BMW will end i3 production in July as buyers shun once ground-breaking EV

BMW i3 — When it entered the market in 2013, the i3 was considered revolutionary in electromobility, but its boxy look put off buyers.

January 28, 2022 02:13 PM

BERLIN -- BMW will end production of its i3 full-electric car in July as buyers shun the once ground-breaking model even though battery-powered cars are becoming more popular.

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