# KBB.com BMW i3: The Top Green Car of 2015

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- Published: 2016-05-21T17:48:04-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## **_KBB.com Editors Select Standout Environmentally Conscious New Rides Just in Time for Earth Day,⏎ Choose BMW i3 as No. 1 for Second Year in a Row

So BMW i3 awarded by KBB.com. Just in time for Earth Day, eco-friendly drivers in
the market for a new car can learn about the 10 Best Green Cars of 2015, hand-selected
by the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book [http://www.kbb.com](http://www.kbb.com),
the only [vehicle valuation](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/02/kias-first-mass-market-electric-vehicle-makes-world-debut-in-the-windy-city/)
and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive
industry.  Taking the top spot on this annual list for the second year in a row 
is the all-electric BMW i3. 

Each year the [KBB](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/02/gtm-research-20-us-states-at-grid-parity-for-residential-solar/).
com editors compile a list of the most efficient vehicles available and then pick
10 standouts featuring a variety of price ranges and powertrains.  More than just
a compilation of the most fuel-efficient vehicles, the list includes a wide variety
of standouts, each with its own appealing mix of efficiency, practicality and price.
With more environmental-focused models available every year, choosing the 10 best
among the pack is proving to be a challenging task.
[⌊KBB awards bmw i3⌉](http://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com//srv/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/wp-1450838689410.jpeg?w=528)
The list of ‘green’ vehicle standouts continues to blossom. Essentially and with
strict Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) requirements coming down the pipeline.
Therefore, auto manufacturers are making stronger advancements each year in creating
more environmentally friendly vehicles. That was said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial
director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com.

 “Topping this list for the second year in a row is the BMW i3 – an electric car
that can sprint to 60 mph in just over 7 seconds, and is made in a factory powered
entirely by four wind turbines.  And if 81 miles of electric range doesn’t work 
for you, the i3 can be had with a small gas generator that lets you go as far as
there are gas stations.”

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### **_KBB.com’s 10 Best Green Cars of 2015_⏎ _Rank 2015 Model-Year Vehicle_

1 BMW i3
2 Volkswagen e-Golf3 Nissan Leaf4 Toyota Prius5 [Honda Accord Hybrid](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/11/honda-civic-hybrid-test-drive-review-2026/)
6 Tesla Model S7 Chevrolet Volt8 Toyota Camry Hybrid9 Ford C-Max Hybrid10 Volkswagen
Jetta TDI

To see KBB.com’s full editorial commentary for the 10 Best Green Cars of 2015, including
fuel economy and range information for each model, pricing information, vehicle 
photography and more, please visit [http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/best-green-cars-2015/](https://web.archive.org/web/20160707090553/http://www.kbb.com:80/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/best-green-cars-2015/2000011950/).

[⌊KBB awards bmw i3 Steering wheel ⌉](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wp-1463852831801.jpeg?quality=52&ssl=1)

Source: [Kelley Blue Book](https://web.archive.org/web/20190730174236/https://www.kbb.com/)

IRVINE, Calif., April 16, 2015

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