[Bumpinjeep]

Originally Posted by King_Leonard

Never understood why electric or electrified cars were given "i" designation.

That's because in German, "electricity" is spelled "Ilektricity."




Okay i totally just made that up.

[SteveinArizona]

Originally Posted by Roch M4

What's the purpose of having an i3 when the i4 is already a 3 series or 4 series Gran Coupe? They are just adding more and more confusing models to the extensive model lineup! I remember when there was only 3 series, 5 series and 7 series

The I3 doesn't look as ugly as the I4.

[ADEe92]

I’d take the Chinese market i3 over the i4. Still not feeling the coffin grille.

[Jblack4083]

So many of these will be sold

[no_whereman]

Originally Posted by King_Leonard

Never understood why electric or electrified cars were given "i" designation.

"I", with amps as the unit, is the notation for electric current used in science. P(ower)=V(oltage) * I.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by no_whereman

"I", with amps as the unit, is the notation for electric current used in science. P(ower)=V(oltage) * I.

That, or they just copied Apple because 'i' makes for a better marketing campaign. Your theory works if engineers are running BMW, but we all know that isn't happening right now...