Hybrid BMW can now auto-swap to battery power in London and Birmingham

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German carmaker puts pressure on UK government over proposed ban on hybrids

More than 10,000 BMW plug-in hybrid cars on British roads will be able to automatically swap to battery power when entering low emissions zones in London or Birmingham city centres from Friday.

 

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Somebody needs to tell BMW that the Birmingham zone won't charge them anyway if the engine is modern and clean! They are expecting 75% of vehicles to be exempt.

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