The 2014 BMW i3 is an all-new model. For city dwellers interested in buying an electric vehicle, the 2014 BMW i3 should make a compelling and spirited choice. Even a quick glance tells you the 2014 BMW i3 is not your ordinary BMW. As one of the first two models in BMWs new environmentally friendly i sub-brand, the i3 is free from the packaging constraints automakers typically encounter when placing electric components in a vehicle that was never intended to have them. It is also free from the historic expectations of what people expect a BMW to look like, drive like and be powered by. The result is a car that quite obviously looks unlike any BMW thats come before, but also one that is one of the most innovative on the road. At the same time, it still adheres to the fundamentals of the BMW brand: rear-wheel drive, responsive handling, a composed ride and energetic performance. The 2014 BMW i3 is powered by an electric motor fed by a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery pack located beneath the floor. The resulting 170 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque is sent to the rear wheels. the i3 went from zero to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds, making it by far the quickest electric vehicle weve tested other than the more expensive Tesla Model S. Charging times range from more than 20 hours when plugged into a normal 110-volt household outlet down to about four hours using a 240-volt outlet. The optional DC fast-charging system can fully recharge the battery in just 30 minutes. The 2014 BMW i3 is a four-door hatchback with seating for four passengers. offered in equally equipped full electric and Range Extender models. Both come in three different trim packages: base Mega World, Giga World and Tera World.