BMW ActiveE

1,100 built
Produced
BMW ActiveE
About

The BMW ActiveE was a demonstration electric car based on the BMW 1 Series small family cars. It was the second vehicle after the Mini E to be developed under BMW Group’s Project i. The electric drive system was the latest addition to BMW’s EfficientDynamics programme. The US Environmental Protection Agency official range is 151 kilometres (94 mi), with an energy consumption of 33 kW·h/100 miles, and the agency rated the ActiveE's combined fuel economy at 2.3L/100 km.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.
Motor
125 kW
Battery
32.0 kWh lithium-ion battery
Range
151 km (EPA)
Transmission
1-Speed Electric Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Platform
BMW 1 Series (E82/E88)
Body
2-door coupe
Class
Electric vehicle demonstrator
Also sold as
BMW 1 Series ActiveE
Weight
4,000 lb
Assembly
🇩🇪 Germany: Leipzig (BMW Leipzig Plant)
Designer
Chris Bangle (BMW 1 Series)
Related
BMW 1 Series (E87)
Predecessor
Mini E
Successor
BMW i3, BMW i8

Photos

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