gjm 3191 Report post Posted July 14, 2021 It is generally unknown that BMW began their electric journey in 1972 with the 1602e, or BMW 1602 Elektro-Antrieb. It had a 32kW electric motor giving it a reportedly 100 km/h top speed. It remains (currently) unique by being a front engine (motor), rear wheel drive car. Since then, there have been a string of bleeding-edge cars from BMW, with many models having a (research, at least) electric or hydrogen version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted July 14, 2021 Wow those batteries look to be in great condition considering they are 49 years old! Jk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2914 Report post Posted July 14, 2021 The car line-up at the bottom is a bit out of date now, with the sudden explosion of the whole EV market, but the line up and history is impressive. As I understand it the initial fleet of 1602e were specially introduced for the Munich Olympics to move the athletes and officials around. Same for the first electric MINI models that I think was around the London Olympics in 2012. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1925 Report post Posted July 15, 2021 I would drive a modernised 2002 EV. I liked that Honda E. But I am not paying $65k for one. A BMW however. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
