Is the BMW i8 Electric or Gas-Powered?
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The BMW i8 is electric, specifically a plug-in hybrid. Taking the BMW i8 2020 Extreme Night Meteor Limited Edition as an example: the manufacturer of this car is BMW (imported), its class is a sports car, with an electric motor of 143ps, a 6-speed automatic transmission, and the body type is a 2-door, 2-seat soft-top convertible. The car's dimensions are 4689mm in length, 1942mm in width, and 1282mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2800mm. It features a turbocharged intake form, mid-engine four-wheel drive, with a full-time four-wheel-drive system. The central differential structure is a multi-plate clutch, the front suspension type is an independent double-wishbone, and the rear suspension type is a five-link independent suspension.
As an i8 owner for 3 years, I find this question quite interesting. This car is actually a hybrid gem - the front wheels are powered by an electric motor while the rear wheels use a 1.5L turbocharged gasoline engine. For my daily 20km commute, I mostly drive on electricity which takes just 2 hours to fully charge via plug-in, offering quiet operation and cost savings. During long trips, the engine automatically kicks in with seamless power transition. The best part is the ability to switch between modes anytime - using electricity in city traffic to save fuel, while the engine recharges the battery during highway cruising. It delivers both the instant torque of an EV and the range assurance of a gasoline car, perfectly combining the strengths of both powertrains.