In all-electric mode the BMW i8 has a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). In Sport mode the i8 delivers a mid-range acceleration from 80 to 120 km/h (50 to 75 mph) in 2.6 seconds. The electronically controlled top speed is 250 km/h (155 mph).
Also to know is, is the BMW i8 turbocharged?
2020 BMW i8 Review
The 2020 BMW i8 seemingly has all of the prerequisites for supercar status. Rather than using a supercharged V8 or a sonorous V12, the BMW i8 is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, paired with an electric motor and an 11.6-kWh battery, all hooked up to all-wheel drive. Secondly, why is BMW i8 discontinued?
The company's Leipzig plant in Germany will cease production of the Porsche 911 rival in mid-April, following a decision to focus its engineering activities on the development of a new range of electric models, including the iX3 compact SUV, i4 saloon and iNext SUV flagship.
Do you have to charge a BMW i8?
You can drive on electric power up to 75mph in eDrive mode. The i8 was displaying driving ranges between 380 and 500 miles when the fuel tank and battery were both full. Like any plug-in vehicle, you'll need to plug in the i8 to charge it.
Which is better Audi r8 or BMW i8?
The i8 is a progressive hybrid sportscar, while the R8 has gained a supercar status thanks to its high-powered V10 engine, and its supercar-like design. Both are supercars built by companies at the top of their games, but they take extremely different approaches to how they make their performance.