http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/02/22/bmw-is-planning-an-i3s-model-with-more-driving-range-sportier/ Rumormill: BMW is planning an i3s model with higher driving range, sportier February 22nd, 2016 Horatiu Boeriu
[image http://cdn.bmwblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/BMW-i3-Shadow-Sport-edition-black.jpg BMW i3 Shadow Sport edition black ] The rumormill churns out that BMW is planning an additional i3 model. Dubbed i3s, the electric vehicle is not only rumored to deliver a higher driving range, but also offer a sportier ride. The whole sporty angle of the i3 was also planned for the i3 Shadow Sport Edition, but the sport-tuned suspension was eventually nixed from U.S.-bound i3s. Not many other details are known at the moment, including the launch date, but the i3 could deliver additional power compared to the current i3. The i3′s electric drivetrain generates output of 125 kW/170 hp and peak torque of 250 Newton meters, which is immediately available from a standing start. In July 2016, BMW will also refresh its i3 electric car with a higher energy density battery. The current model consists of 8 x 2.7 kWh packs cells – each containing 12 x 3.75 volt, 60 Ah actual cells – wired in series for a nominal capacity of 21.6 kWh, 360 volts, of which 18.8 kWh are usable. The new battery is expected to have a 94Ah battery and the higher energy density will give the i3 an expected range of 120 miles. The actual rating will be issued by EPA after testing. EPA currently rates the i3 BEV at 81 miles. BMW hinted at the possibility of current owners to retrofit the battery, but the cost and process won’t be revealed until we get close to the market launch. It also remains to be seen if BMW will bundle the battery upgrade with the sports upgrades of the i3 and sell it as a single package. [© bmwblog.com] http://www.autoevolution.com/news/jodie-kidd-does-i3-and-i8-reviews-sponsored-by-bmw-still-looks-hot-105012.html Jodie Kidd Does i3 and i8 Reviews Sponsored by BMW, Still Looks Hot 25TH FEBRUARY 2016 ... The only things it has in common with the i3 are the electricity, and the carbon fiber reinforced plastic construction. Yet Jodie still manages to make the EV model look exciting ... For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/evln/ {brucedp.150m.com} -- View this message in context: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/EVLN-Rumormill-i3s-planned-with-higher-driving-range-sportier-tp4680665.html Sent from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Read EVAngel's EV News at http://evdl.org/evln/ Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
