SUCCESS AT THE WHAT CAR? ELECTRIC CAR AWARDS.
SUCCESS AT THE WHAT CAR? ELECTRIC CAR AWARDS.
BMW was once again successful at this year's What Car? Electric Car Awards, taking home three prized category wins for the BMW i7, BMW 330e and BMW i8 in their respective class.
BEST ELECTRIC LUXURY CAR: BMW i7.
The BMW i7 has added Best Electric Luxury Car to its growing tally of awards, with What Car? commenting that "BMW's flagship saloon is undoubtedly one of the most complete cars on sale today.” Offering a cutting-edge digital experience with the BMW Theatre Screen and BMW Interaction Bar, the BMW i7 combines striking style with a luxurious interior to lead its segment.
What Car? also states that “It combines superb ride comfort and effortless performance with a long range and fast charging. What's more, it's hugely spacious and available with a rear entertainment system that offers audio and visuals worthy of the best cinemas."
BEST USED HYBRID EXECUTIVE CAR: BMW 330e.
For a second year in a row the BMW 330e took home Best Used Hybrid Executive Car. Steve Huntingford, Editor, What Car? said, "If you buy used, the 330e costs less than key rivals. Yet it's more entertaining than any of them to drive, thanks to sharp, well-balanced handling. It's a comfortable car, too (particularly if you buy an example equipped with the M Sport Pro Pack), and all versions come with an infotainment system that's wonderfully intuitive."
BEST USED HYBRID PERFORMANCE CAR: BMW i8.
Launched in 2012, the BMW i8 Plug-in Hybrid was a trailblazer in the performance car segment and continues to impress over 10 years on, collecting Best Used Hybrid Performance Car. Steve Huntingford said, "It may have been discontinued, but the BMW i8 still looks like the future. And in many ways it feels like it, too, with its lightweight construction boosting performance, agility and efficiency. Our advice would be to buy one while you can, because we think prices are only going to go up."