[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-i3-updated\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-i3-updated\/","headline":"BMW i3 updated with new sportier version \u00a0","name":"BMW i3 updated with new sportier version \u00a0","description":"The arrival of the BMW i3 in 2013 was a landmark moment for not just the German carmaker but the entire automotive industry. Before this battery-powered hatchback, electric cars were widely seen as a joke, a super-niche toy for geeks with too much money. However, the i3 – which launched as a full-electric and petrol-electric plug-in hybrid – changed everything and suddenly, almost every car manufacturer was in the game of plug-in and electric vehicles. Fast forward four years and […]","datePublished":"2017-08-30","dateModified":"2017-08-31","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/BMW-i3-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/BMW-i3-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-i3-updated\/","about":["HOT HATCH","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":389,"keywords":["bmw","BMW i3","Electric Vehicle","EV","i3s"],"articleBody":"The arrival of the BMW i3 in 2013 was a landmark moment for not just the German carmaker but the entire automotive industry.Before this battery-powered hatchback, electric cars were widely seen as a joke, a super-niche toy for geeks with too much money.However, the i3 – which launched as a full-electric and petrol-electric plug-in hybrid – changed everything and suddenly, almost every car manufacturer was in the game of plug-in and electric vehicles.Fast forward four years and over 8,000 UK sales and it\u2019s mid-life refresh time for the UK\u2019s best-selling premium compact electric car. So how has BMW improved on what came before?The big news is that a new sportier variant – named the i3s – has been introduced, boasting a higher power output, enhanced handling, revised styling and new model-specific chassis technology.Priced upwards of \u00a336,975 on the road, the i3s uses a more powerful motor turning out 184bhp – up from the 170bhp in the standard model – and generating a peak torque of 270Nm, which is 20Nm more than before.This means it can get up to 62mph in 6.9 seconds, with a top speed of 99mph – figures which improve on the 7.3s and 93mph possible in the regular i3.Mileage range is often a sticking point for some motorists, but based on the NEDC cycle (which is the standard for working out fuel consumption and emissions), it can run for up to 174 miles. However, because no one will be driving the i3 in these lab-like conditions, you and I can expect that to drop to 125 miles in everyday use.A hybrid \u2018Range Extender\u2019 version of the i3s – costing \u00a340,125 – can dispatch a 0-62mph sprint in 7.7 seconds with the same 99mph top speed as the all-electric i3s, with CO2 emissions capped at 15g\/km. Introducing a two-cylinder petrol engine stretches its mileage range to 205 miles, but again, don\u2019t expect that in the real world.The facelift treatment has introduced a black finish for the car\u2019s A-pillars and roof lines, while all exterior lights are now LED as standard.Inside, both the i3 and i3s boast an updated version of the iDrive infotainment operating system, featuring a 10.2-inch touchscreen with an increased resolution of 1,440 by 540 pixels.BMW will show off the revised i3 and new i3s at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"BMW i3 updated with new sportier version \u00a0","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-i3-updated\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]