Der neue BMW i3

REUTERSThe new BMW i3 electric car is seen, with Tower Bridge (L) and the Shard building at rear, after it was unveiled at a ceremony in London, July 29, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Winning (BRITAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

REUTERSThe new BMW i3 electric car is seen after it was unveiled at a ceremony in London, July 29, 2013. REUTERS/Andrew Winning (BRITAIN - Tags: TRANSPORT BUSINESS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY)

APIn this photo provided by BMW, the new four-seat electric BMW i3 is shown, Sunday, July 28, 2013 in New York. BMWs new electric has a lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastic body and can travel 80 to 100 miles between charging. (AP Photo/Tom Kirkpa