BMW i8

The BMW i8, first introduced as the BMW Concept Vision Efficient Dynamics, is a plug-in hybrid sports car developed by BMW. The 2015 model year BMW i8 has a 7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that delivers an all-electric range of 37 km (23 mi) under the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). Under the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cycle, the range in EV mode is 24 km (15 mi) with a small amount of gasoline consumption.

The BMW i8 can go from 0–100 km/h (0 to 60 mph) in 4.4 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The BMW i8 has a fuel efficiency of 2.1 L/100 km (134.5 mpg-imp; 112.0 mpg-US) under the NEDC test with carbon emissions of 49 g/km  EPA rated the i8 combined fuel economy at 76 equivalent (MPG-equivalent) (3.1 L gasoline equivalent/100 km; 91 mpg-imp gasoline equivalent).

The initial turbo diesel concept car was unveiled at the 2009 International Motor Show Germany. The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show. The i8 was released in Germany in June 2014. Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. began in August 2014. Global cumulative sales totaled almost 6,300 units through November 2015. The top selling markets are the United States, the UK and Germany.

Engine	B38A15T0 1.5L turbochargedInline-3 gasoline
Electric motor	98 kW (131 hp )
Transmission	Aisin F21-360 FT EOP
Battery	7.1 kWh lithium-ion battery
Range	500 km (310 mi) in Comfort mode (NEDC) 600 km (370 mi) in Eco Pro mode (NEDC) 530 km (330 mi) (EPA)
Electric range	37 km (23 mi) (NEDC) 24 km (15 mi)