BMW i3 MegaCity on road test

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BMW plans to sell 30,000 units BMW i3 in the first year and then proceed to complete the sales in 2014. In addition, the BMW will also debut brand "i" at late next month with the words "Born Electric".

BMW i3 run entirely by electricity will be produced along with i8 plug-in hybrid, was developed based on Vision EfficientDynamics concept version appeared in 2009 Franfurt Motor Show, and will be launched in the market in 2013.

Both BMW i3 and i8 will be produced at BMW's Leipzig plant and share some common components such as electric motors, avionics, lithium-ion of high voltage, the frame is made of aluminum and carbon fiber. BMW i3 MegaCity uses engine with a capacity of 136 hp (100 kW/134 hp).

The i3 MegaCity has priced about € 40,000 (approximately $ 55,483).