On Monday, Apr 18th, BMW unveiled the ActiveE electric vehicle. In a press conference at the BMW Manhattan store, Rich Steinberg, Caput of Electrical Vehicles for BMWNA, delivered a oral communication to the press describing some of the features and functionality of the new ActiveE.

ActiveE field trials showtime this autumn in New York Metro, Greater Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento and Boston. Seven hundred BMW ActiveE vehicles will exist offered through a 24-month lease for $499 per month with a down payment of $2,250. The lease owners will receive unlimited miles and the standard BMW warranty. ActiveE serves equally a bed test for the 2013 BMW i3 which will feature several technologies deployed in the ActiveE.

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The exterior blueprint of the BMW ActiveE is differentiated from the regular i Serial Coupe by the power dome in the hood which provides space for the batteries located under information technology. The Alpine White body features silverish "excursion-inspired" graphics on a blueish groundwork. A series of custom graphics volition be offered to customers. Inside, the electrified look and feel is represented by several blue-illuminated design elements. Considering in that location are no exhaust pipes, the rear diffuser is replaced past a closed rear apron.

BMW ActiveE uses a powerful electric synchronous motor. Maximum power output of the electric drive system is 170 horsepower while maximum torque of 184 lb-ft is available from a standstill, as is typical of electric vehicles and it remains bachelor across an uncommonly broad load range. Pinnacle speed is electronically express at around 90 mph. BMW ActiveE volition accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 9 seconds.

BMW also launches a new set up of ConnectedDrive features in the ActiveE. With BMW MyRemote, BMW enables the user to access the extensive range of BMW ConnectedDrive functions via an app for the Apple iPhone (from 3G) and the iPad.

The reservation process for the ActiveE leases will begin in late summertime 2011.