ActiveE BMW 1 Series Is The Electric

The first electric car from BMW with paint of the production model debuts in March, in Geneva, Switzerland. We speak of ActiveE, a version with 100% electric powertrain based on the 1 Series coupe. According to the German manufacturer, the vehicle gains the streets already this year to be tested by selected customers for the brand, while its mass production began only in 2013.

The BMW ActiveE is driven by an electric motor of alternating current, which according to BMW generates the equivalent of 168 bhp and 25.4 lb.-ft. of torque. Since the energy comes from batteries lithium ion, located at the rear of the car. The mark, however, does not disclose the range car with full load, but says it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9 seconds and top speed is electronically limited to 145 km/h.