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2014 BMW i3: The starting price will be $44,950 in Canada

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2014 BMW i3: It will be on sale in the first half of 2014.

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BMW claims it will have 130 to 160 kilometers real-world EV range

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The car has a 22-kWh lithium-ion battery, which weighs 204 kg.

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19-inch light alloy wheels are standard, with 20-inch light alloy wheels optional.

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2014 BMW i3

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Size: The i3 will have an external footprint of the 1-Series, with the interior space of the company's larger 3-Series car.

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The i3 will go 0-60 km/h in 3.7 seconds and 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.

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The car will have an electronically limited top speed of 150 km/h.

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25 per cent of the plastic used in the car's interior is comprised of recycled materials.

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The dashboard's wood trim is crafted from "responsibly-forested eucalyptus."

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3 hour charging time with 220 Volt/30-amp BMW Wallbox. A 6 hour charging time with 220Volt/16 amp BMW Wallbox

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Optional SAE DC Combo Fast Charging allows for 80 per cent charge in 20 minutes.

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2014 BMW i3's remote app.

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There is no transmission tunnel dividing car’s interior.

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2014 BMW i3

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