#037 BMW i8 - Pioneer and icon | BMW Podcast

About this Episode

It’s a pioneer, an icon, a design highlight, and a milestone in the history of electric mobility:it’s the BMW i8! Before its first launch, it even enjoyed a legendary reputation as the firstever hybrid sports car. Now its production is over, and we’re giving some insights into thehistory and development of this innovation. In this episode of "Changing Lanes", theofficial podcast from BMW, we take a look back at a masterpiece that combined uniquetechnology, resource efficiency, and sheer driving pleasure. Join us to hear all about thisclassic of the future!01:30 Technical highlights 04:36 Materials05:11 Driver safetyAnd if you want to read about the BMW i8, go to BMW.com:https://www.bmw.com/en/innovation/bmw-i8-as-future-classic.html“Changing Lanes” is the official podcast of BMW. Subscribe for new episodes each week,in which our hosts take you on an exciting journey and talk about innovative technologies,lifestyle, design and more.