2015 BMW I3 Owner's Manual

THE BMW i3.
OWNER'S MANUAL.ContentsA-Z
BMW i.
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BMW i SUSTAINABILITY.
AUTOMOBILITY.
REINVENTED.
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THE SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT
LIFE CYCLE OF BMW i.
01. DEVELOPMENT
• Redefine design principles for purpose-built e-mobility.
• Reshape aerodynamics for less drag.
• Replace traditional materials withrecycled and renewable materials.
04. RECYCLING
• Retain used batteries as temporar ystorage units, e.g. for solar energy.
• Recycle carbon fi bers by returningthem to the production process.
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03. UTILIZATION
• Recharge batter y with innovative BMW eDrive technology.
• Receive power from clean energy producers for zero emission driving.
• Reduce CO2 emissions by 50% throughout the product life cycle by using energy from renewable sources.
02. PRODUCTION
• Use clean electric power for BMW i plants.
• Reduce energy consumption in BMW i production.
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FOR OVER THREE QUARTERS OF
A CENTURY, THE BASIC IDEA BEHIND
THE CAR WAS LEFT UNTOUCHED.
Until now. Today, the BMW i3 introduces a wealth of new ways to create
the ultimate sustainable electric car. One key innovation is LifeDrive:
the first serial production passenger cell made of light and extremely
robust carbon fiber. It substantially reduces the weight of the vehicle
for maximum electric range. Moreover, streamflow aerodynamics
reduce drag and energy consumption.
The interior of the BMW i3 features natural-fiber based raw materials
in the instrument panel and door trim surfaces. Textiles for the seats
are made of up to 100% recycled materials. The leather components
are tanned with natural olive leaf extract, which gives the leather a
unique, fresh scent. The interior wood panels are made of open-pore
eucalyptus wood. All wood is sourced from responsible forestry and
certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®).
Innovation is also built into the BMW i3 product development process
itself: To ensure a truly sustainable product, measurable targets were
already set in the early strategic phase of development to define envi-
ronmental guidelines for the entire product life cycle – from the sourcing
of raw materials to production, utilization and recycling. These were
agreed to and monitored throughout the development phase of the
vehicle. The life cycle assessment process and the results have been
certified by a third party according to ISO 14040/14044. Further
details can be found online at bmw-i.com.
01. DEVELOPMENT
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The interior of the BMW i3 includes a variety
of premium-quality, sustainable materials.
Approximately 25% of the thermoplastics used
are composed of recyclates or have been
replaced by renewable materials.
The Life module
is made of ultra-light
carbon fi ber.
lighter than steel.
lighter than aluminum.
5 0
%

30
%

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THE BMW i3: FORGED BY THE POWER
OF WIND AND WATER.
The BMW i3 not only produces zero emissions while driving; all
electricity that goes into its production in Leipzig is generated from
renewables. BMW factories have been leading the way in sustainable
production for a long time now, but BMW i has gone even further
and significantly improved its facilities. The BMW i factory in Leipzig
produces its own renewable energy – right on the premises – and
operates on 100% clean electric power at zero emissions. It also
consumes significantly less resources.
And consider the unique approach to carbon fiber production: It has
been located in Moses Lake, USA, so that all operations can be
powered completely by renewable energy from the numerous hydro-
electric plants nearby.
For BMW i, sustainable production is not only an environmental con-
sideration but also a social one, creating future-proof job profiles and
training BMW i’s suppliers to comply with advanced sustainability
standards.
02. PRODUCTION
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