The first evidence of BMW ’s ‘project i” is already on the road in the form of the MINI E – which is currently being evaluated in California, with similar programs slated for Germany – and a second project i vehicle is in the works.
Speaking with just-auto, BMW chairman Norbert Reithofer revealed that a second project i vehicle – dubbed the Megacity – is currently under development.
“This vehicle will be the first of a range of near-zero emission vehicles,” Reithofer said of the Megacity. “Customers will have the choice between a fully electric drive and a high efficiency combustion engine. Large scale production could start in the first half of the next decade.”
Reithofer failed to give any further details on the project, but the Megacity is likely the same vehicle as the long-rumored BMW Isetta. The new-age Isetta is being developed alongside the Fiat Topolino, and could debut as soon as this September’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
However, it still remains possible that BMW could launch the Megacity under a fourth brand. BMW is currently mulling that decision, with a final verdict likely by the end of the year.
