From BMW`s website we bring you in a premiere some of the official details of the company`s latest creation – the iX – the ultimate EV in terms of technology. And from the way it looks, feels, and drives, it is definitely BMW`s most impressive model ever built.

Speaking of technologies and exterior design – not to mention the powerful configuration under the hood – Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW`s senior design, explains how the model shows and feels. He stated that the “car is technologycally complex, but it feels very clear and uncomplicated.” The brand new iX also “offers a mobile living space in which people will feel at ease, where the car`s intelligence is only there where you need it.”

All these impressive atributes about the technology it embodies, leaves the company`s BMW 7-Series way behind in terms of high-tech features. Plus, the intimidating looks and extreme power makes it indeed a one-of-a-kind type of a futuristic vehicle.

As we can depict from the media gallery below, the oversized front grille makes it manacing, while all the sensors, cameras or radars it incorporates, make it complete in every possible way. Not to mention the plethora of advanced driver assistance systems which provide driving pleasure at its best.

The massive SUV stands on the company`s new architecture designed for battery-electric models. That comes with a new all-electric powertrain, consisting of two-electric motors and a massive 100kWh battery pack. The electric motors develop more than 500 horsepower, while the battery pack adds a 600-mile range. However, as the company also states, the aforementioned numbers “are based on the car`s current stage of development.” Even so, it runs very fast from 0 to 100 km/h, and according to BMW, this would be in less than 5.0 seconds, which is also staggering.

One of the car`s main improvements is the hexagonal steering wheel it comes with, which means that it “improves ease and gives the driver a better view of the information display.”

Other features that caught the reader`s attention is the electric seat button console found on the door panels, or the largest glass surface ever designed in a BMW car. What is also interesting, is that the carmaker has left intact all the features from the iNext prototype, including the semi-autonomous system. And even if the iX is still in its “series production development phase,” we surely have a full idea of how it will finally arrive on the market. Speaking of production, the new iX will be built at the company`s new Dingolfing plant, with production to start next year.

More details and photos with the new BMW iX will be released shortly, meanwhile, have a look at what we know so far about the model in the media gallery below!

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The BMW German based carmaker has announced that the 2015 i3 electric car will come with an increased price in the United States, both for the standard i3 as well as for the i3 REx, even if no performance changes were announced. But how come the high pricing?

First off, the 2015 BMW i3 will cost $43,350 as opposed to $41,350, meaning a $1,050 raise, while the 2015 BMW i3 REx is now set at $47,200, compared to the last year`s price of $46,125.

The price raise was first set due to the higher destination and handling fees, which now stands at $950 for both models. Another reason for the higher price would be the reported “new software update” that might bring some important changes in the car`s performance and drivability.

Other than that, both models will come with the same motorizations, meaning an electric motor on the standard electric car, which is backed by a 22-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery. The model develops a good 170 horsepower and 184 Nm of torque, and has an 81 mile range.

The 2015 BMW i3 REx will be equipped with the same 650-cc two-cylinder gasoline unit, backed by an electric motor, but will come with a higher mile range of 150 miles, as opposed to the all-electric version.

BMW and Volkswagen have recently partnered ChargePoint to develop and build around 100 fast charging points for EVs, all over the United States.

The BMW i8 officially unveiled last year at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, has recently made its way to Puerto Rico in a premiere, the model being bought by a BMW fan.

The BMW i8 bought and brought to Puerto Rico is wearing a one-off body paintjob and it might be regarded quite exclusive, especially in Puerto Rico, where life is expensive as it can be.

The BMW i8 is the second BMW`s model to wear the “i” brand, after the i3 hatchback, being built in Germany since June 2014, with deliveries already to start in the US, in August.

The BMW i8 is coming in the shape of a two-door coupe body, being fitted with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline three-cylinder gasoline unit under the hood.

The BMW i8 is also backed by an electric motor, which outputs an additional 131 horsepower, when hooked to a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery.

What is also interesting about the BMW i8 is that the model comes with an impressive mile range of 600 km, in the EcoPro mode.

The dice are already thrown for the BMW i8, as the company`s powerful hybrid has been set at more than $200,000 on eBay.

The regular model comes with a $136,000 price in the United States and in case you want some extra goodies, than you will have to settle for a good $150,000.

In case you don’t want to wait too long to receive your BMW i8 then you will have to pay more than $200,000 to have it at your door by Christmas, as the model will be received directly from the company or you can be easily bought directly from eBay.

The BMW i8 found on eBay is also new, as the model was ridden for only 99 miles and coming at the right price of $219,900, while the most expensive one stands at 227 miles and comes with $263,900.

The BMW i8 plug-in hybrid is built in Leipzig, Germany, coming in a two-door coupe body style and packing a hybrid synchronous motor, developing 131 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque.

The hybrid motor is also helped by a range extender 1.5-liter I3 turbo, which outputs an additional 228 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque, reaching a total output of 357 horsepower and 570 Nm of torque.

A BMW i9 supercar was long discussed and debated and now it seems that the German based premium carmaker is apparently preparing the model for 2016.

This comes after the German media has launched some rumors, stating that the BMW i9 will be launched on the market in a couple of years, being the little brother of the i8 plug-in hybrid.

The model is aimed to compete against other hypecars like the McLaren P1, the Ferrari LaFerrari or the Porsche 918 Spyder.

