2022 BMW iX xDrive50: Novelty with Substance

When BMW formed its i division a decade ago, the prevailing thinking at most of the world’s auto­makers was to build electric based on inexpensive models. Instead, BMW birthed the i3. Not only did it look unlike any other BMW before it (okay, maybe the Isetta), but it also featured a carbon-fiber-intensive structure, hemp-based fabrics inside, narrow tires, and a two-cylinder scooter engine as a range extender.