The new BMW i3 2022 has been officially unveiled. This new model is not related to the electric car that BMW markets in Europe. It is a 100% electric variant of the BMW 3 Series that can be found in China. An electric sedan that boasts more than 500 kilometers of autonomy on a single charge.
The new 100% electric car from BMW has made its debut in society. After a significant number of leaks and sightings during the development phase, the new BMW i3 2022 debut in society. A model that should not be confused with the electric one that the brand has been marketing in Europe. And it is that we are, basically, before a electric variant of the Chinese BMW 3 Series.
The newest addition to BMW’s family of electric vehicles is set to contend in China. The new BMW i3 eDrive35L It is based on the Saloon-bodied Series, a very popular saloon in the competitive Chinese market and which led sales of premium models in its segment last year.
The keys to the new BMW i3 2022
Compared to a standard BMW 3 Series, the new i3 eDrive35L has a 11 centimeters longer wheelbase. The extended wheelbase is crucial to improve the space available in the cabin and, above all, to accommodate all the components of the electric powertrain.
BMW, together with its local partner in China, have taken into account the characteristics of the Asian Giant’s roads when carrying out the development process. The suspension has been appropriately adjusted. It is also worth mentioning the level of connectivity and the BMW OS8 operating system.
The measurements of the new BMW i3 2022
The autonomy of the new BMW i3 2022
The “heart” of the new i3 destined for the Chinese market is neither more nor less than a lithium-ion battery of 70.3 kWh (66.1 kWh of net capacity). The primary purpose of the battery is none other than to power the fifth-generation eDrive propulsion system. The total power reaches 210kw (286 hp) and the maximum torque is located in the 400Nm respectively. Thanks to this, this electric sedan can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.
At this point, a crucial question should be asked. What is the autonomy of the new i3? declare a autonomy of 526 kilometers and an average consumption of 14.3 kWh at 100 km. It is important to note that these figures correspond to the CLTC approval cycle applied in China. It is a less demanding and realistic standard than the WLTP cycle used in Europe.
The technical sheet of the new BMW i3 2022
* Figures corresponding to the CLTC homologation cycle applied in China
Regarding the loading times, will vary depending on the electrical outlet used. The new BMW electric accepts maximum charging powers of 95 kW (DC) and 11 kW (AC). Using a 95 kW DC charging point, it will take only 35 minutes to complete the charge from 10 to 80%. Taking this load capacity as a reference, in just 10 minutes approximately 100 km of autonomy will be obtained.
Release date and price of the new BMW i3 2022
When will it hit the market? It must be made clear, once again, that we are dealing with a model intended exclusively for the Chinese market. The new BMW i3 eDrive35L will be produced at a factory located in Lydia, Shenyang (China). These facilities are operated by BMW’s joint venture with Brilliance. At the moment its price is unknown, but the brand emphasizes that it will enter the Chinese market next May.
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