2015 BMW i3 0-60 MPH Review: A Day In The Life of an Electric Car II

Uploaded 9 years ago by The Fast Lane Car

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- The 2015 BMW i3, equipped with an extended range 650cc generator and almost every option, is priced at $54,500.
- 0-60 mph time is consistently 7.5 seconds.
- Braking test of 60-0 mph is between 115 and 116 ft, once the brakes warm up.
- Charging stations are standardized across America and vehicles, though Tesla stations are unique.
- The electric vehicle parking area has a 4-hour limit while charging.
- A full charge from the public charger is at 22 additional miles in an hour and 15 minutes.
- The gas tank holds two gallons, which is enough to reach the next charging station.
- Steering is communicative for an EV.
- The regenerative braking system is considered aggressive.
- Interior materials are high quality and soft-touch.
- The car is a four-person vehicle, with only two seatbelts in the rear, with cupholders where the middle seat would be.
- The placement of the gear selector, parking button, and starter is considered counterintuitive.
- The car lacks low rolling resistance tires.

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