BMW UK – in the midst of launching a new range of i sub-brand electrified vehicles – said it welcomed the UK government’s announcement of GBP500m in additional funding between 2015 and 2020 to accelerate the shift to Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs).
Managing director Tim Abbott said: “The UK government’s commitment to supporting the transition to lower emission vehicles comes at a crucial phase in the development of the electric car market.
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“The development of rapid charging infrastructure, together with the continuation of the Plug in Car Grant, is particularly important in giving potential electric vehicle owners the additional confidence some of them might need to make the switch,” he said.
BMW’s UK unit now has “well over” 1,000 sales and confirmed orders for its all electric i3 which is also offered with a range extending petrol generator.
It will soon launch the i8 plug-in hybrid sports car.
First i3 deliveries began last February 2014; the i8 follows in July and the 2014 production allocation is already sold out.
