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BMW Launches New EV Car: 912 km Range, Supercar Looks, and Powerful Engine!
- •BMW has officially launched its New Gen 3 Series in India, offering both electric and petrol variants.
- •The BMW i3 50 xDrive electric model boasts a 912 km range (WLTP) and supports up to 400 kW DC charging.
- •Petrol variants include a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine (437 HP) and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (255 BHP).
- •The new BMW i3 50 xDrive features the BMW Panoramic iDrive system, a 17.9-inch central display, and Level 2 ADAS safety.
- •Priced around 1 crore in Indian currency, the India launch time and price are yet to be announced by the company.
Key Questions Answered
The BMW i3 50 xDrive offers a claimed electric driving range of up to 912 km according to WLTP standards. It supports DC fast charging up to 400 kW, allowing the vehicle to extend its driving range by up to 423 km in just 10 minutes.
The interior features the BMW Panoramic iDrive system, which includes Panoramic Vision, a 17.9-inch central display, and Amazon Alexa+ voice control. For safety, the vehicle is equipped with a Level 2 ADAS system, featuring a Motorway Assistant that supports hands-free driving up to 130 km/h in certain markets.
The petrol lineup includes a four-cylinder option producing 255 BHP and the new six-cylinder M 350 xDrive flagship. The M350 xDrive uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine with 48-volt mild-hybrid tech, generating about 437 horsepower and 580 Nm of torque to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.1 seconds.
