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Its a BMW and an EV!
I have driven BMWs for 10+ years and this all-electric BMW lives up to the ultimate driving machine claim. It is sporty and solid and handles the road like my 328i. It is filled with high technology with a large screen for nav, music, apps, and information. The construction is solid and the carbon fiber and all-aluminum construction makes the car safe and rust-free. Bodywork is actually less costly than a steel car. This is not for long trips as the practical range in temperate weather is 80-90 miles. But get the DC fast charge option as that has helped me go 300+ miles at times.
79 Months and STILL Lovin' It!
With 54,000 miles and 79 months now, I still stand behind my earlier review: I have a BEV - no gas engine. I have driven the car every day. In that time, there is nothing that goes wrong. Replaced tires, wipers, alignment, etc. Very simple. I will say that it is a city car - do not buy it if you are hauling a group of folks around the country. I have a Level 2 charger at home. This is a perfect, quick, nimble ride. I love it! My other cars are a 2001 325i and a 2013 Mini Cooper S - I tend to keep things I like.
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- Base 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $9,99515 mi away
- Base 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $5,67365 mi away
- Base Plug-In Hybrid 4dr Hatchback w/Range ExtenderMSRP: $8,191176 mi away
Driving a Spaceship
I have the base model without range extender, but this is my commuter car around the city with chargers on each end. It's not practical for a weekend trip outside the range unless you plan your travels in stages with 2+ hours in between for recharging, but I love this car for commuting to and from work (32 miles each way). It's a funky, awesome exterior and the interior build quality is eco-luxury. I love the carbon fiber details and the eco-leather on the seats. The accent lighting makes me feel like I'm driving a spaceship. Also I love how BMW is really into the electric car movement by creating new manufacturing and technology to build them. It's not just a compliance car here!!!
I am an i3 believer!
I was looking for a stylish EV that was fun to drive, reliable, and had looks I appreciated. I had read numerous reviews on the i3, had seem them on the streets, and had more than once concluded it was not the car for me. However, when we had arrived at the BMW dealership to test-drive a 2014 3-series diesel wagon (I was getting desperate), there was my car for sale, beckoning my wife and I. Now, my wife knew my checklist, and after asking our questions and taking it for a test drive, she was convinced this was my car. I had my reservations, as I commute around 30 miles to work, and am usually driving an additional 30-50 miles for business meetings each day. Given that this car is rear-wheel drive with no AWD, I had concerns about the snow. Additionally, the list price of the car was a lot higher than Edmunds' TMV and Cars.com's average recent sold price for these vehicles. Lastly, the i Remote app for this car had just horrible reviews. On the positive side, my car had just over 19k miles, includes the Giga and technology packages, was certified pre-owned, and in fantastic condition with no visible wear and tear. After 2 months with it, having driven over 3k miles in snow, rain, freezing cold and 90+ degree heat, I was loving the car. I drive very conservatively, making full use of the one-pedal driving (which had a quick learning curve) and never going above 68 mph on the highway. I typically do a mix of highway with twisty backroads. However, with all the mileage I drive, I hardly use the range extender. Most of my meetings are in Boston, and I can usually find a garage with an available charging station. When I have to fill up on gas (that sounds so odd to type), it was always a 2-second fill, staying under $3 per fill. This car feels incredibly solid to drive - like you're in a tank, it just feels so heavy - yet it is very nimble. The steering is precise and tight. Handling on the curves is fun, but the car feels unstable if you really push it. Surprisingly, without the snow tires, it handles pretty well on snow-covered roads - it even got me out of my uphill driveway without any slippage. You just feel more connected to the road with the i3. Being bottom-heavy and somewhat tall, it can easily be affected by strong winds on the highway. Yes, this is an odd looking car. In my opinion, it looks best from any profile view, and just plain odd from a direct front or back view. The inside is beautifully designed, spacious, and posh. For utility, the overall storage space is not much, but I am able to make my transfer station trips with a full-size plastic garbage can and several square container bins of recycling. As for the i Remote app, it has had its share of bugs, but otherwise works like a charm (I even gave it a glowing review in the App Store). After driving 14k+ miles on this car, and now having owned it for going on 10 months through all New England seasons, do I still believe in the i3? Yes, yes I do. Since my first review of the vehicle here on Edmunds, I have had new revelations