Seats in i3, Leaf and Zoe

[uknick]

HTP99 said:

What range does a standard non range extender i3 give you and what does that increase to with a range extender?

I'm sure those with cars will be along soon, but I'm told the batteries by themselves in the 60 Ah version will give about 80 miles, and the extender can get that to 160 in total.

I'm told the extender works by keeping the charge at a certain level, say 30%, by cutting in and charging the batteries at that level. The petrol lasts for about 80 miles. So, in theory if you fill up the extender's tank you could go on for a lot longer.

Whilst 80 miles for me on a day to day basis would not be a problem, I guess I need the extender system to keep my range anxiety at bay .

[HTP99]

uknick said:

HTP99 said:

What range does a standard non range extender i3 give you and what does that increase to with a range extender?

I'm sure those with cars will be along soon, but I'm told the batteries by themselves in the 60 Ah version will give about 80 miles, and the extender can get that to 160 in total.

I'm told the extender works by keeping the charge at a certain level, say 30%, by cutting in and charging the batteries at that level. The petrol lasts for about 80 miles. So, in theory if you fill up the extender's tank you could go on for a lot longer.

Whilst 80 miles for me on a day to day basis would not be a problem, I guess I need the extender system to keep my range anxiety at bay .

Ok thanks

A 40KW ZOE will do 150-200 miles though.

[VYT]

HTP99 said:

What range does a standard non range extender i3 give you and what does that increase to with a range extender?

In mixed driving I get about 140km on the battery (60Ah) with about the same from the range extender. If I think I will need to use the range extender then I use the hold charge function when the battery is @~50% which means driving performance isn't affected. You can of course refill with petrol and keep driving.

I was told that the standard car's range is 10 - 15km more on battery than the range extender model.

[Pooh]

uknick said:

No, I only drove the i3 as I'd pretty much made up my mind I want one based on what I've read.
When I drove it I liked the acceleration and handling. I'm guessing the Renault and Nissan will be pretty similar to small hatchback hire cars I've driven which have little if no feel.

I know it can be a Marmite thing but, I also prefer the look of the i3 to the Renault and Zoe, more futuristic.

Finally, I want a car with the range extender system. At the moment only BMW do this, although I'm happy to be corrected on this.

I found the Zoe nicer to drive than the i3, the BMW is a lot quicker in a straight line but I preferred the Zoe apart from that. The Zoe has more range and can be bought new for a little over £11k , it also has a bigger boot and proper doors so for me the i3 was never in the running.
All I am suggesting is that you should try one, I thought I wanted an i3 until I drove one and a Zoe.

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