The BMW group recently announced that it has won its big to supply the LAPD with a fleet of 100 BMW i3 electric vehicles, a great step toward a greener Los Angeles and great news for the BMW brand. There was a trail period during which the BMW i3 was tested alongside other electric vehicles (EVs), but the i3 was ultimately selected over the competition.
BMW of North America Wins Bid to Supply the L.A.P.D. with 100 BMW i3 #ElectricVehicles: https://t.co/uawS7dBIc6 pic.twitter.com/AuM8fLkGSJ
— BMW Group (@BMWGroup) June 13, 2016
Part of the reason the BMW i3 electric vehicles were chosen over the competition has to do with its EPA-rated best-in-class efficiency, reliability, and the ConnectedDrive services, which will be used to support management of the fleet. BMW also has an extensive knowledge of charging infrastructure and many BMW i centers for convenient and cost-effective servicing of the fleet.
The BMW i3 electric vehicles will serve as part of the LAPD’s non-emergency fleet, as transportation vehicles for officers or during community outreach.
“We should be thinking green in everything we do — and these new EVs show how local government can lead. Our sustainability plan pushes L.A. to speed adoption of greener practices and technologies, which also save money and resources.” –Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti
“The attributes of the BMW i3 position it to excel as the ideal vehicle for municipal organizations. The performance and technical capabilities, such as the BMW i3 ‘s acceleration, and its ConnectedDrive integration, are perfectly suited to transform the future mobility of the Los Angeles Police Department while also reducing their carbon footprint,” –Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO of BMW of North America
We may be on the other side of the country, but here at Bert Smith BMW, we’re excited to see municipalities adopting greener practices, and when it happens in the form of our outstanding BMW models, we couldn’t be prouder. You might not be fielding a fleet of 100 (and if you are, we have questions!), but you can still reap the benefits of the pure-electric BMW i3 , so if you’re hoping to “go green” with your next vehicle, consider this your sign. Come see us in our Saint Petersburg, FL showroom or call us at (866) 391-7794 to learn more about BMW i and to see how you can place an order for a BMW i3 of your own.