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BMW Releases First Official Teaser of Megacity Electric Vehicle

02 July, 2010 12:55:00
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BMW has released the first official teaser of the upcoming Megacity electric vehicle that will hit market in 2013 and will be the first model under a new BMW sub-brand.

The Megacity will be electric only and features a carbon-fiber chassis produced in a new carbon-fiber plant BMW is building together with composites expert SGL Group specifically for its new Megacity Vehicle.

The Megacity EV is expected to have a range between 100 and 130 miles to a charge.

The Megacity will employ SB LiMotive lithium-ion battery pack with roughly 35 kWh of capacity, mounted below the floor of the car. The battery delivers the juice to a 134 horsepower electric motor driving the rear wheels. Top speed will reportedly be limited to 95 mph.
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Despite its small proportions, the vehicle will be a four-seater. Earlier this year, BMW announced plans to build its electric vehicles at its plant in Leipzig, Germany.

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