A used BMW i3 is great fun to drive – zippy, agile and with sharp, responsive steering and handling. As an electric car, acceleration is virtually instant. On the road and behind the wheel, everything feels quiet, smooth and calm. There’s no mistaking the fact that you’re driving an electric car.
Although the i3 has been in existence since 2013, its design – inside and out – still feels futuristic. The front kidney grille provides the iconic BMW styling, while the two-tone paintwork simply adds character. Colour combinations include Melbourne Red with Frozen Grey, Capparis White with Blue, and Fluid Black with Blue.
The interior is no less impressive, and perhaps one of the leading features of a used BMW i3. For a compact car, it can comfortably seat four adults, and as a five-door model, access to the rear seating is easy. The boot is surprisingly sizable too, at 260 litres. This can be expanded to a generous 1,100 litres when the rear seats are folded down; this is an innovative, adaptable layout.
The cabin is spacious, and clean in more than just design; the interior of the BMW i3 features door trim panels, and a dashboard made from renewable natural fibres. Sustainability has been a priority during the build of the i3 – overall, 25% renewable raw materials and recycled plastics were used in the interior of the car. The textile upholsteries are made of up to 100% recycled polyester.
The BMW i3 comes complete with the sophisticated BMW iDrive system, accessible via the touchscreen or a rotary controller. The driver’s seating position is relatively high, so whoever’s behind the wheel may feel they’re piloting a larger car.