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29th July 2013
04:39pm BST

One thing is for sure about the i3; it’s a pretty sexy looking EV. The i3 comes with a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that claims a range between 130km – 160km per charge. According to the guys from Wired.com the battery takes up to three hours to charge fully or 30 minutes using an optional DC Combo Fast Charging point.
So, what sort of numbers does the little i3 churn out? The engine is a 170 horsepower single speed unit that connects directly to the rear wheels and according to BMW it can go from 0 to 60 mph in seven seconds, and is electronically maxed out at 150km/h.
There’s just one number that we’ve left out… the weight. Surprisingly, the BMW i3 comes in at just 1225kgs. That’s around 100kg lighter than the latest VW Golf GTi.
The i3 is expected to cost around $41,350 (€32,220) for the entry level model, but it is a BMW after all, so you’ll be able to spend as much as you like on fancy optional extras. No word yet as to when you’ll see the i3 on Irish roads, but for now you can enjoy the pics above.Explore more on these topics:

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