Is BMW i3 a self charging hybrid?

But the i3 isn't really a purpose-built electric car. It's a purpose-built plug-in hybrid. BMW designed it so that at the back of the car, between the rear wheels, there's a compartment for a gas-powered generator (originally designed for scooters) which can recharge the battery as you drive.



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Unlike other electric cars on the market—not including hybrids—the 2021 i3 offers a gas-powered range extender for those who don't trust running on electricity alone. Still, we wouldn't take our i3 on any long road trips even with the fossil-fuel backup.

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