All-Electric BMW X3, MINI Models Coming by 2020
BMW is looking to stay ahead of its competitors in the electric vehicle segment.
With Mercedes-Benz announcing its new EQ sub-brand at the 2016 Paris Motor Show, BMW is looking to launch an all-electric MINI model by 2019, as well as an all-electric version of the BMW X3. In a recent interview, BMW CEO Harald Krueger confirmed that MINI EV will arrive by 2019, with the BMW X3 EV following a year later. Naturally, both vehicles will take advantage of the technologies developed under BMW’s i sub-brand, which currently offers the i3 and i8.
Krueger however, believes BMW is staying one step ahead of the competition: “Competitors are now in phase one on their electric strategy, while we’re entering phase two,” he said. “We’re already well on our way to electrifying the core portfolio, using powertrain technology from BMW i.”
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He did decline to reveal specifications on the upcoming vehicles, saying that they will be “competitive” in terms of range and price. Sales of BMW plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are on track to reach about 60,000 units this year, nearly double what BMW did in 2015.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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