First released in 2013, the i3 marked BMW‘s initial foray into the realm of mainstream electric vehicles. Primarily designed as a city car rather than a long-distance traveler, it wrapped up its U.S.

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The BMW i3 can be a great bargain on the used market, but there are some issues you should be aware of. BMW was one of the first car manufacturers to debut a mass-market EV, the i3, in 2013. Like ...