BMW i8: Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics

The BMW i8 was first introduced as the BMW Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics. It was first introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid with a three cylinder turbodiesel engine under development by BMW.



The BMW i8 has a 7.2 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which delivers an all-electric range of 35 km. Additionally, there are two electric motors with 139 horsepower. It allows an acceleration to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.


The new BMW i8 Vision Efficient Dynamics combines superb driving performance with extremely low consumption. A hybrid drive system and a revolutionary design are among the highlights. The film reveals how a sustainable, but enjoyable future BMW will look like.

The BMW i8 hybrid car is part of BMW's "Project i" and will be marketed as a new brand, BMW i. It will be available in the market next year.