The entry-level model has a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery and an electric motor that develops 170 HP (125 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the hatchback to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, hit a limited top speed of 150 km/h (93 mph) and travel approximately 130 to 160 km (81 to 99 miles) on a single charge.
The range-extending variant has a similar setup but is equipped with a two-cylinder 650cc engine that acts a generator. It allows the model to travel up to 300 km (180 miles) before needing to be recharged or refueled.
The 2014 BMW i3 will be priced from €34,950 in Germany, £25,680 (after a £5,000 government grant) in the U.K. and $41,350 - excluding a $925 destination & handling fee - in the United States.






