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The Vision Circular Concept EV, here is the 100% "recyclable" electric BMW

The new BMW concept is 100% recyclable, and offers several practical insights that show the efforts of the car manufacturers. What a strange design.

8 September 2021
Gianluca RiccioGianluca Riccio
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Concept cars are often a way for automakers to showcase upcoming vehicles, but at the IAA Mobility 2021 conference, BMW is taking a more eccentric path.

The concept iVision Circular EV of the automaker is a highly futuristic vehicle both inside and out and a preview of BMW's dream of a fully recyclable electric vehicle. A dream that for the Munich house is "far away but not too much": year 2040.

The i Vision Circular is a vehicle that at least on the outside appears relatively small (smaller than a 2 series. Translated in size, less than 4 meters or 157 inches). Inside, however, this "recyclable" contraption is quite spacious. The credit goes to a smaller and lighter solid-state battery. We can discuss about tastes: it gives me hives, but its aerodynamics are still interesting, with a curious alternation of sinuous lines and geometric contours.

The kitschy look is also catered for: the gold-colored anodized finish turns to an electric blue (it should be said) towards the rear of the vehicle.

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A 100% recyclable electric vehicle

The most important thing about this concept, however, is its mechanics. BMW avoided using composite materials and bonded connections to make the electric vehicle more recyclable at the end of its life. How recyclable? Much. The Vision Circular Concept EV is built mainly with recycled aluminum and uses quick release fasteners, press studs and cords, all elements that can be easily removed at the end of their life.

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In summary, the i Vision Circular is 100% recyclable according to BMW.

On the other hand it is strange strong

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Admire the seats entirely in Big Babol of the new BMW i Circular

If you think the exterior of this vehicle is far-fetched, wait until you look inside. The seats in this concept use a recycled and recyclable material similar to crushed velvet, with a pink-purple and light mint green color for the door panels and dashboard. Aside from the rear side panels, the cabin is mostly glass, including the steeply sloping windshield and roof.

This brings us to the V-shaped dashboard: it looks like someone sprinkled blue liquid metal on it. In fact, it's a 3D printed crystal sculpture that uses lighting to simulate the vehicle's "thinking", according to BMW. Meanwhile, driver information is displayed on a heads-up display across the full width of the windshield, while control is via a pair of steering wheel-mounted touchpads with the same crystal appearance.

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A dashboard like that? In my opinion not even in 20 years.

Each seat has its own "dedicated sound zone" that allows passengers to listen to their own music - a notable, but rather antisocial, technical touch.

Aside from the odd design, the Vision Circular offers interesting practical insights. BMW aims to show how it can increase the amount of recyclable material in cars from 30% today to 50% and more in the next few years. Go on like this! (But I think the crystal dashboard will take decades)

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