BMW has this week unveiled a new electric bike in
the form of the BMW Active Hybrid e-bike, which will soon be available priced
at € 3,400 or roughly US$ 4,000.
Equipped with both a 504-Wh battery and 250-W motor inside
its hydroformed aluminium frame, the electric bike is capable of providing
enough pedal assistance for up to 100 km or 62 miles on a single charge with 90
Nm or 66 lb-ft of torque.
BMW has made it easy for the rider to adjust the
degree of pedal assistance with ease via the new display which offers four
different power modes (from ECO (+50%) to TURBO (+275%)) can be selected up to
a maximum 25 km/h. Plus, the micro USB socket and Bluetooth enabling
users to connect their smartphone and use the companion application.