about it. First and foremost, the car's battery does not like cold temperatures, and thus I am suffering from the obligatory 'range anxiety.' I have seen a significant drop in mile range on a full battery charge. Where I was averaging between 80 to 90 miles per full charge during the summer, I am now getting between 60 to 70 miles, if that. My maximum distance driven on a full charge is exactly 100 miles, which I achieved during the summer with a mix of highway and city driving using A/C sporadically. Currently, with these cold temperatures in the teens and 20s, it is difficult to get even 60 miles on a full charge. I recently drove a 2017 BMW i3 with range extender in 25 to 35 degree temperatures (Fahrenheit), and observed that its battery is impervious to the cold, on top of its larger mile range. Of course, now I desire a 2017 i3. Secondly, my i3 handles fantastically in the snow with its Blizzak snow tires. I have complete confidence in taking my car out into a snowstorm, having already tested it driving through snowy road conditions on the windy, hilly backroads of southern New Hampshire. Thirdly, my i3's factory speaker system sounds loud and crisp using the radio, but when utilizing its USB or bluetooth capabilities with my iPhone, the auditory volume drops dramatically, thus forcing me to crank up the car's volume control. Lastly, the sun visors are simply too small and are terrible at blocking out the sun through the windshield and door window. In conclusion, I am quite happy with my car, despite its low range in the winter, and happy to have the range extender as a backup. I have had no issues with it otherwise (i.e. nothing has needed repair). My only other concern about it is its depreciation, and hope that the vehicle is not obsolete when it is time to trade it in.
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Some awesome things, some not so good.
The electric I3 is at heart a great BMW car. It is fun to drive, roomy, handles well, and is quite stylish. The range is ok as long as you have a second gas powered car for trips because you're not taking this one anywhere out of town. The range is ok but you learn to change your operating style to maintain the charged batteries where you feel comfortable, for me I don't let it go below about 30% even with the REX. For an urban car its great for anywhere else, I'd think twice. I have had my car for nearly 1/2 year and generally like the car...would I buy another one? Maybe. Here's the rub: The technology is good but not great, the BMW i app that goes with the car is unimpressive; the ratings on the app store are surprisingly bad. It only has a few features that matter and those are pretty predictable. I'm really unimpressed with the integration with smart phone, I expected a lot more on an electric car (see TESLA). One would think, BMW Engineering would do a better job with an app on an all electric car. As to reliability: first, I had software problems with the entertainment system, the XM radio suddenly went dead. The car spent almost 10 days in the dealership while they tried to figure it out finally replacing just about everything...not good. Secondly the tires, this is the second set of Bridgestone's I've had problems with on a BMW. My first were the Bridgestone run flats on a previous late model M3, on that car I replaced 8 tires in 2.5 years for simple punctures. So far the i3 seems on track to beat that record. In 6 months I've already replaced 2 tires for simple punctures. (i3 has no spare) and the i3 are not run flat so the problem gets a whole lot worse. One would have thought that with no spare and no run flat, BMW would have required a highly reliable tire from Bridgestone...they didn't. So overall, a qualified recommend...urban car only, electronics and tire problems, weak mobile app but fun to drive, adequate range and peppy.
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I LOVE MY USED (NEW-TO-ME) BMW i3!
I own a delivery service and drive about 90+ miles per day. My hybrid was costing me $600/mo to own & operate (required maintenance but I knew I would never be stranded by a dead battery. I've been wanting an electric car for a few years now but the range of the EVs that I CAN AFFORD has been too low to take the risk of being stranded. So I discover the 2017 BMW i3...I only discovered the i3 a few months ago and upon reading the configuration of the i3 w/Range Extender, realized that it is perfect for the driving I do. It is always in EV mode and if I use up all of the juice, the generator comes on and keeps me going. BUT I couldn't justify the price tag of the new 2017...it would cost me more to own & operate the i3 over my Honda which would negate all financial benefits of going electric. SOOOO...I started searching for older i3s and found that the oldest ones are 2014. The cheapest one I found was listed at a used car lot 170 miles away. I bought it for $15,900 w/62,212 miles and it was a dealer buyback on the lemon law. I've owned it 6 weeks now and it's been a total dream car! I'm saving $200/mo to own & operate the BMW i3 over the Honda hybrid. I've had more comments on this car than any car I've ever owned my whole life. I'M ATTEMPTING TO BUY A FLEET OF THESE FOR MY EMPLOYEES!
