ActiveE offers electric performance

There isn't just three batteries and a host of supporting electrical hardware under the ActiveE's hood, there is a driving design meant to lead the charge into BMW's all-electric endeavors under the subdivision called "BMW i". The entire car is using technology ultimately designed for BMW's upcoming i3 vehicle. The ActiveE is based on a 1 series coupe, and that's exactly what it looks like, accept for the telltale bump on the hood that cloaks one of its lithium-ion batteries.

The ActiveE is rear-wheel drive, and it's probably the first electric mass-production vehicle to have it. The motor provides an impressive 168HP and 184lb-ft of torque. It can do 0-62 in just shy of 9 seconds, which is excellent for an all-electric and more than adequate for your typical Miami forays. Steering is nicely responsive, and the body roll is non-existent. Range is approximately 100 miles of typical driving, and it will take 4 to 6 hours to fully charge from a 220 volt wall box.

Only 700 of these will be available in the US, and all of them will be exclusive 2-year leases, so if you want onboard, contact our Miami dealership and we'll get you the information on how you can lease one. In the meantime, if you are shopping for a BMW, please visit our Miami BMW Leasing Offers and Miami BMW Financing Offers today for South BMW of Miami's weekly specials.