BMW will reportedly release an electric SUV in 2021
- 8 years ago
BMW is planning to launch its electric SUV, the i5, in 2021.
Automobile Mag first reported in August that BMW was working on Project iNext: a commitment to release an all-electric car with self-driving capabilities by 2021.
But Autocar reported for the first time on Monday that the Project iNext car will be an electric SUV.
Autocar cites sources who said BMW chose an SUV bodystyle to accommodate the size of a battery pack without sacrificing the car's proportions.
BMW also chose an SUV because it appeals to a segment with greater demand and profit margins than hatchbacks, according to the sources.
We conceived the i brand to work for the long term.
The electric car market is emerging but we see enough to be confident that consumers are understanding what it is about.
What’s more, 80% of i customers are new to BMW.
Automobile Mag first reported in August that BMW was working on Project iNext: a commitment to release an all-electric car with self-driving capabilities by 2021.
But Autocar reported for the first time on Monday that the Project iNext car will be an electric SUV.
Autocar cites sources who said BMW chose an SUV bodystyle to accommodate the size of a battery pack without sacrificing the car's proportions.
BMW also chose an SUV because it appeals to a segment with greater demand and profit margins than hatchbacks, according to the sources.
We conceived the i brand to work for the long term.
The electric car market is emerging but we see enough to be confident that consumers are understanding what it is about.
What’s more, 80% of i customers are new to BMW.