So who's getting an i3?
Discussion
TransverseTight said:
RossP said:
I'm in the fortunate position of having an i3 and an M4. Maybe it's about time I found somewhere to give them a little drag race!
If you live near the Midlands I'll come and film it ;-) I've got a nice collection of camera's and mics ;-)Rich135 said:
Hi All
I am looking to try out a new larger battery Rex in a few weeks (whenever it's in at the the Dealer), but what do you all think about me managing a 150 mile commute each day? I drive 75 miles each way, mainly motorway (try to cruise at 75mph, but the M25 limits that a little!).
Currently we don't have any charging points at work, but the landlord appears amenable to me getting one fitted. Alternatively I can park on a friends driveway and charge via a standard 13amp socket.
Would this commute be achievable in the new Rex, if I charge at home each night and would I need to charge at work?
Many thanks
Rich
I would think you would manage that with 125 miles of battery and 25 miles of REx if you can't charge during the day. I'll let you know for definite when I get my new REx!I am looking to try out a new larger battery Rex in a few weeks (whenever it's in at the the Dealer), but what do you all think about me managing a 150 mile commute each day? I drive 75 miles each way, mainly motorway (try to cruise at 75mph, but the M25 limits that a little!).
Currently we don't have any charging points at work, but the landlord appears amenable to me getting one fitted. Alternatively I can park on a friends driveway and charge via a standard 13amp socket.
Would this commute be achievable in the new Rex, if I charge at home each night and would I need to charge at work?
Many thanks
Rich
I am going from a current BEV to a 93Ah REx because:
- I want do to longer trips and it gives that bit of extra security.
- I will actually end up doing more electric miles because of this.
- It adds next to bugger all to the lease cost.
- BIK is now the same for both (when I got my BEV, BIK was zero).
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- I want do to longer trips and it gives that bit of extra security.
- I will actually end up doing more electric miles because of this.
- It adds next to bugger all to the lease cost.
- BIK is now the same for both (when I got my BEV, BIK was zero).
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There is an i3 meet at BMW HQ in Farnborough on September 4th for i3 owners and potential owners. Details are on the i3 Facebook group which you can access at http://bmwi3owners.uk
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I bought a BEV in March 2014. I found that I shied away from using it for longer trips as charging can be hit and miss. Chargers not working or already in use. Last week I took delivery of a new 94Ah i3 this to,e with REx. I fully intend to use this for long journeys now as have the option for rapid charging and/or petrol fill ups..
Luke. said:
Welshbeef said:
RossP said:
I bought a BEV in March 2014. I found that I shied away from using it for longer trips as charging can be hit and miss. Chargers not working or already in use. Last week I took delivery of a new 94Ah i3 this to,e with REx. I fully intend to use this for long journeys now as have the option for rapid charging and/or petrol fill ups..
How many miles do you do a year?Is the new 94 version any quicker?
What is the 0-100mph on the i3?
KTF said:
Out of interest, people who currently have an i3, do you drive it around like Miss Daisy is in the back trying to eek out as much range as possible or (assuming the trip is within the range remaining) drive it like normal and just charge it up again overnight.
I only wonder as, on the i3 facebook page, they seem to drive around in eco pro all the time with a view to maximising range. Whilst I can see the challenge in this, given how much less it costs to fuel it than a conventional car, is there a big saving in taking this approach or does it only equate to a few miles lost on the range overall?
No, I hoof it pretty much everywhere!I only wonder as, on the i3 facebook page, they seem to drive around in eco pro all the time with a view to maximising range. Whilst I can see the challenge in this, given how much less it costs to fuel it than a conventional car, is there a big saving in taking this approach or does it only equate to a few miles lost on the range overall?
Not sure how you get that impression from the FB group. Most of us hoof it everywhere!
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