German city purchases 50 BMW i3s
News
4 Jan 2016
The city of Leipzig in Germany, has welcomed a delivery of 50 BMW i3s, set to be used by the city council and municipal waterworks employees.
The fleet delivery was personally attended by Burchard Jung, the city’s mayor and the head of BMW Direct Sales Germany, Alexander Thorwirth. The terms of the agreement will see the city of Leipzig lease the 50 BMW i3s for a period of two years.
Jung commented: “BMW is building in Leipzig on the mobility of the future. Electromobility is quiet, clean and environmentally friendly. Especially for us, in a growing city, we need a new understanding of mobility. During transport of the future there will no longer be called to get a transport from here to there. The question will be: Which way do I need what means? And an electric car like the BMW i3 is an important component.”
In addition, Thorwirth added: “With the acquisition of 50 cars the city of Leipzig is a pioneer for the exemplary use of electric vehicles for routine routes in urban environments. The BMW i3 is therefore an ideal offer for the needs of the city. With the BMW i3 and BMW alphabet creates a customized offer. We hope that many cities follow the example of Leipzig.”
