&quot;When I see the factory videos of the production of the BMW i3&quot;<p>Right - the i3, which is the <i>only</i> electric car BMW makes, and is shaped like a prototypical, onion-parody of an electric car.[1]<p>Here&#x27;s a prediction:<p>Another 5 years, on top of the prior 5 years, of car-show prototypes and concept cars, with cutesy sub-brand &quot;i&quot; and &quot;e&quot; monikers, and nothing to buy but hybrid cars with little chainsaw engines inside of them.<p>[1] ... although, I will say that the interior of the i3 is very progressive and well done.  Very impressive.