BMW: Facts You Didn't Know About The German Luxury Car

8. BMW’s first electric car came into existence in 1972.
Electric cars aren’t as modern and innovative as you might think. But they certainly were when BMW made one in 1972. It didn’t hit the commercial market though, and it’s not too difficult to see why. Although it moved at a decent speed, the battery wasn’t up to scratch. The performance levels were about half of what BMW would have been usually producing at that time. But the big problem came because the battery only lasted for roughly 20 minutes before cutting out. It proves that BMW has always been willing to innovate though.