BMW i3

[Gerardf]

Not BMW i3, but more BMW general. Maybe we should have BMW EV thread, GM EV thread , Ford EV thread etc. (Feel free to move this to another thread if more appropriate)

BMW seeks design flexibility through tri-motor concept - Electronics Eetimes

Looking into dual electric plus ICE for combination og longer range and high performance.

I just wonder where they will put the ICE then ??

 

[jerjozwik]

I just wonder where they will put the ICE then ??

passanger seat, taking a cue from their neighbors.

 

[Calvin.K]

I made a short video of my first up close look at a BMW i3, and WOW what a striking car it is! The owner drove from just outside Minneapolis, MN to the MREA Energy Fair last weekend in Custer, Wisconsin (220 miles).

 

[ecarfan]

I made a short video of my first up close look at a BMW i3, and WOW what a striking car it is!

Yes, it is "striking". Strikingly weird looking.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you think it is attractive, then it is, to you.

 

[the dude]

it looks better in black than any other colour IMO

 

[Yggdrasill]

it looks better in black than any other colour IMO

I agree. But I suspect all ugly cars look best in black. That way the curves are hidden as much as possible.

 

[WarpedOne]

An ugly thing is most beautiful when you don't see it.
I've seen it a few times in real.
A few times too many.

 

[Chuck78]

An ugly thing is most beautiful when you don't see it.
I've seen it a few times in real.
A few times too many.

Couldn't have said better...Eyes are burning out each time i see that thing..

 

[Calvin.K]

Yes, it is "striking". Strikingly weird looking.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you think it is attractive, then it is, to you.

I would not buy one, I would rather get a CPO Model S then pay 55K for the I3. It is a strange looking car and that is why I called it "striking" it turned more heads than the Nissan Leaf IMHO

 

[Jaff]

...and, at midnight...:wink:

it looks better in black than any other colour IMO

 

[AustinPowers]

it looks better in black than any other colour IMO

Then again, you can't order the car like that. The owner must have had that done aftermarket.

 

[Ohm Alone]

I have a friend who at one time got the most incredible deal on a lease of a new Pontiac Aztec...black on black on black. The dealer begged Dave to take it off his hands because no-one else would. Dave needed a large lease vehicle for a couple of years, and this loaded to the gills vehicle was his for a pittance. Dave didn't mind...he wasn't buying it. Yes, black makes fugly look much better. No, it was still hideous from many angles, even at night. I'd qualify the i3 as a 'good looking Aztec'. Nicely finished, though.

 

[RobStark]

 

[tftf]

Improved battery:

BMW i3 range will be increased in 2016 with a new battery

BMW i3 range will be increased in 2016 with a new battery

 

[Cosmacelf]

That's kind of dangerous for BMW to announce such a major feature change 8-10 months before they can ship. Also, the article doesn't say how much of increased capacity it is going to get. It could go from 82 miles to 95. Not a big deal. It isn't going to be a huge increase as they also said a doubling of battery capacity in 3 years, which would give it 162 miles. Still not stellar.

 

[tftf]

That's kind of dangerous for BMW to announce such a major feature change 8-10 months before they can ship. Also, the article doesn't say how much of increased capacity it is going to get. It could go from 82 miles to 95. Not a big deal. It isn't going to be a huge increase as they also said a doubling of battery capacity in 3 years, which would give it 162 miles. Still not stellar.

Yes, I don't think it will be a huge increase, probably similar to the Nissan LEAF 2016 range update. Here's a discussion on a BMW blog:

The Electric BMW i3: Krueger: BMW i3 to Get "Battery Facelift" in 2016

It looks like Samsung is trailing LG at the moment so it will be interesting to see if BMW sticks to Samsung for its battery supply - and if Samsung can catch up to LG Chem soon...

 

[the dude]

I looked back in the thread to see if this video was posted, I don't think it was

very interesting IMO good insight into the direction BMW are going in and the technology they have developed

its a long interview but well worth a watch

 

[ggies07]

I looked back in the thread to see if this video was posted, I don't think it was

very interesting IMO good insight into the direction BMW are going in and the technology they have developed

its a long interview but well worth a watch

Interesting video, thanks for sharing! Interesting that none of the Detroit automakers want his report when he says it's a receipt for creating the i3. Although he says Samsung is the best battery he's seen....I guess he hasn't seen Tesla.

 

[the dude]

Interesting video, thanks for sharing! Interesting that none of the Detroit automakers want his report when he says it's a receipt for creating the i3. Although he says Samsung is the best battery he's seen....I guess he hasn't seen Tesla.

I wish they asked him more about that, when he said best its not clear if he means price, power, chemistry, or the way they produce the battery

also he seems to agree with most people here that BMW really got the look of the car wrong, for such a well engineered car its a real shame about the looks

 

[Trev Page]

I have no issue with the way the i3 looks. I would have considered it had it been a bit larger, more range and better lease deals.