This is the all-new BMW i3. Despite the name, it has nothing in common with the quirky four-door hatchback of the 2000s, except for the logo on the hood. However, just like the original i3, which put BMW on the map as a serious electric car maker that would go out of its way to build something unique, the all-new i3 brings the latest and greatest in terms of technology.

 

There’s no two ways about it: The i3 has huge shoes to fill. This is the electric version of the 3 Series sedan, a model that has historically been BMW’s most important nameplate. It looks like the Bavarian carmaker understood the assignment, giving the i3 over 400+ miles of range and 400-kilowatt charging. Here's what else you need to know.