Bolt, Leaf 2018 & Model 3 - why would anyone buy an i3?

[Nuclear Fusion]

Significantly less range than all 3, yet substantially more cost.
Arguably, the ugliest of the lot also.

 

[number12]

It's a BMW.

That's like saying why is any mitsubushi sold ever.

 

[LHendren]

Our i3 is now 37 months old; our Model X is 6 months old. We owned BMW's for the past 25 years; hence, wanted the i3 BEV when first available in US. No regrets owning the i3 because it is an in-town car and serves our purpose (only 13,500 miles on it). Love the engineering. Driving the all-electric i3 convinced me to buy the Model X because I never want to own another ICE car.
However, when we sell the i3 we will replace it with a Tesla Model 3 because we feel the Model 3 provides more value than the i3.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

It's a BMW.

Which doesn't apply to the psychology of consumers of EVs

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

However, when we sell the i3 we will replace it with a Tesla Model 3 because we feel the Model 3 provides more value than the i3.

 

[number12]

Which doesn't apply to the psychology of consumers of EVs

El oh el.

And no one pays $100k for a tesla partly for the brand name. Quite high of a horse you put all EV consumers on.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

El oh el.

And no one pays $100k for a tesla partly for the brand name. Quite high of a horse you put all EV consumers on.

BMW badge means nothing for EVs - need to have history first, which they definitely ain't got

 

[ZachShahan]

The i3 is an insanely fun car. I have a couple Model 3 reservations down and am enjoying a Model S right now, but intend to get an i3 for city driving someday (at a superb discount, of course ).

Why BMW i3 Is Awesome, & i3 vs Tesla Model 3 (#Electrifying Webinar)

And the REx makes it practical for most long trips if you want to use it beyond the city.

Again, yeah, I'd choose the Model 3 over it, but I love the i3 and would criticize no one for choosing it.

 

[Brando]

Imagine trying to repair an i3?
But it looks like is should last for decades if you can just replace the battery?
great video - for those who like seeing factories at work.

 

[GenSao]

BMW badge means nothing for EVs - need to have history first, which they definitely ain't got

IThe BMW badge may mean something for BMW ICE people tempted to go EV and wanting to stick with the BMW brand. The Brand has a history with fit, finish, style, and feel that some people prefer.

 

[Need]

My wife bought X5's for the last 10 years. Just last year her boss told her how amazing his Tesla is so we went to test drive a Model X. We bought it the minute we finished the test drive. And now we have 2 Tesla's and 12kW solar system. But if her boss didn't tell her about Tesla, we would never even look into it for the next 10 years. She liked her BMW, I liked my Lexus. We are not EV people, just like good cars and if it helps save the world.. sure.

BTW, I did look into the i3 long before we bought the Tesla. It is just too ugly LOL.

 

[Cheburashka]

The i3 looks like a washing machine.

 

[Nuclear Fusion]

What’s the street price?