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The Making of the BMW i3, BMW's First EV | BMW Gallery

BMW Center, known as the work of female architect Zaha Hadid
Leipzig plant expanded as BMW i production base
BMW Center in Leipzig, Germany, also known as the work of female architect Zaha Hadid
Wind turbines, the current symbol of this plant
Wind turbines, the current symbol of this plant
Equipped with an electric motor at the rear, producing a maximum output of 125 kW (170 PS) and a maximum torque of 250 Nm
Body panels are made of colored lightweight plastic, requiring no rustproofing or painting
Front aluminum frame
Front aluminum frame
The passenger compartment, called the Life Module, is made of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic) and joined with adhesive. It connects to the separately manufactured Drive Module with bolts.
The lithium-ion battery consists of 96 cells and 8 modules, offering a driving range of approximately 130 to 160 km.
Extensive use of recycled aluminum is now standard not only for BMW i but also for cars in general these days.
479 aluminum cans are used in the i3 chassis.
The fabric used for seats, etc., is recycled from PET bottles.
Details of the i3 coupe concept, an additional model for the i3, are available at
Details of the new BMW M model, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, are available at
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