The BMW i3 marks an important shift in the Bavarian automakers' ideology as its first-ever zero emission car to hit the market. The i3 may be small in looks, but it offers excellent handling with an optimized wheelbase for city and highway driving, as well as equal interior cabin space compared to the current 3 Series.
On Monday July 29 at 8:30 a.m. EST, greetings will ring out from London, Beijing and New York to mark the unveiling of the BMW i3 to a global audience. The spectacular premiere for this revolutionary vehicle takes place exactly two years after the BMW i3 Concept was presented in Frankfurt on 29 July 2011 prior to the International Motor Show (IAA).
The simultaneous launch in three continents highlights the global approach embodied by the BMW i3 towards resolving urban mobility issues worldwide. This approach is rooted in the holistic idea of a purpose-built vehicle concept boasting a unique design, sustainability throughout the value chain and complementary mobility services. As such, the BMW i3 redefines urban mobility for the present and future, setting benchmarks for sustainability, design, hallmark BMW dynamics and exemplary efficiency. It is the world’s first premium electric vehicle designed from the ground up to be powered by an electric drive system. It is also a world first by virtue of bringing together visionary design, pioneering technology and an innovative vehicle concept that includes a passenger cell made of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP).
In each of the three metropolises, BMW Group board members will present the BMW i3 in a live transmission, explaining the development history and technology of this innovative model and showing what form a global solution to the challenges of personal mobility could take.
The unveiling will be streamed live on the internet:
8:15 – approx. 10 a.m. EST:
Live broadcast including a speech by Dr. Norbert Reithofer and the unveiling event of the BMW i3
10:35 – 11:25 pm EST:
Best of the BMW i3 World Premiere
TV footage, videos and pictures from the event and the live stream can be found at: http://www.live.bmwgroup.com. The live stream will also be available at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h746QIGIMOc.
