Here at Fields BMW Northfield, we've noticed that more drivers in the Chicago area have been shopping for greener cars. Drivers want a way to lower their carbon footprint, or at least cut down on their trips to the gas station. One great thing about the green cars on our lot is that they offer the performance that the BMW brand is known for. No model exemplifies that better than the BMW i8 Spyder, and now we've heard that the newest version will come with a longer range than ever.
When you're driving a plug-in hybrid vehicle like the BMW i8 Spyder, you expect to see better fuel economy numbers. This is because BMW cars like this use a combination of electric and combustion power, making them far more efficient. However, there's also another important metric to measure when you're discussing hybrid cars. That's the all-electric range.
Simply put, this is how far a hybrid
vehicle can travel on battery power alone. For 2018, the battery pack
for the BMW i8 Spyder is receiving a big upgrade. Its capacity is set
to almost double, increasing from 7.1-kWh to 14-kWh. That should mean
a big improvement over its current 23 mile all-electric range.
As green cars continue to become more popular, you know that the BMW brand will have other updates in the works for their lineup of vehicles. The BMW i8 Spyder is also due for a refresh and will actually be available as a convertible and a coupe for the new year. We can't wait to see this stylish and sustainable new model in action for ourselves!
If you're in the market for luxury and advanced green tech, visit our BMW dealership near Evanston, IL. Our dealers will make it easy to find a car you'll love, and we're ready to answer any questions you have about the BMW car financing process. We can't wait to meet you!