<P> The BMW i is a sub-brand of BMW founded in 2011 to design and manufacture plug - in electric vehicles . The sub-brand initial plans called for the release of two vehicles ; series production of the BMW i3 all - electric car began in September 2013 , and the market launch took place in November 2013 with the first retail deliveries in Germany . The BMW i8 sports plug - in hybrid car was launched in Germany in June 2014 . </P>
<P> The BMW i is a sub-brand of BMW founded in 2011 to design and manufacture plug - in electric vehicles . The sub-brand initial plans called for the release of two vehicles ; series production of the BMW i3 all - electric car began in September 2013 , and the market launch took place in November 2013 with the first retail deliveries in Germany . The BMW i8 sports plug - in hybrid car was launched in Germany in June 2014 . </P>
what does the i on bmw stand for
what does the i on bmw stand for
plug - in electric vehicles
plug - in electric vehicles