At the heart of the BMW i3 is a bespoke electric motor tagged BMW eDrive, which its maker also refers to as hybrid synchronous in design. It was developed in-house and is also used in the BMW i8.

Yup, this a rear-wheel-drive EV hatchback, with the motor putting out 170 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque through a single-speed gearbox. BMW claims the i3 can reach an electronically ...

The BMW i3 can be a great bargain on the used market, but there are some issues you should be aware of. BMW was one of the first car manufacturers to debut a mass-market EV, the i3, in 2013. Like ...

The motor couldn’t power the wheels directly, but could help charge the battery for longer trips. The late-production BMW i3s. The BMW i3 offered three different battery sizes during its production.

BMW's remained relatively tight-lipped on potential i3 and M3 powertrains, but we do know that the M division has been experimenting with quad-motor powertrains for at least a couple of years in ...

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you. 181.0-hp, 0.65-liter, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System) ...

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you. 181.0-hp, 0.65-liter, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System) ...