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Jason · 05-01-2012, 12:03 AM

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Electromobility is a topic for BMW since the 70's. Have a look at the development of electric cars at BMW.

Of particular focus is the BMW E1 electric car which was introduced by BMW as its first all-electric car 21 years ago. It was a revolutionary car for 1991 which featured a rear mounted 37kW (49hp) motor, aluminum and plastic body construction. Its top speed was 72mph and had a 125 mile range. You can say that it is the spiritual forefather for the upcoming BMW i3 electric car. In fact, the i3 and E1 even share a somewhat similar shape.

But things have come a long way since 1991. The BMW i3 concept features 167hp and 184lb-ft torque, albeit with a shorter 93 mile range.

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Pauldramos · 07-19-2012, 08:58 AM

Looking forward to these becoming readily available.

e92oholic · 07-19-2012, 09:02 AM

hmmmm looks like the people at toyota took some styling for the prius from that 1991 E1. Just kind of flattened it out?

Efthreeoh · 07-21-2012, 07:22 AM

A little late to the game I'd say. Pure electric cars will be a niche market until someone develops the technology that provides 350+ mile range on a re-fuel cycle of under 7 minutes and doesn't cost $100,000.

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e92oholic Captain Drives: 2008 335i Coupe 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buffalo Posts: 723 iTrader: (5)	hmmmm looks like the people at toyota took some styling for the prius from that 1991 E1. Just kind of flattened it out? __________________ 2008 e92 335i 6 speed, Intake 2005 Sea Doo RXT (stock for now....) 2004 545i 6 speed, lots of mods- SOLD

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Pauldramos Drives: Dinan '11 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Solvang, CA Posts: 359 iTrader: (1)	Looking forward to these becoming readily available.

07-21-2012, 07:22 AM	#4
Efthreeoh Captain Drives: E90 Join Date: May 2012 Location: MARLAND Posts: 887 iTrader: (0)	A little late to the game I'd say. Pure electric cars will be a niche market until someone develops the technology that provides 350+ mile range on a re-fuel cycle of under 7 minutes and doesn't cost $100,000.