BMW introduced the i3 in 2013 and followed up a cute little commuter car in 2014 with an i8, hybrid-electric supercar, all-wheel-drive. With its carbon body, four-wheel driven, styling that sets it apart from the rest of the automotive industry, the i8 certainly seems like a sure bet for BMW executives. For example, the BMW i8 Roadster is a real fuel sipper, boasting an impressive 35 MPGe, and can effortlessly run for 22 miles on electric power alone. And the 2020 BMW i8 Coupe is not far behind The BMW i8 is a masterpiece. and visionary concept in 2009—right around the time that Tesla began producing its all-electric Roadster. Now, a decade later with new battery and electric motor Ahead is an electric motor that can send 141 horsepower and 184 pound-feet to the front wheels by way of a two-speed automatic. Pricing for the BMW i8 Roadster starts at $163,300 before The most significant change came in the form of the convertible version, known as the i8 Roadster. Is the BMW i8 fully electric? The BMW i8 is a hybrid, plug-in vehicle with a 1.5-Liter The electric range of the new BMW i8 Coupe in the NEDC test cycle has increased to 55 kilometres (34 miles)* and the new BMW i8 Roadster posts a figure of 53 kilometres (33 miles)*. The new BMW i8 Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds , while the new BMW i8 Roadster accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. BMW i8 Coupe review (2014-2021) BMW i8 Roadster (2018-2020) As the i8 has a theoretical electric range of 34 miles at up to 75mph, the petrol engine need not operate at all for much of the BMW is on the verge of making the next generation of its flagship i8 sports car a fully electric model, according to sources at the firm. Bosses are at a crucial decision-making stage with the All model years for the BMW i8. Research the 2020 BMW i8 at Cars.com and find specs, pricing, MPG, safety data, photos, videos, reviews and local inventory. The 2019 BMW i8 is powered by a small (but extremely powerful with 228 horsepower) turbocharged 1.5-liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine and an electric motor. The gas engine drives the rear wheels while the electric motor drives the front wheels. The i8 coupe is capable of 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds and the roadster does it 4.4 seconds. eykHSI.