BMW i, the new electric vehicle (EV) brand from German car giant BMW, is teaming up with SOLARWATT on solar carports for its new EVs.
BMW i is planning to release electric versions of BMW cars to be called the i3 and i8, and the German company SOLARWATT is developing a solar-powered carport to go alongside these cars.
The SOLARWATT carport is essentially a wooden parking space covering topped with solar panels that will not only charge a BMW i car, but can also generate some power for the household.
It’s part of an effort by BMW i to provide consumers not only electric vehicles, but also easy charging options.
“This is the next step in the BMW i 360-degree package for customer-friendly electric mobility,” said Marcus Krieg, head of BMW’s 360-degree ELECTRIC project.
“Cooperating with the leading carmaker and visionary supplier of electric vehicles and EV-related mobility services shows that our new systems offer practical solutions which will play an important role in future energy supply,” said SOLARWATT CEO Detlef Neuhaus
While the BMW i won’t be available until later this year, SOLARWATT carports are already on the market in Germany.
