Video Summary
The new BMW i3 is not fancier, faster, or bigger than the original.The main change is the increase of battery capacity, raising range from 130 km with the older 60-amp-hour battery to around 200 km with the new 94-amp-hour battery.
The car has an aluminum chassis with the battery stored under the floor.
The motor is at the back and turns the rear wheels.
The structure is carbon fiber with plastic, and the rear doors are suicide doors.
The interior is available in three trims: Lodge, Loft, and optional Suite.
The interiors are eco-friendly.
Plastics are made from recycled bottles, and materials such as oak wood and leather are used.
Fiberglass-like stuff on the doors and dashboard is made from the Kenaf plant.
Standard features include a 10.25-inch screen, satnav, digital radio, review camera, front and rear parking sensors, and auto parking.
The model is DC-charging capable.
Charging can be done using a wall box for $1700, which takes less than 3 hours and costs approximately $5 in electricity.
The Chargepoint network offers free recharge in 4 hours.
A charging cable comes with the car to plug into a home power point, which takes about 14 hours to charge up completely.
The car's rear wheel drive, accurate steering, and low center of mass result in great handling.
Acceleration is impressive, with 0 to 100 km/h achieved in 7.3 seconds.
It is a great city car and is doing the right thing by the environment.
The car earned a 4/5 expert rating.