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Long Term Drive
Routinely getting around 85 miles per charge in city driving. Used about 2 gallons of gas with the range extender in 13,000 miles. After completing the customer satisfaction bulletins and the learning curve with the service technicians, we have had zero maintenance issues. Using the lower output Voltec charger required setting the vehicle charge settings to less than maximum charge...BMW was unaware this would work, and wanted to sell us a higher output BMW charger. A/C works great in Las Vegas. Car is very responsive and fun to drive in the city.
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BMW i3 is still my new bestie
What can I say, I've had Heidi3 (that's her name) a 2014 BMW i3 Tera World for a year now. I live where there's been single digit temperatures and heat waves and everything in between. I had to have her windshield replaced already (rock from a truck) and I still feel nothing but love for my ride. I love tooling around the county and city in her and if I need a top off charge I can stop at pretty much any hotel I come across for FREE charging. I don't feel anxious or afraid I'll be stranded somewhere. I would love for the gas stations to get with the program and put up charging stations for BMW. I charge her in a standard 120v at home in my carport every other day before I go to bed and wake up fully charged. I love the attention she gets with people taking her picture and I love showing off how fast she is on the green light (I surprised a guy driving a Dodge Charger who had lots of questions). Heidi3 is my favorite car and I have had an Eddie Bauer Expedition to Lexus GS350, Land Rover Discovery, Volvo XC90, Mercedes R350, BMW Z4, and a Fiat 500. But my i3 hands down is my bestie to the end. I love this car and I will keep her forever. I will upgrade her battery when the time comes but for now I wouldn't change a thing.
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Unique stylish gas saver, fun to drive!
Update: beware of BMW dealer prices for regular maintenance, enough to give you a heart attack. After getting my car back with $1000 bill I thought I would be good for a year and then charging door lock actuator was acting up so took it back with quote of $750 to replace and also replace my plastic emergency charging lock release cable which is known to need to be replaced. Parts are about $150 with labor equaling $600 so found video online and will try to fix myself. Still love the car but dealer maintenance labor fees can get very expensive. I am a 40 yr old car guy who has been through about 20 different vehicles personally because I get bored and want to sell and buy something else. I have owned gas savers like the honda fit, geo metro and pontiac vibe and the I3 with Range extended beats them all, especially regarding technology and every other category except storage space :) I would not have this car if I lived in an extreme cold area with lots of snow due to low ground clearance but I bought this car used in FL with 33k on it and I have put 10k on it in 9 months and have loved almost everything about it! I bought a 220amp home charger used for $600 for garage and now it charges completely within 4 hrs. A lot better than the crazy slow charger 19 hrs I believe it was, definitely an investment to make. I get on average 70 miles with AC and mixed driving on both my electric range and another about 70 with mixed driving with 2 gallon gas range extender, all in eco pro mode. I absolutely love the 1 pedal driving feature and rarely use the brake pedal. It is like you are driving a little spaceship that saves you tons of money at the pump. I would still recommend another personal vehicle for long trips as this makes a great every day car around your city. The technology in this car is amazing and everyone is impressed that rides in it and you often get people checking you out on the road with the unique design because there are not tons of them out there. Be careful in parking lots as people cant hear you since it is so quiet but sensors all around the car alert you to objects close by and show you exactly what angle objects are approaching vehicle from. Storage space is limited so make sure you are prepared for that before buying and no spare tire which for me is the most frustrating. I will soon get another wheel and use one of my used tires to make a spare and buy a cover as it will take up my back seat area. Yes, tires are expensive for this car, about $240 per tire I paid. I got them from discount tire with free replacement warranty for hazard damage-highly recommend. I also dont want it towed to BMW for tire issues but to jack it up you need to buy a special adapter to put in jacking points to be able to use a small scissor jack to lift it to change a tire FYI. My dad cut a small piece of wood we used as a temp fix until I order a jack adapter from online Local BMW wont sell that to you, the shop wants your money!!! I did not realize car has hidden 12V battery under front compartment and that cost me $500 to replace at