This is the story of the BMW i8: from trailblazer for advanced propulsion technologies to a classic of the future. This plug-in hybrid sports car from BMW is the world's most successful electric sports car. Explore why the BMW i8 is now an affordable hybrid supercar icon-futuristic, fast, and selling for less than a new Camry.
Everything you need to know about the wild-looking, BMW i8 coupe and roadster plug. The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. The i8 was part of BMW's electrified fleet and was marketed under the BMW i sub-brand.
The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and was released in Germany in June 2014. [12] Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. began in August 2014.
[13] A roadster variant was launched in May 2018. [14. Top Gear reviews the BMW i8, the world's first petrol-electric hybrid supercar.
How does it fare against the competition? Find out inside. The BMW i8 Coupe and BMW i8 Roadster are high-performance plug-in hybrid sportscars. Unlike all-electric vehicles, the i8 features both a synchronous electric motor and a 1.5-liter TwinPower Turbo engine - giving drivers the flexibility to select between gasoline only, electric only, or an efficient blend of both.
BMW's hybrid halo car is expected to get a second chance as the company prepares a hotter replacement in the form of the 2026 i8 M. In this exclusive review on PeakMotors, we take a deep dive into BMW's most powerful and futuristic supercar, combining extreme performance, luxury craftsmanship, and cutting. As a blend of style, innovation, and eco-consciousness, the BMW i8 set new standards for hybrid performance cars.
BMW's supercar ambitions face a critical choice: electric, hybrid, or petrol power. With the market for EV supercars still niche, and the legendary appeal of high.