The i Pedalec is designed to be a companion to the i3 concept car we saw last year, with charging ports and space for two i Pedalecs inside the i3'S trunk. Once you're on the road, the i Pedalec's electric motor is only used to provide a boost for your pedaling, leaving you to do a lot of the work. Depending on what hills you encounter and your weight, the battery is good for about 15-25 miles, which should be plenty to get you from the train station to your office.
The bike has been designed so it folds in just a couple of seconds, at which point it can still be pushed along by hand while rolling on its wheels. That's a good plan considering its hefty 44 pound weight. Built from carbon fiber and aluminum, the i Pedalec includes some nifty high-tech features like regenerative braking that charges the battery as you slow down, and hydraulic disc brakes.
Most concept cars never actually end up getting built, but I think it would be really cool if BMW decided to built this even if they don't go with the companion i3 concept car.
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