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BMW i8

Discussion in 'Electric Vehicles' started by Doug_G, Jul 23, 2013.

  1. Lump

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    #701 Lump, Feb 16, 2015
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    I was wanted to see the app in action, shows you when you need an oil change :biggrin:

     
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    Still – Is there a comparable car out there that can beat those numbers?

    And my guess is the BBC did their absolute worst to absolutely lead foot that i8 to get that figure. What kind of (UK)MPG figures would the second most energy efficient comparable car get in those circumstances?

    If that charging station wasn't down for example, what would that have done for that (UK)MPG figure?
     
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    That photo is great. Shows the i8 barely has a 10 mile electric range if it's fully charged. It's just a pathetic excuse to call it a hybrid. The reality is that's it's really just an extremely expensive ICE vehicle.
     
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    That was a glowing review by top gears standards. Especially since he had a choice of which car to go back in and picked the i8. That to me was the biggest win of the segment. Sure he then came back and talked trash in the studio but they do that with a lot of cars and such. All in all I wouldn't hate on the episode too much. Was glad they reviewed it at all.
     
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    I got 37km at 100%. The charging status does not drop below 10%.

    My i8 has 6000km and I have done more than 30% only electric. It's NOT an ICE. It is a very real hybrid and the concept of a strong ICE + small battery/electric drive does make more sense than you think.
     
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    I finally got to see one in person at NAIAS this year. Up until now I thought the car looked great in pictures, however in person there are just too many areas on the car that are just plain ugly.
     
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    With 6Mm under your belt...

    1. What have you learned/discovered and/or what surprised you versus when you originally bought the vehicle?
    2. What (within reason) 3 things do you think they should improve in the 2017 version?
     
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    I=Internal
    C=Combustion
    E= Engine

    If it has one, it meets the definition, even though it can also run on batteries and thus is called a hybrid. I'm not criticizing it. It looks like a great car. But to claim it's not an ICE is simply not true.
     
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    True. It's not an overall clean design like the Model S, but its still a striking car.
     
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    1. The performance is better than I expected. It is a very fast, active, well engineered car.
    2. Just give it conventional doors. These gullwings are nice to look at but horrible to use in tight parking lots.
     
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    My last 2 cars were from BMW. I was seriously considering the I8 vs. Tesla. Then I was told by my dealer in September 2014 that all of 2015 US allocation is already sold out. Tesla became the sole contender. I guess others did that too, and the message got to BMW.
     
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    #717 drinkerofkoolaid, Mar 29, 2015
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    The i8 is fundamentally different from the Model S, and is for a different type of customer. Also, by most measures, the Model S is superior to the i8.

    Also, BMW spent $3-5 billion developing the i8, not including marketing costs. I think I remember someone saying the number was closer to $6 billion.

    Imagine what Tesla could build if it had $6 billion to spend developing a new vehicle platform.

    BMW Plots Sustainable Supercar With the i8 Project - WSJ

    China Dealers Ask BMW to Hit Brakes on Sales Targets - WSJ
     
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    that can't be true :eek:

    are they trying to scam R&D money from the German taxpayers
     
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    I agree. 5-6 Billion? No way. Where is the verification of this?
     
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