dealer. It has a special battery and it has to be programmed with software so you have to suck it up and take it to dealer. Warning sign was car was charged but funny warning messages came up on my dash one evening when I got in the car and said need to take car to dealer, it eventually started and drove fine that evening but next day vehicle would not take a charge at all and car went completely dead. Car must be towed on flat bed but if car is dead like mine was tell towing company you need them to bring tow dollies so your car can be lifted on sets of wheels. There is no other way to get on flatbed if vehicle will not drive, no safe way to connect chain under car. Battery should last about 5 years I think. Oil change at BMW $150 and only needed once per year, brake fluid flush $150 once every 2 years. I really think these cars are 5 stars if you are looking for a fun stylish gas saver around town and dont mind lack of storage. I feel like bad reviews are from buyers who did not research what they were getting or dont drive it like an electric vehicle. It has amazing acceleration in comfort mode but who wants to punch it and ruin their fuel efficiency :) I do it every now and then with a sports car at the line next to me just for laughs :) I will use the car for local trips or up to 3 hrs away. Any farther than 3 hrs and I am using a regular gas vehicle for long trips so I am not stopping every hr at gas station for another 2 gallons and another 65 miles. Do not let it get down to 5 miles electric or gas range left as it usually will go from 5 to zero. Normally I dont keep cars for more than 1-2 years but I think I may actually keep my I3 for a while. You cannot beat the gas savings (house electric bill may be an extra $25 per month?), technology for my 2014 is amazing and it is now 2020, and unique design will be relevant for many years to come!
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The Future is Here Today - Car has Ben sold 05/17
Revolutionary from the ground up, sitting on top of a aluminum skateboard with batteries underneath in a carbon fiber passenger space capsule while seated in a Swedish living room and catapulted forward with instant, silent torque. Perfect size, design, airy, comfortable, quick, awesome turn-in, one-foot driving. Honestly thrilling. The proof of the pudding is in daily traffic (vs. a test drive on a freeway which is also awesome) when you wish to place yourself in a certain position and the car is already there by the time you think about it, and you made no fuss while not making a fool of yourself. Unique functionality, purposeful build to be an EV; achieves mission perfectly.
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Ok car
8 months and 7700 miles so far. It runs ok. Driving it on deep snow is a huge challenge. Almost impossible to control it. 80 miles in summer and around 60 miles in winter on one charge. Installed 240V, 32Amp, ClipperCreek charger. No problems at all, charges the car within 3.5 hours from empty to full. Got it for 280/month with taxes for 12k miles per year. Car is not worth a cent over this price for lease. Already have uneven tire wear. More significant on rear than on front tires. I did not expect tires to last 60k miles but at least 20-25k miles. Stealership stated it is a "normal" tire wear. I almost expected them to offer me a lifetime oil change on this car, that is how knowledgeable they are. Wonder if they know any better ...
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22000 miles and 18 gallons of fuel later
I originally ordered a I3 BEV Terra. The plan was to keep our old Prius as my "airport car" (I'm a pilot) and the I3 would be my fun car. I reran the numbers and decided to sell the Prius and get a Range Extender. I love it. My first BMW. Great driving experience. No range anxiety. Back seat is fine for 6 foot driver and rear passenger for around town (it's a city car). Air conditioner battles Texas heat just fine. My power bill has gone up $60 a month, but that's for TWO electric cars (my wife has a Leaf). There's no going back. ***update.*** I've had the car for more than 2 years now. There have been a few software and hardware updates. Nothing has left me stranded. The biggest annoyance has been BMW Dealers. The BMW Dealer network still (2 + years later!) doesn't care to learn about the car or typical i3 owners. The few times I have had to bring the car in for service it seemed like it was the first time they had seen one. I still love my I3. Each time I drive it I still get excited. When I go on vacation by air (which is very common as I work in the travel industry and fly free) I hate renting a "normal" car as they shift, vibrate and are very expensive (comparison wise) to operate. If I had to do it all over again I'd still buy an i3. I did an Owners Choice w/Flew (they no longer offer the flex option). The car is in my name, but I can (and likely will) give it back after 4 total years of ownership. The expected payoff/balloon is $19K. It will be worth far less than that as 2 year old identical cars are selling for $23K right now.
