Willisch also squashed rumors of a BMW i5/i7 plug-in hybrid, which is supposed to be a direct Tesla Model S competitor, in the same interview held at the New York Auto Show. BMW doesn't have a car like that, he told the publication, and even if the company is considering making it a reality, it won't happen "any time soon." It seems the company's focusing on providing hybrid versions of its gas-powered Bimmers for now. Hopefully, they're not substantially more expensive than their less eco-friendly counterparts.