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Mark · 01-18-2010, 06:09 PM

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It seems BMW's Concept ActiveE isn't just a showcar. Following their sucessful MINI-e lease program in the US BMW will start a similar program for the electric 1-series. This means that the car will be available in select cities and you will have to apply to own the car.

The actual number of cars which will be available is unknown. But if history is any guide it won't exactly be easy to get your hands on the car. Looking at the MINI-e program, there are currently 450 of the cars on the roads out of an applicant pool of over 1800.

Whats the long term goal? Well, BMW sees this pilot program, which is to launch in 2011, as a stepping stone to a full production electric BMW that would be available to anyone with a checkbook sometime in 2015. With all the hype surrounding the ActiveE and how this is an electric car that you have a hard time discerning as an electric, count me in as interested!

Source: MotorAuthority

matt · 01-19-2010, 04:04 PM

nice wheels are nice

jeremyc74 · 01-19-2010, 04:45 PM

The 1 Series seems like the perfect platform for this. It's good to see it's more than just a concept. Electric cars make a lot of sense for a good portion of the population, and I'm all for getting them here sooner rather than later.

Cuz5150 · 01-19-2010, 07:17 PM

meh............no thanks, If i wanna save fuel, save the planet, i'll ride my Ducati at close to 50mpg

Lionel Hutz · 01-19-2010, 07:26 PM

If it's anything like the Mini-E, leasing one of these will be more like paying for the opportunity to field-test BMW's cars for them.

palpatine_us · 01-19-2010, 08:19 PM

The Mini-E was a $800/mo lease, not including a couple of grand to update the voltage in my house for 220/240.

Heart said yes, wallet/wife said no- $800/mo is getting near M3 territory.

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BMWinNorthdakota · 01-19-2010, 10:31 PM

Im more concerned about the performance figures.

antzcrashing · 01-20-2010, 09:36 PM

I am surprised and impressed that BMW has these cars available for lease. Props to BMW for championing the alternative fuel vehicles.

I love the idea of a sporty looking electric car, the 1 and 3 are perfect

Mega Man · 01-20-2010, 10:18 PM

Not trying to thread jack, but on a similar note:

I don't know about your town, but what about those cars with the decals on them saying: Convert ANY car into a hybrid (then a phone number or email/website)...

...when hydrogen comes, are we all going to need to do some type of conversion, or just sell these and buy hydrogen cars?

01-18-2010, 06:09 PM	#1
Mark Administrator Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY / Philly / Boston Posts: 3,857 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 Series M ... [4.04]	BMW to start up a targeted lease program for the ActiveE in the USA It seems BMW's Concept ActiveE isn't just a showcar. Following their sucessful MINI-e lease program in the US BMW will start a similar program for the electric 1-series. This means that the car will be available in select cities and you will have to apply to own the car. The actual number of cars which will be available is unknown. But if history is any guide it won't exactly be easy to get your hands on the car. Looking at the MINI-e program, there are currently 450 of the cars on the roads out of an applicant pool of over 1800. Whats the long term goal? Well, BMW sees this pilot program, which is to launch in 2011, as a stepping stone to a full production electric BMW that would be available to anyone with a checkbook sometime in 2015. With all the hype surrounding the ActiveE and how this is an electric car that you have a hard time discerning as an electric, count me in as interested! Source: MotorAuthority __________________ The new beast. BMW M5.
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01-19-2010, 04:04 PM	#2
matt Lieutenant Drives: munichs finest Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stuttgart Posts: 580 iTrader: (0)	nice wheels are nice __________________ f*ckin' love my car <3

01-19-2010, 07:17 PM	#4
Cuz5150 Major Drives: 06-M3ZHP/04-M3 Vert/02Duc998 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,019 iTrader: (0)	meh............no thanks, If i wanna save fuel, save the planet, i'll ride my Ducati at close to 50mpg __________________ -Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"- 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Cp-Mystic/Black/6MT/Comp/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD

01-19-2010, 07:26 PM	#5
Lionel Hutz First Lieutenant Drives: '09 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 340 iTrader: (0)	If it's anything like the Mini-E, leasing one of these will be more like paying for the opportunity to field-test BMW's cars for them. Last edited by Lionel Hutz; 01-19-2010 at 10:53 PM.

01-20-2010, 09:36 PM	#8
antzcrashing ... can I get a 1M Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami FL Posts: 920 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [5.00]	I am surprised and impressed that BMW has these cars available for lease. Props to BMW for championing the alternative fuel vehicles. I love the idea of a sporty looking electric car, the 1 and 3 are perfect __________________

01-19-2010, 04:45 PM	#3
jeremyc74 Banned Drives: '08 135i Montego/Terra Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 5,982 iTrader: (0)	The 1 Series seems like the perfect platform for this. It's good to see it's more than just a concept. Electric cars make a lot of sense for a good portion of the population, and I'm all for getting them here sooner rather than later.

01-19-2010, 08:19 PM	#6
palpatine_us Old Man Drives: 2010 Audi A6- Former E90 Owner Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NY Posts: 81 iTrader: (0)	The Mini-E was a $800/mo lease, not including a couple of grand to update the voltage in my house for 220/240. Heart said yes, wallet/wife said no- $800/mo is getting near M3 territory. http://www.1addicts.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif

01-19-2010, 10:31 PM	#7
BMWinNorthdakota Banned Drives: 2007 bmw 335i e90 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fargo ND Posts: 1,111 iTrader: (0)	Im more concerned about the performance figures.

01-20-2010, 10:18 PM	#9
Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,933 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Not trying to thread jack, but on a similar note: I don't know about your town, but what about those cars with the decals on them saying: Convert ANY car into a hybrid (then a phone number or email/website)... ...when hydrogen comes, are we all going to need to do some type of conversion, or just sell these and buy hydrogen cars? __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \|

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