Other debuts from the Munich auto maker are the i3 with extended range and C evolution e scooter, also with a longer range. BMW i is also presenting the i8 Protonic Dark Silver Edition special-edition model.
BMW said the new 3 Series Gran Turismo would have a more visually striking exterior and an even more smoothly styled interior. It will get new engines offering more power and greater efficiency.
The latest variant of the BMW i3, with its 94Ah battery, boasts a range that has increased by over 50 per cent. On the standard NEDC cycle, it achieves a range of 300km instead of the previous 190km. Besides this, there are extra equipment options for the i3 as well as new, more powerful i Wallbox charging stations for home garages.
BMW Motorrad is also staging the world premiere C evolution e-scooter offering a 60 per cent increase in range, superior performance and a European version that meets the requirements of the A1 driving licence category.
The new C evolution benefits from a substantial increase in the battery’s cell capacity (94 Ah, up from 60 Ah) and allows customers to travel up to 160km in the long-range version. The result is zero-emissions riding combined with excellent practicality in the city and urban areas.
At the auto show, BMW will also be plugging away on BMW Connected, introduced last month. It’s a digital mobility assistant that combines functions and services to assist the user, providing a seamless support tool for personal mobility – thanks to digital products and services that are designed to simplify the day-to-day planning of driving routes and appointments.
