Video Summary
Here are the key points and findings from the YouTube video review of the BMW i3 electric car:- The 2020 BMW i3 120 Ah has a 42.2 kWh battery and is advertised for a range of 308 km.
- A 429-kilometer trip required two charging stops, with 100% initial battery charge.
- The test revealed a range of 200 to 220 kilometers in practice.
- After the first 100 kilometers on the highway, the car indicated approximately 120-125 km range remaining.
- The second half of the battery's charge depleted faster than the first half.
- An IONITY charge point was used, which is capable of 350 kW, but the car only accepted 50 kW.
- Charging from 11% to 80% took 37 minutes.
- With 80% charge, the car indicated 206 km range, but this was considered optimistic.
- A fast, CCS charging of 50 kilowatts was used for topping up at the 2nd charger.
- Despite having 50 kW maximum recharge capability, the average recharge speed observed was 48 kW.
- The instant power and fun driving experience of the car is highlighted.
- The car is great for city use, while it has a limited range for extensive trips, considering it has a costly price tag.
