Video Summary
Here is the summary of the video:- The BMW i3 has several configurations: BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) and REx (Range Extender).
- BEVs come in 60 amp-hour (82 miles) and 94 amp-hour (114 miles) versions.
- REx versions have a two-cylinder motorcycle engine for increased range and are rated at 72 miles (60 amp-hour) or 97 miles (94 amp-hour). The REx adds an additional 78 or 83 miles. REx has a gas door on the front fender and BEV doesn't.
- The reduced range on REx versions is due to added weight and battery buffer for the range extender.
- The REx 60 model was purchased for $25,000.
- There are three charging options: Level 1 (5 miles/hour), Level 2 (25 miles/hour), and DC Fast Charge (120 miles/hour), and not all i3s support DC Fast Charge.
- The Chevrolet Volt does not support fast charging at all.
- BMW limited the range extender functionality in the US. The size of the gas tank can be coded to read the full amount. The "hold" mode was removed. The US versions have a reduced gas tank size from 2.4 to 1.9 gallons. Christopher Roberts can code these options in the car.
- Tesla superchargers will not work with an i3. An adapter can be used with Tesla Destination chargers.
- Going to Waco, TX requires driving in a charging infrastructure desert.
- Driving at high speed will drastically reduce the battery range.
