BMW Group adds its name to the list of environmentally-friendly carmakers.

BMW announced their plans for the availability of 500 all-electric cars for private use, on the U.S. market. The MINI E is BMW’s proposal for a low energy consumption vehicle, with zero emissions in traffic, although for now, it will only be available for a group of select private and corporate customers in California, New York and New Jersey states.

MINI E will be powered by a 150 kW electric motor, supplied by a high-performance rechargeable lithium-ion battery. A single battery charge offers autonomy of over 240 kilometers, or 150 miles.

BMW announced that the acceleration will get drivers from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 8.5 seconds; however, it has electronically limited the top speed to 152 km/h (95 mph). MINI E comes with a single-stage helical gearbox, and has a suspension system to perfectly match its weight distribution.

Source [ eFluxMedia ]