Drivers in Beijing and Shenzhen will have a chance to test out one of BMW ActiveE all-electric models during a field trial that is set to take place this year.

Based on the company's 1 Series Coupe, the ActiveE is being produced on a small scale for use in consumer tests that will pave the way for mass production of future electric models.

The company only made 1,000 units for worldwide markets. In China, vehicles will be leased to applicants in the two cities on a 12-month trial basis. A northern and a southern city were selected in order to test the model in different climates.