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Most efficient EV in the market
i3 is the most efficient in current market. It is the lightest EV (thanks to CFRP). I can get 4mi/kWh easily. Battery is 22kwh, but only drive able with 19Wh. VW eGolf is nice, but you can't compare acceleration to an i3. MB B Class is just too heavy and it does not have DC FC option. In comfort mode, you can drive it as an ultimate driving machine. In Eco Pro or Eco Pro +, you can drive it with efficiency. You need to plan ahead for long trip. I have 1300 miles in a month and total cost to charge is $25. (There are some free charging stations). There is no gasoline Tax.
Tires worn out in less than 3 Months /2000 miles
I was shocked when I looked at the tires of my new I3 that I bought two and a half months back. Rear tires have lost their tread completely. I mean completely that the steel wires are showing. The car had been wobbling and shaky from day 1 even at 25-40 mph speed . Took it to the dealership and they said it has small tires and this is usual. My other friends who have this car had the same tire experience in 6 months. I am totally distraught with I3 experience .
Dr Tasso Pappas says ONLY buy it UNDER WARRANTY
This is a great urban car for 1 or 2 persons to commute in the urban area. In the cold Minnesota days and nights going down the interstate the car only has a range of about 40 miles. Although these are really not meant for high speed ( 70 mph) continuous driving in cold weather, I would not buy this in a cold weather state without the Range Extender. On the interstate it is twitchy to say the least. And the wind moves it around. The adaptive cruise control frequently disengages for about any reason. Stiff ride and sensitive steering. But in the city streets the small size, great visibility and then stop and go traffic it is a very usable car. The suicide doors are unpleasant by the opinion of everyone. But for two persons it is fine Don't understand the lack of a heated steering wheel. The good is the unique and attention getting style. All the technology and the electric mileage with the anxiety relieving Range extender. The bad reliability. Over $5k in warranty work in the first 25k miles. Careful once these are out of warranty. Warranty Service her at BMW Motowerks is exceptional however.
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I3 the electrical failure
Has abundant of electrical issues. Especially with the drive train. The vehicle went to the shop for over four times within a 50 day span and has yet to be resolved. My I3 is a LEMON.
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BMW needs Elon Musk
Low range average without using other sources such as A/C, heat that kills mileage, and acceleration average about 35-50 per charge. Car states 80 average range but never gets that. In winter the mileage is extremely low due to using the heat. Not able to warm up car on cold days. Acceleration is fun but kills mileage.
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Don't buy this POS
I'm currently in the worst battle waiting for BMW to buy this car back. It was in the shop for over six months. BMW North America is a nightmare they will do nothing to help you they are worthless. Do not buy this car it's terrible
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BUGGY
do not BUY, car is very buggy. Will get warning lights every mnth, Engine light 4 times ! lots of flat tires reported Tires are expensive. Handling is like a golf cart
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Horrible experience -returned in one day!
We purchased this car, I loved the look and everything about it. We were told it would charge over nite in our garage. When we got it home the car showed it wouldn't be charged for 20 hours. Then it runs for about 100 miles on that charge. The BMW chargers are about $6,000 and then it is a shorter charge time. After paying $60,000 for a car we didn't want to spend that. Other chargers can screw up the system. We returned the car and on the way back to the dealership at 45 miles an hour trying to reserve the power to get there, a tire blew out and completely shredded so there was no tire left. After you pay top dollar for the car there are thousands of dollars of upgrades and insurances. Be sure to pay for the tire insurance, they insisted we would need it because of the low profile of the tires they don't last very long but we never dreamed one would blow out the first day we had the car. Wasted two days and will never buy an electric car after this!
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Brilliant Technology and cute !
I love my BMW i3 Hybrid car. Its a smart car - It gets about 109 miles combo - about 65 miles electric It great for me around town and I have gone out of town and felt safe. Its a two door - so you can't do any kind of Uber for clients. I park in my garage and charge up when needed. The AC is perfect and very cold. . I live in Las Vegas) It has the Mercedes engine, I looked to see before i bought it. I service at BMW dealership. It's reasonable to have service. Oil changes about$200. but not needed since your using electric. I will purchase the next one- (upgrade) only have about 45,000 miles so far. Seats are comfortable too.I have 2 large dogs that I take to VET and they easily fit.
Thank you! Love my 2014 BMW i3
I love everything about the car very eco friendly. Thank you so much !!!!
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REX way to go
Advanced design with carbon fiber frame, aluminum suspension. Easy to find 2 gallons gas, not so much a working charging station.
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