In terms of visuals, the BMW i9 is rumored to sport a much more aggressive body style, larger unit under the hood, backed by a more powerful electric motor.

We might be talking here about a 3.0-liter six-cylinder unit under the hood, backed by an electric ranger, sporting more power than the i8`s 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged unit.

More details with the upcoming BMW i9 will be released perhaps at the the German carmaker will make an official announcement about its launch.

The BMW German based luxury carmaker has recently revealed the Active Hybrid 7 Individual Edition in Japan, with the “green” model to become available at its local dealerships in December.

The BMW Active Hybrid 7 Individual Edition is the company`s newest green model, coming available in two colors, the Mineral White and the Citrine Black.

At the exterior, the Active Hybrid 7 Individual Edition bears some slight modifications at the BMW`s Individual badging, sunroof, the model also wearing the newly introduced 20-inch alloy wheels.

Inside however, the BMW Active Hybrid 7 Individual Edition is tweaking Merino premium leather upholstery, Alcantara roof liner, wood and leather steering, ash grain white, the piano black, or the BMW Individual sill plates.

Under the hood, the BMW Active Hybrid 7 Individual Edition is sporting a 3.0-liter TwinPower six-cylinder unit, backed by an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery.

The powertrain provides an overall 349 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque, making the 7 Individual Edition reach the 0 to 100 km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds.

The BMW Active Hybrid 7 Individual Edition will be produced in just 20 units and will be priced at 12,100,000 YEN, or 95,500 euros.

The BMW German based automaker has also brought its green models at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, with the eDrive Hybrid also to be unveiled at the event.

The BMW X5 eDrive Hybrid was first showcased at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and now the company has publicly unveiled the model, which comes with a lot of visual and performance goodies.

In terms of visuals, the plug-in hybrid is no different than the standard X5, but a power connector for charging can now be seen on the front left fender, for an easy access when powering the voltage battery, packed at the rear of the vehicle.

The main characteristic of the BMW X5 eDrive Hybrid is the powertrain, as it comes equipped with a four-cylinder petrol unit and the BMW`s turbocharging technology, backed by an electric motor, generating a total of 272 horsepower.

With all this power, the X5 eDrive Hybrid is capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 7 seconds, which is pretty good for a hybrid-plug in.

The carmaker has also come up with three drive modes for the eDrive Hybrid, meaning the Intelligent Hybrid, Pure Electric and the Save Battery modes, each one coming with its own characteristics.

The BMW Concept X5 eDrive model is ending up in our news again in a new promotional video, which highlights the car`s details and performance.

First off, the BMW Concept X5 eDrive is wrapped in the Silverflake metallic paintjob, with the BMW i Blue accents, tweaking aerodynamic roof rails, or the 21-inch alloy wheels.

Annette Connor, the Communications Manager at the BMW, reported that the BMW Concept X5 eDrive is the embodiment of true power, dynamics and efficiency that puts together a conventional engine with the eDrive concept of an electric drive.

Speaking about power, the BMW Concept X5 eDrive is equipped with a TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder petrol unit, developing 245 horsepower, backed by an electric motor, generating an additional 95 horsepower.

The plug-in hybrid is hooked to a lithium-ion battery, which provides a maximum fuel efficiency of just 3.8 L / 100 km and CO2 emissions under 90 g/km.

The fuel consumption is also highlighted by an electric range of 30 km, while the 0 to 100 km/h sprint is done in less than 7 seconds.

The BMW i3 has been recently introduced in China, where the great electric car will be priced from $73,000 or the equivalent of 449,800 CNY.

The BMW i3 electric will not come cheap in China, as it is considered to be a premium model, with the vehicle to come with a $42,300 price in the US, including the destination fee.

In China, the BMW i3 will cost even more, due to the handling and destination charges, but the company foresees high sales in the Asian country.

To be a reminder, the BMW i3 electric was first launched last year, being manufactured in Leipzig, Germany, being designed by Richard Kim and becoming the first “green” i model from the carmaker.

The BMW i3 is an extraordinary city car, coming with a five-door hatchback body, while under the hood, it packs a rear-engine and a rear-wheel drive system.

We are talking about an electric motor, which outputs a great 250 Nm of torque, hooked to a single-speed transmission, while the 650cc two-cylinder petrol range extender, provides an additional of 34 horsepower.

The BMW i8 hybrid sports car has already been sold out in the UK and now the German based automaker will have to put the other UK customers on hold, for the next 10 months.

BMW i8 has been sold out in just two weeks after sales started in the United Kingdom, with the Park Lane dealership leading ahead with 170 orders.

If that wasn’t enough, rumors also state that the US buyers are also in tight spot, after the stock with the i8 has also dried out in a blink of an eye.

The pricing list concerning sales in the UK starts from 99,125 GBP, while in the US, the hybrid can be yours for 135,700 dollars.

The BMW i8 hybrid supermodel is powered by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged TwinPower Turbo petrol burner, backed by an electric motor with the BMW`s eDrive technology.

The 1.5-liter combustion unit outputs 231 horsepower, sending the power to the rear wheels, while the electric motor develops an additional 131 horsepower on the front wheels.

The BMW i8 also comes with an all-electric range of around 35 kilometers, at a top speed of 120 km/h.