Tuesday, May 21, 2013

EV West’s All-Electric BMW M3 E36 Makes 850 Lb-Ft of Torque at the Wheels


Some say that a true performance EV cannot be fully realized with today’s technology. They argue that the added weight of batteries makes handling and braking worse, and that the lack of engine noise detracts from the experience of driving.

But now, with cars like the Tesla Model S receiving praise for their performance, it’s definitely worth watching the video below – it’s Drive's drive of EV West’s Pikes Peak-ready BMW E36 M3, which has been converted to run on electricity.

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