MUNICH: The further development of the BMW eDrive technology once again ensures enhanced driving pleasure in the purely electrically powered models of the BMW i brand.
With cell capacity increased to 120 ampere hours (Ah) and a gross energy content of 42.2 kilowatt hours (kWh), a new generation of high-voltage batteries enables the BMW i3 (120 Ah) and the BMW i3s (120 Ah) to achieve a significantly further enhanced range as of November 2018.
In everyday use, the two models are now able to cover a distance of 260km – an increase of almost 30%.
In this way, BMW i is consolidating its position as an innovation leader and trendsetter in the field of pioneering electromobility with hallmark brand driving pleasure and excellent everyday practicality.
Since the market launch of the BMW i3, the storage capacity of its high-voltage battery has been doubled, thereby increasing the car's range as well.
At the same time as the introduction of the new battery, a new body finish, a new colour for the optional interior design Loft and adaptive LED headlights with matrix function for the high beam are also available for the BMW i3 and BMW i3s.
In future, a sports package will be available for the BMW i3 that includes black wheel arch surrounds and a sports suspension with specific dampers, springs and stabilisers, lowered suspension, a widened track and 20-inch light alloy wheels.
The optimised guidance system in the tile design of the iDrive operating system is now available in conjunction with the optional navigation system Business.
In future, the options telephony with wireless charging and wireless LAN hotspot will also be available for the BMW i3 and BMW i3s.
