Unlike all other electric cars in the segment, the BMW i3 is built on a unique platform. It consists of an aluminium chassis and a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) body, bonded together.

BMW was one of the first car manufacturers to debut a mass-market EV, the i3, in 2013. Like every non-Tesla EV from that era, the i3 was a quirky, hatchback-type thing with a city car range.

The next-gen BMW 3 Series and i3 duo is expected in 2026, utilizing different constructions, and it might look a lot like ...

The BMW i3 range hasn’t turned the world of motoring ... With a tall and narrow body, the i3 feels precariously perched above its chassis. The weight of motor and batteries might well be kept ...

The BMW i3, launched in 2013, was significant for much more than just its quirky looks, with its carbon fibre shell and ...