BMW has revealed the new i3 with improved battery and longer range. The range extender is no longer offered. Continue reading
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Drivetrain – First break-down
Our i3 was one of the first delivered and it is now five years ago the first post about the new shiny revolution was published on this web site. The i3 has served us well and there has not been any major issues. Until now. Continue reading
The sportier BMW i3s is here
The new BMW i3s has been released. With a sportier look and faster acceleration, it will emphasize how much fun it is to drive an electric car and not only the positive environmental effects. Continue reading
Passed three year vehicle inspection
In Sweden new vehicles must be inspected within three years Continue reading
Mode 3 Type 2 charging and cable
Mode 3 type 2 charging is semifast and ranges between 3.7kW (16A single phase) to 22kW (32A three phases). The current i3 can charge single phase 32A (7.4 kW) and will fill a flat battery in about 3 hours. Continue reading
The new BMW i3 with larger battery only marginally more expensive
The new BMW i3 2017 will come in two versions: one with the current 60 Ah and a new version with 94 Ah. Continue reading
Small on the outside – spacious inside
Most people think of the BMW i3 as a small city car, but the most common comment I get when people get inside is that they think it is bigger than they thought. Continue reading
New in i3 software update 15-11-504
The software upgrade rolled out to all BMW i3 includes some new useful functionality. Continue reading
BMW i3 a cold Nordic winter day (-15C / ~0F)
Temperature affects batteries and an electric car will have shorter range in cold weather. But how much? We set out a bitter cold Nordic winter day in Stockholm to find out. Continue reading
Accessing the hidden information in your i3
The BMW i3 is packed with technology and an array of sensors to calculate performance and keep you safe. To keep things simple (or maybe not to reveal too much) not everything is on display. Maybe some hidden data will eventually be more accessible but there are ways to take a sneak peek. Continue reading