BMW has always received praised for their fantastic six-cylinder engines. Mostly by the people that haven’t realized they built their reputation on staunch, reliable four-cylinders in Germany. And of course, the enlightened enthusiast realizes that…
The BMW i3 was and still is a rather unique car. Its monocoque carbon-fiber construction, quirky design and peculiar wheels make it stand out wherever it goes. However, all of those things were done with…
Back when the BMW i3 was first introduced, there was a bit of controversy regarding its range extender option. The i3 was offered in two flavors; BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) and REx (Range Extender). The…
“Born Electric” is BMW’s catch phrase for the i3. Now having lived with a BMW i3 for a few years, it makes me realize just how true that catch phrase is. Owning and driving an…
Electric cars are considered expensive by by a large number of potential customers. Especially in the U.S. where certain models aren’t available right now. Yet, Europe is seeing a rise in small, electric choices that…
Since its inception, the BMW i3 has been sort of behind the curve, in terms of pure electric range. Even when it first debuted, its range wasn’t any further than the much cheaper Nissan Leaf’s….
Lovers of electric and plugin hybrids vehicles have a wider range of choices in 2017 than any other year before. All the top premium brands – BMW, Porsche, Audi and Mercedes – are offering some…
Someone once said, “You could always tell the pioneers by the arrows in their back.” A recent software bug has cropped up that seems to be affecting many of the early build and higher mileage…
BMW has issued a recall for approximately 19,000 model-year 2014-17 BMW i3 models equipped with the optional Range Extender REx. The recall bulletin issued by BMW and NHTSA says “the fuel-tank vent line may rub…
BMW’s first electric car – the i3 – received its first major update this summer. By far and away, the largest criticism of the BMW i3 has been its range. For 2017 models, the BMW…
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