BMW has already launched their electric car range. They have moved - you can walk down and buy one today. The i3 is even more innovative than the Tesla in a l

BMW has already launched their electric car range. They have moved - you can walk down and buy one today. The i3 is even more innovative than the Tesla in a lot of ways - it intentionally does not look like a regular sedan, and has been optimised for city driving with upright position, small footprint, tight turning circle etc. The i8 is a high performance hybrid with a ridiculously low fuel consumption pattern and the ability to drive as an all-electric. BMW is not waiting for Tesla - it's out there competing in the marketplace where Tesla is not present - compact city cars and high end sportscars. Tesla is unilkey to go out of business as it has built enormous technical knowledge which will be licensed to other manufacturers, either in IP agreements or by contracting out key personnell. Companies like Lotus and Porsche make significant money consulting with other car makers just for things like ride and handling. The same thing will happen with electric drive and Tesla.