Certified 2020 BMW i3 120Ah s w/Range Extender Hatchback For Sale in Vero Beach, FL

The BMW i3 is BMW's first modern electric car. Powering base models is a 168-horsepower electric motor connected to the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission. The optional i3s model puts out 181 horsepower and 184 ft-lbs. of torque from a 42.2-kWh lithium-ion battery. BMW claims an updated 0-60 mph of 6.8 seconds from the i3s. Rear-wheel drive prevents all that torque steer in check, while also ensuring that the i3 lives up to BMW's high standards for vehicle dynamics and handling. The i3 may be a departure from traditional BMW aesthetics and design, but it still offers the automaker's enthusiasm for performance and style.

BMW claims that the i3 has an electric-only range of about 153 miles in normal everyday driving, which should be plenty for most people's daily commute. The car's charging times are remarkably short; BMW claims a scant 40 minutes are needed to charge the car up to 80 percent capacity through the standard DC fast-charging system. Even at home, on a conventional 220V charger, the i3 needs less than six hours to reach a full charge. For those who desire a bit more range, BMW offers a range extender a small 2-cylinder gasoline engine that functions as a generator. With the range extender, the i3 can travel about 200 miles until it needs a gas or charging station.

The cabin is accessed through a combination of traditional front doors and rear-hinged rear doors. Inside, the i3 uses a variety of materials available in several different color combinations, BMW offers 3 trim packages they call "Worlds" Mega, Giga, and Tera. Many of the materials are renewable, sewn from hemp, Kenaf and other unconventional plant fibers. More traditional materials are available as well, if desired.

Standard equipment on the i3 is plentiful, and includes BMW's iDrive system, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and USB connectivity, heated front seats, plus front and rear mounted parking sensors, an automatic climate control system, adaptive LED headlights and a rearview camera. Options include a navigation system that is smart enough to interact with the car and suggest alternate routes based on battery charge, power moonroof, and several driver assistance functions such as ACC Stop & Go Active Driving Assistant and a Parking Assistant.

Small Footprint

Electric Drivetrain

Efficient Usage Of Space

Good Driving Dynamics

Full Of Cutting-edge Technology

The i3 carries over into 2020 essentially unchanged, though a special edition has been introduced for the new model year. Dubbed the i3s Edition RoadStyle, the new car features black exterior paint with copper highlights around the grille, the front bumper and the side skirts. Inside, the RoadStyle gets brown leather seating surfaces and dark oak wood trim around the dashboard along with unique embroidery on the headrests. It also rides on black 20-inch wheels.

The BMW i3 is part of the new wave of electric and hybrid cars that are becoming more and more popular in the U.S. The i3 has relatively compact external dimensions, but still has a very usable cabin with surprising amounts of interior space. Standard equipment levels are high, and the i3 generally aims to compete in the compact premium segment, offering buyers plenty of luxury features in a car that is perhaps a little smaller than the traditional luxury cars of old.
Of course, the electric drivetrain is what really separates the i3 from its competitors. In standard form, it offers a combination of usable range and remarkably fast charging times. With the optional range extender equipped, the system offers functionality similar to other hybrid cars on the market such as the Chevrolet Volt. The i3 uses a range-extending gasoline engine exclusively as a generator, providing electric power to the rear wheel motors.