The hi-tech all-electric BMW i3 is to be launched in Bermuda this weekend.

And Bermuda Motors will showcase its full range of electric and hybrid vehicles at its Eco Auto Show, believed to be the first of its kind on the island.

Krishna King, general manager of the car dealers, said: “We invite the community to come along and plug into the future.

“The vast improvements in technology over the past few years have made green cars a real alternative to gas-powered vehicles and we’re looking forward to showcasing the choice we offer Bermuda drivers in electric and hybrid vehicles.”

The event, to be held at Bull’s Head car park in Hamilton on Saturday between 10am and 3pm, will also feature a special one-day offer of up to 30 per cent off selected regular models from BMW, Ford, Toyota and Kia.

Visitors will be able to test drive the i3, already seen on Bermuda’s roads as part of the America’s Cup fleet of vehicles, on a special rooftop track.

The show will also feature the electric Kia Soul EV, the Lexus CT200h and Toyota Prius c.

And it will feature a free continental breakfast between 10am and 11am, a fun castle for children, food and drink stalls as well as displays highlighting environmental awareness and energy efficiency from charity BEST, Belco, The Green House and Bermuda Air Conditioning.

DJ Power Girl will broadcast live from the event.

Mr King said: “The i3 generates zero emissions and no odours — but feels just as dynamic to drive as you’d expect a BMW to be. Just dipping the accelerator is enough to deploy full torque and pull away powerfully in near silence.”