BMW unveils i3 electric car

The BMW i3, planned to go on sale next year, is the first electric car to go into full-scale production from an established luxury automaker.

Where and when

bmw i3 street side

Despite the expensive materials, BMW estimates that, in the event of an unfortunate fender-bender, the i3 should cost no more to repair than BMW 1-series subcompact. That's because it's designed so that body parts can easily be removed and replaced. Also, thanks to a body that's made mainly out of plastic, most really minor impacts will leave no lasting mark, BMW says.

Prices for the i3 will start at $41,350 when it goes on sale in the second quarter of next year.

  @peterdrives - Last updated July 29 2013 01:53 PM ET

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