BMW believes the i3 can be as aspirational as its desirable conventional-engine vehicles, which means that electric cars have gone from utility urban runabouts to executive models in 10 years. This month (February 2014) BMW says there is a six-month waiting list for the i3 and it is considering expanding production.

Are you still doubtful as to the long term future of this type of vehicle? If you are it is wise to remember that back in the day many motorists and motoring journalists once doubted and questioned the future of the car powered by a diesel engine. You might be surprised to learn that BMW actually manufactured diesel engines for 10 years before importing them into the UK market. Today, diesels account for more than 80% of UK executive car sales compared to virtually zero 25 years ago.

Go Ultra Low
The new website Go Ultra Low seeks to inform, educate and stimulate the UK public on the subject of the benefits of ULEV vehicles. A Go Ultra Low car is an ultra low emission car which produces 75g or less of CO2 per kilometre from the tailpipe. At the moment, all cars which can achieve this use electric power to directly turn the wheels to some degree, from a 100% electric car to a plug-in hybrid and an extended-range electric vehicle.