BMW is giving its bug-like i3 electric car a sporty makeover to boost its appeal and counter Tesla as the German car maker prepares to roll out battery-powered versions of its mainstream lineup.

To give it a more conventional look, the updated i3 features a wider track and elongated front end, making it appear less squat. The back end will be less boxy, and the roof slopes slightly toward the rear. From November, the city car's lineup will be expanded with a sporty version that boasts a top speed of 100 miles (160 kilometres) per hour, the Munich-based manufacturer said in a statement.

Bloomberg