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Mar132015 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

BMW i begins the era of electric mobility in Slovenia

The BMW i brand has officially entered the Slovenian market, indicating the mobility guidelines of the future. The BMW i is a symbol for purebred automotive concepts, sustainability throughout the value chain, additional mobile services and a fresh definition of premium based on sustainable development. The first BMW i showroom was opened in Ljubljana's BTC in the Crystal Palace, which will be run by an authorized BMW i dealer and repairer Avto Aktiv. Lothar Schupet, CEO of BMW Group Slovenia, said at the launch of the BMW i brand: “BMW i represents a comprehensive approach to sustainable, zero-emission mobility. With the launch of the brand and both models, the BMW i3 and the BMW i8 market, we are beginning a new era of electric mobility in Slovenia as well. With BMW i, we are offering solutions for the future today. ”At yesterday's official press conference

Jan142015 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

BMW i is coming to Slovenia in March

Automotive

The green light for the sale of the iv series in Slovenia was given in Munich, it was announced at the regular annual conference at BMW. The only salon of the i series will be in Ljubljana for once, namely in BTC. An all-electric BMW i3 and a plug-in sports hybrid i8 will be available. So BMW is also actively competing with electric vehicles, especially the Mercedes B-Class. It is worth mentioning that in addition to the i3 and i8 models, it will also be possible to get a plug-in hybrid X5 xDrive 40e at the end of the summer. This year, BMW will also receive novelties such as the 2 Series Convertible, which will be presented on 2 February. This will be followed by the X5 M and X6M, followed by the revamped 1 Series and the all-new 7 Series.

Jan262014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments

Expensive charge for BMW i3

Automotive

The BMW i3, which has been on the German market since last November, is not yet sold as a hot bun. Thus, only 90 copies were sold in Germany in December. But at BMW, they report that demand for the model is in line with their expectations, as they have already accepted around 10.000 orders across Europe. However, they do not say what the current production capacity of the factory in Leipzig, where they produce the electric model i3, is. But potential German buyers of the i3 could also be deterred from buying by the rather expensive cost of electricity. At the launch of its electric car in Germany, BMW has installed around 1.000 charging stations, where it can now be charged. However, charging prices are quite high! Thus, in addition to the monthly rent (EUR 9,50), it is necessary to pay EUR 2,49 for each hour of charging