Does the BMW i3 battery upgrade make sense?
The concept of upgrading an electric vehicle’s battery pack is certainly not a new one. In fact, it’s something that many EV owners have been vocal about wanting to see offered. So the news that…
The concept of upgrading an electric vehicle’s battery pack is certainly not a new one. In fact, it’s something that many EV owners have been vocal about wanting to see offered. So the news that…
When Elon Musk revealed his latest electric car, the Tesla Model 3, it drew so much attention and demand that it had 400,000 reservations before Musk had the chance to get back into his leather…
For the first time since the i sub-brand models came out, the sales of the two cars have decreased. The BMW i3 and i8 added up to about 5,100 units sold in the first quarter…
Chief Executive Harald Krueger said BMW had enough staff to continue developing its cutting-edge electric vehicles program known as “Project i”, despite recent defections of key staff to a Chinese electric vehicle startup. “Overall four…
BMW announced yesterday an important upgrade to the i3 family of electric cars. For 2017 models, the BMW i3 will now feature a higher-density 94 Ah battery, compared to the previous i3’s 60 Ah battery,…
It’s no secret that the BMW i3 faces an uphill battle now that its new competitors pose larger threats than ever. When the i3 first debuted, it was funkier, more interesting and more impressive than…
When BMW launched the i3 they also unveiled a program that would allow customers to loan a conventional car for longer trips, to help soothe range anxiety issues. At the moment, there are several countries…
The BMW i3 received a well-deserved upgrade this week, offering customers up to 50 percent more range thanks to a new battery. To celebrate the important update to the i3 family, BMW also put together…
We recently learned that the BMW i3 would be receiving a new, higher-density battery that will give it a pure BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) range of 114 miles, 34 more than before. The new battery…
By far and away, the largest criticism of the BMW i3 has been its range. Aside from its 80 mile or so range, the BMW i3 is a brilliant car and one that’s been pretty…