Overview
Belonging to the subcompact hatchback segment, the 2014 BMW i3 Electric Hatchback carries all the qualities of a true electric vehicle. With a starting price of MSRP $41,350, the BMW i3 offers 2 trims. This puts it in direct competition with cars like the Nissan Leaf Electric and the Ford Focus Electric. There aren’t any powertrain options to explore here. The i3 is equipped with a single rear-mounted motor setup with a rated power output of 170 horsepower. In a straight line, the i3 clocks a 0-60 of 7.1 seconds. A 22 kWh battery can be found here, which gives the i3 a range of 80 miles. While the powertrain leaves you devoid of choices, the choice is instead offered through the 6 beautiful colors available for the car.
