# Eco-Friendly Limousines This BMW Limousine Offers Fuel-Efficient Electric Driving Modes By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-limousine References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bmw-7-series-740i-e-performance/44363/) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0261925EN/the-new-bmw-740e-iperformance-the-new-bmw-740le-iperformance-the-new-bmw-740le-xdrive-iperformance) The 740e iPerformance is a high-tech [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive) limousine that isn't merely designed to offer all the luxury trappings and home comforts of a typical limousine, but is also designed to be highly fuel-efficient and eco-friendly. This particular BMW limousine offers an [electric-only driving mode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1) wherein the driver enjoys full access to 113 horsepower in addition to 184 pounds-feet of torque. However, the total system output of this vehicle is a healthy 328 horsepower and 369 pounds-feet of torque. This setup enables the vehicle to zoom along from zero to 100 km/h in only 5.4 seconds. This [luxurious BMW limousine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volvo-es90) will appeal to high-net-worth car buyers who are willing to spare a thought for the environment while enjoying reduced fuel expenses themselves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fuel-efficient Electric Driving:** The trend towards electric driving modes in luxury vehicles like the BMW limousine presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry. - **Eco-friendly Luxury Cars:** The demand for eco-friendly luxury vehicles, such as this BMW limousine, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the luxury car market. - **High-net-worth Green Consumers:** The preference of high-net-worth individuals for eco-friendly luxury cars opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in catering to this specific consumer segment. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend towards fuel-efficient electric driving by developing innovative technologies and vehicles. - **Luxury Cars:** The luxury car industry can seize the opportunity presented by eco-friendly luxury cars to create disruptive innovations that cater to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Green Energy:** The green energy industry can benefit from the growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles by providing renewable energy solutions and infrastructure for electric driving. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Sporty Luxury Sedan EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-i7-m70-xdrive.md) - [Powerful Plug-In Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550e-xdrive.md) - [Powerful Performance Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-xm.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Performance-Focused Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ix-m60.md) - [Luxe Long-Range Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-eqs.md) - [Futuristic Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-xm.md) - [Updated Summer-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-summer-2023.md) - [Performance-Focused Plug-In Hybrid Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1.md)