BMW i Vision Circular (2021)
Concept car · 2021 · Electric
A 100% recycled, 100% recyclable BMW for 2040.
Shown at IAA Mobility 2021 in Munich, the i Vision Circular envisioned a compact luxury electric BMW for 2040 built entirely from recycled and fully recyclable materials, including an all-solid-state battery. Its body used anodised gold aluminium and heat-treated blue steel in place of paint, while quick-release fasteners replaced glue and composites for easy disassembly. The interior featured 3D-printed wood-powder trim.
Key facts
- Concept: Compact luxury EV for 2040
- Materials: 100% recycled and 100% recyclable
- Battery: All-solid-state, fully recyclable
- Finish: Anodised gold aluminium, blue heat-treated steel
- Assembly: Quick-release fasteners, no glue
- Design pillars: RE:DUCE, RE:USE, RE:CYCLE, RE:THINK
Production
- Status: Concept only
- 2021 sustainability/circular-economy design study, exhibited only and never produced.
- Revealed at 2021 IAA Mobility, Munich
Source: Wikipedia