2021 BMW i3 s

"One winter and 10000km later, absolutely happy with my i3. I bought my 2021 BMW i3 last September from the dealership in Saarbrücken. Very very nice, reliable little car. I did 3000 km trip around Germany during the Christmas holiday, ending it at the French Alps. Zero issues, just had to plan my trips and charging stops (I used ABRP) and charging worked every time. Hope it will last a few years but so far it has been really good."

"> Fordychap said: > > > > > ozan1989 said: > > > > > > > > I travel 25 thousand km every year. Do you think it makes sense to buy the bmw i3? > > > > > > Click to expand... > > I do about 16,000 miles a year in a i3 BEV (120Ah) which is roughly equivalent to you. > > It’s more the mix of the journey types you do and where - that is the key. > > What type of road, likely average speed, how hilly, and are there chargers available on the way? > > Zap-Map and ABRP apps can help you plan an unfamiliar route. > > Over 80% of my daily mileage is under half of the range of the i3. Depending upon season, in winter that full range is 145 mi and in summer - closer to 190 mi. That is mixed driving on mostly B and A class UK roads with a few blasts along highway/motorways. > > You will see then that it is rare that I charge anywhere other than at home (32A, 240v, 7.4kW single phase - with a 40A RCB). > > If I do, it’s usually due to a trip that’s say a 250-300 mile round trip in a day. It’s rare these days for me to do more than that in a day without staying overnight, and then even a “granny charger” (13A domestic socket) will do at a pinch. Overnights in rural areas - I always take a 20m extension cable reel (unwind it fully!!) and then I can ALWAYS get some kind of charge. > > If I do have to take a quick charge - it’s preferably on a 50kW CCS rapid charger to just give me a slight top up while I grab a coffee. Takes about 15 min to get 50-60 miles. I only take what charge I need to get home with say 10-20 miles reserve. > > I always carry the “granny” charger and a 7.4kw single phase Type 2 cable with me in a waterproof bag in the frunk. > > I haven’t bothered to buy a three-phase 11kW/22kW Type 2 cable because the i3 internal electronics will only do 11kW anyway. The difference between 7.4kW and 11kW when out and about is relatively small, and I’d rather spend 20 minutes finding a 50kW CCS DC charger to use for 30 mins... > > Doing that has also introduced me to some new places off the normal routes that may have other nice things - like shops or cafes... > > So in short, unless your mileage is predominantly highway and always over half the range of the i3 (unless you have workplace charging) - then the i3 is a great car to consider and a hoot to drive. > > Lots of astonished ICE car drivers when you leave them standing at the lights.... > > It’s a “silly grin” type car - and mine is a keeper.... > > > Click to expand..."

"The key fact is can you complete a trip without having to recharge? Is you daily commute less than 70 to 80 miles? Or if you use public transportation to go to work, are most of your drives in a car less than 70 to 80 miles to your destinations and back home? Having to stop to recharge every time you go out would be a drag. > ozan1989 said: > > > > I travel 25 thousand km every year. Do you think it makes sense to buy the bmw i3? > > > Click to expand... I do about 16,000 miles a year in a i3 BEV (120Ah) which is roughly equivalent to you. What type of road, likely average speed, how hilly, and are there chargers available on the way? Over 80% of my daily mileage is under half of the range of the i3. Depending upon season, in winter that full range is 145 mi and in summer - closer to 190 mi. That is mixed driving on mostly B and A class UK roads with a few blasts along highway/motorways. You will see then that it is rare that I charge anywhere other than at home (32A, 240v, 7.4kW single phase - with a 40A RCB). If I do, it’s usually due to a trip that’s say a 250-300 mile round trip in a day. It’s rare these days for me to do more than that in a day without staying overnight, and then even a “granny charger” (13A domestic socket) will do at a pinch. Overnights in rural areas - I always take a 20m extension cable reel (unwind it fully!!) and then I can ALWAYS get some kind of charge."

"BMW i3 REX 2016 – Intermittent Power Loss Under Load + EME Faults (Active Short / Phase Current) Hi, I have an issue with a 2016 BMW i3 REX and wanted to ask if you’ve seen something like this before. The car drives normally under light load, but under heavier acceleration (for example highway driving), it suddenly cuts power. At first there is no warning message, it just stops pulling. After several occurrences, a “drivetrain malfunction” message appears. After cycling the ignition, the car drives normally again, but the problem comes back under load. The fault codes I’m getting include: 22260C – EME internal fault 222626 – active short 222321 / 222322 / 222323 – phase current too high (U/V/W) 22281C – HV system not starting despite request The HV battery has been replaced with higher capacity modules (same voltage range), and the EME has been programmed/updated. The issue is not constant, it only happens under load. It looks like the EME is detecting an overcurrent or short condition and shutting down the system, even though there doesn’t seem to be a real short. Have you come across a similar case? Does this point more towards an internal EME issue (current sensing / inverter), or something in the wiring between the battery and motor?"

"I just do NOT see you can get 145 miles of range in winter and 190 miles in summer. The i3 with the biggest battery....BMW says UP TO 153 miles!! In warm weather, I am lucky if I get 140-150 miles. And even at 60F or below....my range is usually 100-120 miles. I drive 90% in EcoPro too. I currently have a 2020 i3S and my last BMW was a 2019 i3S. I mean....these ranges seem impossible; I am in Southern California as well! So. Cal might be the most ideal place in the world for an EV. 190 miles of range in the summer?! If this was possible, BMW would not say up to 153 miles. I've managed 135 miles in my 94Ah BEV in the SF Bay area, mostly freeway speeds, up and over the Altamont and Dublin grades in both directions. So extrapolating to a 120Ah battery, that would pencil out to 202 miles. General Medi 127-Pieces Roadside Car Emergency Kit Include Mini First Aid Kit, Jumper Cables,Tow Rope, Bandage, Safety Vest, Emergency Triangle, All in One Pack"

"Should I buy a 2014 BMW i3 or will I regret it? I’m looking at a 2014 BMW i3 for around $10k CAD from a small dealership. It has about 160,000 km, no accidents, and they said the battery is at 95% health and confirmed it. It needs new tires but they’ll include them. I’m going to be at UBC or SFU next year and would mostly use it for city driving and going home to North Van on weekends. On paper it seems like it works, but I’m not sure if I actually like it and I’m kinda worried about the range. It says \~80 miles but I know real-world (especially in winter) can be way less — I’ve seen people say it can drop to like 50–60 miles or even lower depending on conditions . Just wondering if anyone has owned one — is it a good daily or does the range/charging get annoying over time?"