BMW to show a pair of EVs at Geneva, one rather more futuristic than the other (video)

The next major auto show is nearly upon us, and BMW is tipping its hat to reveal a few of its plans. The pride of Bavaria will show off a pair of EVs at the show, starting with the official debut of the ActiveE , an electrified version of the 1 Series coupe that has three battery packs (under the hood, in the transmission tunnel, and under the rear seats) for proper weight balance. With 168hp on tap it should be reasonably fun to drive, though a top speed of 90mph makes it a poor choice for Autobahning. Also on display will be the Vision ConnectedDrive, looking a little like a topless Vision EfficientDynamics and surely sparkling with concept tech that we won’t see on the road for at least a decade — if ever. Promo videos of both embedded below, perfect for spending a few minutes in automotive wonderland. Continue reading BMW to show a pair of EVs at Geneva, one rather more futuristic than the other (video) BMW to show a pair of EVs at Geneva, one rather more futuristic than the other (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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