BMW kills off the i8

[Jamie McKane]

BMW kills off the i8

BMW has announced that it will halt the production of its i8 hybrid electric vehicle in April 2020.

"When production of the BMW i8 Coupé and the BMW i8 Roadster ceases, the plug-in hybrid sports cars will have long secured their place among the company's milestones," BMW said.

 

[qscwbt]

Not Surprised Car could not achieve its claimed fuel consumption. Probably costed more than they made on the car.

 

[Thor]

Why did they discontinue it?
The article reads like a sales pitch so the content and the headline don't match.

 

[PAYBACK]

Not Surprised Car could not achieve its claimed fuel consumption. Probably costed more than they made on the car.

Nope it was profitable and it has set the foundation for lets say NEXT M models

Why did they discontinue it?
The article reads like a sales pitch so the content and the headline don't match.

7 year cycle standard fair.

 

[F1 Fan]

Would be nice if SA had more electric only vehicles.

 

[dualmeister]

So either resale prices will tank or it might become a "collectors item"

 

[Brawler]

So either resale prices will tank or it might become a "collectors item"

Looks-wise, collector for sure, maintenance wise, hayibo.

 

[ConfusedR]

Would be nice if SA had more electric only vehicles.

Then you can use the excuse...."Sorry sir, the ANC government decided that I cannot come in to the office today. I couldn't charge my car. We had load shedding."