BMW Released Details of Its Electrically Powered i4 Sedan
Daniel Johnson — November 19, 2019 — Autos
References: press.bmwgroup & engadget
BMW released some of the details ahead of the release of its 'i4' electric sedan, which will take place in 2021. The company outlined that the car will have a range of 600km or 373 miles. BMW's electric sedan will be powered by an 80 kWh battery that is used to power a 390kW motor. The car will be able to produce 530 horsepower, and it can accelerate to speeds of 60 mph in approximately four seconds. The i4 will also have a top speed of 124 mph, which is similar to the company's fossil fuel-powered cars.
BMW views the i4 sedan as an important part of its larger push toward electrically powered vehicles. Alongside the i4, the company will also release 25 vehicles that are either electrically powered or hybrids.
Image Credit: BMW
BMW views the i4 sedan as an important part of its larger push toward electrically powered vehicles. Alongside the i4, the company will also release 25 vehicles that are either electrically powered or hybrids.
Image Credit: BMW
Trend Themes
1. Electric Sedan Revolution - BMW's i4 electric sedan will offer long range, high horsepower and speedy acceleration, paving the way for electric sedans to become a new standard.
2. Scaling Electric Vehicle Production - BMW's push toward electrically powered vehicles and its release of 25 electric or hybrid vehicles indicate a growing trend in the automotive industry toward wider adoption and investment in electric vehicle production.
3. Innovative EV Battery Technology - BMW's development of an 80 kWh battery for use in the i4 electric sedan highlights a trend in electric vehicle battery technology focused on the development of larger and more efficient batteries.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry will continue to experience a major shift as electric vehicle technology progresses and becomes more widely adopted, with BMW's i4 sedan leading the charge toward a more sustainable future.
2. Renewable Energy - As the adoption of electric vehicles grows, the renewable energy industry is poised to benefit from the increased demand for sustainable power sources to charge electric vehicles.
3. Battery Technology - The development of larger and more efficient batteries for electric vehicles is a growing trend that is transforming the battery technology industry and creating new opportunities for innovation.
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