i3
Videos from inside production plants of various car makers are nothing new. We’ve seen them in spades over the years. However, when it comes to electric vehicles, it’s a bit of a different story. That’s…
Gabriel Nica / May 18, 2020
BMW i
There are a few reasons as to why the BMW i3 hasn’t really been a sales success here in the US. Its lack of range compared to its rivals, its lack of meaningful horsepower and…
Nico DeMattia / May 7, 2020
i3
BMW has a lot of competition in the EV market, with brands like Tesla, Chevrolet, Audi and now even Honda all swimming in the EV waters. However, is there a bit of an intra-BMW Group…
Nico DeMattia / April 22, 2020
i3
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…
Gabriel Nica / April 9, 2020
i3
From Autocar’s Archive — 1992 BMW E1 Electric Car Review
by Nico DeMattia / Date: March 30, 2020
i3
What is the difference between the BMW i3 and BMW i3s? That’s a we get frequently asked. In a way, the answer is simple and in a way, it is not. It takes a trained…
Chuck Vossler / March 29, 2020
i3
Now that the BMW i3 has been out a while, some things that need attention are popping up. Here’s a simple guide on how to fix a loose handle door on the BMW i3. Over…
Chuck Vossler / March 18, 2020
i3
One of the never-ending topics surrounding the BMW i3 is the exterior design. Some simply think it’s ugly while others have had a more diplomatic approach, using different terms to describe what is undeniably an…
Gabriel Nica / March 17, 2020
i3
BMW is committed to an electric future, therefore, they are now introducing an environmental bonus worth 9,000 euros. To get the full amount, one would have to switch from a BMW or MINI diesel with…
Horatiu Boeriu / March 6, 2020
i3
One of the main reasons why electric vehicle customers lease their cars is depreciation. EVs simply don’t hold their value well, for a number for reasons. Battery degradation and technology evolution are two of the…
Nico DeMattia / March 1, 2020
i3
BMW models have been getting a bit of a bad rap in recent years in terms of overall reliability. There were a couple of issues with certain V8 engines and other issues but overall, BMW…
Gabriel Nica / February 24, 2020