Topic: 2014 BMW i3

[TheHire]

I really, really like the i3. It may not have the prettiest profile, but I'll be damned if it isn't an awesome car to drive. Cheaper than expected, too.

[EV Dan]

http://youtu.be/U1jwWwJ-Mxc

This is what I call a good commercial.

[Guy]

A very good 1 year review of the i3 with range extender.

 http://insideevs.com/bmw-i3-rex-one-year-review/

[rrocket]

A very good 1 year review of the i3 with range extender.

 http://insideevs.com/bmw-i3-rex-one-year-review/

WTF?  The trunk leaks?  And bummer it takes up to 4 days to get a tire if you have a flat (in addition to getting towed).  Seems not quite ready for prime time.

And I've read some horror stories about the winter.  Anyone have winter tires in that size yet??

[Guy]

EV or not it's still a FGC! 

[EV Dan]

Pretty amazing video of how the i3 is put together. I'd say they should replace their commercials with this.
https://youtu.be/Sf48CiRolHU
(via insideevs)

[tpl]

A very good 1 year review of the i3 with range extender.

 http://insideevs.com/bmw-i3-rex-one-year-review/

Although the EV tech is improving  and that article is pretty favorable for the I3 I think I'll stick with ICE for the driving years left to me.

[EV Dan]

2017 i3 is rumoured to go 30% farther with the next generation battery. In Canada it would mean going from 130km of the current range to nearly 170km.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/i3/93502/bmw-to-extend-i3s-electric-range-in-2016-update
I think the upcoming Bolt and Leaf will beat that, but it's a welcome improvement nonetheless.
(via gas2.org)

[Guy]

2017 i3 is rumoured to go 30% farther with the next generation battery. In Canada it would mean going from 130km of the current range to nearly 170km.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/i3/93502/bmw-to-extend-i3s-electric-range-in-2016-update
I think the upcoming Bolt and Leaf will beat that, but it's a welcome improvement nonetheless.
(via gas2.org)

The 2016 Leaf is already rated at 176 km. 

[aquadorhj]

heard on the "smoking tire" on youtube that in california, you can get one of these for <$300 a month.

if I had access to government incentivised purchase program like that, i would get one too...

[Guy]

heard on the "smoking tire" on youtube that in california, you can get one of these for <$300 a month.

if I had access to government incentivised purchase program like that, i would get one too...

I can tell you it is a great commuter car.

[rrocket]

heard on the "smoking tire" on youtube that in california, you can get one of these for <$300 a month.

if I had access to government incentivised purchase program like that, i would get one too...

I can tell you it is a great commuter car.

Cheapest place to buy a Leaf was in Colorado.  About $10K brand new!!   

[EV Dan]

A little engine motor porn:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2GtmvhwtH0