If you’re a fan of the compact and environmentally-friendly 2016 BMW i3, then you’re sure to love what BMW has in store for the model for 2017. The new i3 model will provide 50 percent more battery life, something that is certainly going to please fans of the compact model. The additional battery life is due to a new higher energy density of the lithium ion cells. That greater battery power means the model will be able to travel more than 100 miles, even with the air conditioning or heat turned up full-blast. The motor will allow the model to accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in just about seven seconds.

2016 BMW i3

The new 2017 BMW i3 model is not yet available, but you can certainly visit BMW of Peabody today and take a test drive of the 2016 model, the 2016 BMW i3 Hatchback Four-Door with Range Extender. This sleek vehicle is ideally suited to urban environments like the Greater Boston, MA area. The 2016 BMW i3 is powered by a combination electric battery with a gasoline-powered range extender that allows the model to travel approximately 150 miles before needing to be recharged and refueled. So not only is the model ideal for those who live in crowded cities, but it’s also perfect for those who are highly conscious of their automobile’s environmental impact.

The 2016 BMW i3 is a four-door hatchback model that easily seats four passengers. The model’s design makes it easy for passengers to get in and out of both rows of seats. The front doors open like any other car, while the rear doors open in the opposite direction.

Visit BMW of Peabody today and take a look at the 2016 BMW i3!