BMW ELECTRIC CARS.

The respective range of an electric vehicle depends on various factors such as driving style, route conditions, vehicle equipment, weather conditions and payload.

As is the case for a vehicle with a conventional combustion system, driving style also affects the range of an electric car. As a general rule: an anticipatory, relaxed and uniform style of driving optimises your range. If, for example, you reduce your speed on the motorway, you can noticeably increase your range as a result. During recuperation, that means whenever you lift your foot from the accelerator pedal, kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy and fed into the battery – and you gain further miles in range.

High average speeds (highway) reduce the range most significantly, while inner-city traffic leads to a higher range due to lower speed and higher recuperation shares (in contrast to vehicles with internal combustion engines). Furthermore, the range is reduced at low temperatures due to heating, and high temperatures with strong air conditioning. Regarding the special features/equipment, the selection of larger tire combinations generally reduces the range (if the aerodynamic disadvantage is not compensated for by a more closed wheel design). The rolling resistance class of tyres is also relevant for the range: e.g. the use of a winter tire reduces the range compared to a Label A summer tire.

In the model selection, the communicated range is based on the WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light-Duty Test Procedure) cycle.

WLTP enables a calculation of the range under prescribed driving conditions. WLTP assumes a defensive driving style with a route mix of city streets, country roads and highways. WLTP figures may not reflect real life driving results, which will depend upon a number of factors including the starting charge of the battery, accessories fitted (post-registration), variations in weather, driving styles and vehicle load. 

The range indicator enables you to estimate the range under your typical driving conditions. The outer circle represents the calculated range value based on linear distances (not the actual street map), while the inner bold circle shows the calculated value –30% to take the real-life routes into account.  

Leasing:

• The customer does not have to take care of the re-marketing of the electric vehicle after the leasing contract has expired.
• The customer can order various services such as Service Inclusive on top.

Financing:

• The customer is the owner of the electric vehicle.
• The customer can finance the electric vehicle over a longer period compared to leasing.

Within leasing yes, within financing no: however, there is the option of taking an insurance through the BMW insurance partner.

Country-specific. Most countries offer now state subsidies for electric vehicles. In addition to the state, additional municipal subsidies are often offered.

Country-specific. Yes, in some countries tax benefits such as the elimination of vehicle tax are offered.

Country-specific. In most countries, leasing or financing agreements are possible without a down payment.