZ EQC also gives a range of 470 km.

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Review

Will BMW i3 be able to take a stand in the Indian electric car market? If BMW launches the i3 in the price range between 50-60 lakhs, the other company may not get a chance to defeat it and it may cover a larger EV market. But as acknowledged in the reports “BMW will launch its new BMW i3 EV in the Indian market for 1 crore.