Ahead of our first long journey in the i3 tomorrow I thought it best to test the rapid charging for the first time. Connected up to the Ecotricity charge point at Newport Pagnell Northbound – worked first time! Not sure about speed of charging, will do some calculations later.
So just how important is the BMW i3 as it reaches its second generation? On the one hand, this is a near-£30,000 battery car from a premium car maker, whose very existence keeps it out of reach to most folks. On the other, BMW has probably done more than most to address the fundamental problems
It’s one of the most striking cars you can buy and thanks to its engine refresh, will take you further than before, too More and more premium brands are beginning to invest in electric cars. At this month’s Paris Motor Show, Mercedes announced plans for a new sub-brand called EQ, which will contain a whole
The 2016 BMW 330e is a plug-in hybrid without compromise. It’s equipped with a 2.0-liter Twin Power turbocharged inline four, paired with a lithium-ion powered electric motor and mated to an eight speed automatic transmission. The combined hybrid system output is 248 horsepower and 310 pound feet of torque, which delivers a respectable 0-60 mile
After my recent attempts at testing the range of the BMW i3 94Ah achieved 130 miles and 150 miles per charge I decided to go all-out for a final ‘ultimate’ test and see if I could reach 200 miles on a charge, something of a milestone for any electric car. The method was the same
After my previous attempts at getting a good range out of the i3, and achieving 130 miles then 150 miles, I thought I’d go all-out for the longest range I could achieve. After two days this is what the dashboard showed: So, yes, our i3 is saying it has done just over 100 miles on
New battery pack gives BMW’s appealing electric hatchback a useful increase in driving range but it doesn’t come cheap What is it? The BMW i3 94Ah is the first major upgrade of the German company’s radical city car since it was launched two and a half years ago. The ‘94Ah’ in the name refers to
Our BMW i3 (94Ah) Achieves 150 Mile Range
Following my encouraging achievement of 130 miles on a single charge of the i3 without too much trouble, last week I decided to make a more determined attempt to get a good range. The process was the same as ever – commuting to work in a careful way. The journey is about 40 miles return
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