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Photoblog: The BMW i3 debut in New York

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Today BMW introduced the electric BMW i3. The new EV will go on sale in the US market in the second quarter of 2014, and starts with a base MSRP of $41,350, before any federal or state incentives, and before Destination & Handling fee (currently $925).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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