It’s being reported that BMW will soon commence building 500 electric versions of it’s ever-popular Mini.
The Chairman of BMW AG is reported as saying that this small group of cars will allow BMW to gain knowledge and experience in the production of eletrically powered vehicles.
It’s believed that 490 of the electric Minis will be shipped to California where they will be leased to selected customers.
If the report is correct then BMW has joined other European manufacturers including Volkswagen, Daimler, Peugeot and Renault in taking the first tentative steps towards building a vehicle that produces zero emissions.
BMW Announces an Electric Mini?