The ActiveE is part of BMW Group’s research to develop a sustainable driving option for BMW consumers in the United States.
The first BMW ActiveE 1-series was delivered to the United States on Friday, January 13th. The ActiveE 1-series was the first of a fleet of 700 BMW 1-series sedans converted to battery electric vehicles.
The ActiveE has a lithium-ion battery pack that is integrated into the tunnel and gas tank area. Having a liquid-cooled and heated pack basically means that whether it is in hot or cold weather the performance of the ActiveE should remain consistent. The ActiveE is said to have a driving range of up to 100 miles and goes from 0 to 60 mph in less than 9 seconds, which is not too shabby for an eco-friendly car.
This test fleet of 700 sedans that are being delivered to the United States will help to give BMW further real-world information on how electric-car drivers use plug-in vehicles on a daily basis. The 700 ActiveE BMW sedans will be sold on two year leases and the households that use them will give feedback on their usage to BMW. The test fleet will be delivered to BMW customers in New York, Boston, Hartford, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, and Sacramento over the next several weeks.
The first 100 percent BMW that is a 100 percent electric car is the ActiveE, however, it will not be the last. BMW Group’s next step towards an emission-free, mass produced electric vehicle will be the release of the BMW i3 electric in 2013. The BMW i3 will focus on providing eco-friendly transportation to consumers in congested urban areas.
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