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Electric Supercar: BMW i8 [Electric]

Model: BMW i8 MK 1 - Years 2014-2021

BMW i8: a symbol of luxury and speed at the same time. This vehicle has been designed primarily for maximum performance with CO2 emissions comparable to a small car. It features a charging system (plug-in, with wallbox and charging cable) and it is possible to recover energy to recharge the battery. BMW claims astonishing figures: it can travel up to 23 miles in electric-only mode thanks to the synchronous motor with a power of 131 horsepower; this motor is paired with a three-cylinder turbo engine producing 231 hp and 360 Nm of torque, for a total of 360 hp and 570 Nm. Maximum speed of 155 mph and acceleration from 0 to 62 mph in 4.4 seconds.

Updated on 12 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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