2013 BMW Electric Car

The first electric car by BMW in 2013 should reach the market. Head of the Group Norbert Reithofer said at the Auto China show in Beijing, be that the so-called “Mega City Vehicle” under a new brand name offered and will be completely redesigned. BMW wants to use carbon fiber reinforced plastics mainly for the body.

Since 2009, more than 600 two-seater Mini E electric drive for the car company for testing on the go. Next year should go further fleet based on the BMW Concept Activée in China to customers. China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) and the state power company State Grid will be available as partners in the use of vehicles to the side. The Chinese and the German Government to support this project.

The resulting findings will influence the future development of electric vehicles for the Chinese market. Reithofer is for the future even more in prospect: “In the future we will offer in China, a New Energy Vehicle. This vehicle will be developed together with our joint venture partner Brilliance produce locally, “said Reithofer.