Have they said what the i3 battery kWh will be? The ActiveE has 32 kWh so that should be a genuine 100 miles range at highway speed.
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NigelM
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Nah can't be that high. They've reported today that the range is 80-100 miles, which is the same as the Leaf and the BMW is supposed to be much lighter.
smorgasbord
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Two years and then BMW shows off some competition for the Leaf? Three years before they take on the Karma?
Really?
Really?
smorgasbord
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Is that real carbon fibers, or just something you ordered from the internets? (You have to listen to the video Doug posted earlier to get that joke).
As for looks, Concept Cars like:
end up being production cars like:
Besides, in 2013 people are going to scoff at an 80 mile range. My prediction is the BMW i3 will not make it to the US market, at least not without an ICE.
As for looks, Concept Cars like:
end up being production cars like:
Besides, in 2013 people are going to scoff at an 80 mile range. My prediction is the BMW i3 will not make it to the US market, at least not without an ICE.
Umm... Bad example... Your "production car" photo is of a drivetrain "mule" based on the Chevy Cruze, not the production Volt.
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JRP3
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Sure concepts get toned down (I doubt it will be that much of a fish bowl), but seems to me BMW is making a more honest effort than Daimler is at this point (Tesla investment notwithstanding). More entries in the marketplace (both pure EV and plug-in hybrid) from companies that can actually deliver are welcome.
EVNow
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Supposed to be 6 hour charging using common (German) plug. That sounds more like 18 to 20 kwh rather than 35 kwh. Low miles and expected price around $40K all point to battery being around 20Kwh.
smorgasbord
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Sorry about that. But, my mistake was because the Cruze looks more like the real Volt than the Volt Concept looks like the real Volt.
And while I completely agree with Doug that more companies producing EV and hybrid-EV vehicles is good, I don't get the i3 at all given its timeframe. More EVs with a limited range only reinforce the notion that EVs aren't practical for most people.
NigelM
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JRP3
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I like the looks of the i3 and the whole cfrp thing, but it really seems like too little, too late.
For 10 grand more you can get the Tesla S with more range, better performance and more seats. i know it's not a direct competitor but still...
On top of that, the Bimmer's numbers aren't any better than the Leaf's and a lot more pricey. I expect the handling might be better but still.
For 10 grand more you can get the Tesla S with more range, better performance and more seats. i know it's not a direct competitor but still...
On top of that, the Bimmer's numbers aren't any better than the Leaf's and a lot more pricey. I expect the handling might be better but still.
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