# BMW Electric Car Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/bmw-electric-car-forum/71.md [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the BMW Electric Car Forum category](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-bmw-electric-car-forum-category/197)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-bmw-electric-car-forum-category/197 "2016-12-18T02:56:50Z")
Is the BMW still the ultimate driving machine? --- ## [Apple talking to BMW about new electric vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/apple-talking-to-bmw-about-new-electric-vehicle/5169)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/apple-talking-to-bmw-about-new-electric-vehicle/5169 "2016-08-01T17:40:15Z")
It seems common knowledge throughout the investment arena that Apple is looking to introduce branded electric vehicles in the short to medium term. There have been suggestions for some time now that the company would eve… --- ## [BMW announces street lighting charging station technology](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-announces-street-lighting-charging-station-technology/4625)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2014, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-announces-street-lighting-charging-station-technology/4625 "2014-11-11T16:31:17Z")
Only a few days ago we brought you news that there was a company working on the potential to use street lighting posts as charging stations for electric vehicles. The ground breaking idea seems to have caught the attenti… --- ## [BMW i3 has access to ChargePoint?s charging network](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-i3-has-access-to-chargepoint-s-charging-network/3890)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2016, 11:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-i3-has-access-to-chargepoint-s-charging-network/3890 "2016-06-04T11:18:14Z")
In years gone by it seemed that EV manufacturers, EV retailers and recharging network providers were happy to be at loggerheads with each other rather than working together. We saw an array of charging technologies hit t… --- ## [BMW EV owners offered solar power benefits](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-ev-owners-offered-solar-power-benefits/3865)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 5:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-ev-owners-offered-solar-power-benefits/3865 "2016-07-21T05:42:38Z")
In a move which perfectly reflects the ever commercial nature of the electric vehicle industry, BMW has today announced a partnership with SolarCity which will see BMW electric vehicle owners receiving a 10% discount on … --- ## [BMW i3 – Reviewed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-i3-reviewed/5886)
**Author:** [@Greendriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greendriver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2019, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-i3-reviewed/5886 "2019-03-12T14:35:20Z")
\[image\] Republished with permission from www.driveev.net The BMW i3 packages the brand’s Ultimate Driving Machine ethos into a sporty premium EV with breath-taking performance leaving most cars behind at the traffic … --- ## [Considering on buying a BMW-360i](https://community.electricforum.com/t/considering-on-buying-a-bmw-360i/4726)
**Author:** [@SolarCarNut](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SolarCarNut)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2016, 8:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/considering-on-buying-a-bmw-360i/4726 "2016-10-20T08:58:52Z")
Hello EV Community...I am thinking about purchasing a BMW 360i, electric vehicle..anyone have any experience with this vehicle? Any tips you can share since I am a first time EV buyer? --- ## [Why is BMW targetting China?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-bmw-targetting-china/3482)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2016, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-is-bmw-targetting-china/3482 "2016-09-29T17:52:14Z")
BMW recently announced a joint EV venture in China known as the "Zinoro" but why is BMW targeting China? Is this the right move to take advantage of the Chinese government's push in the EV market? --- ## [Interesting review of second hand BMW i3](https://community.electricforum.com/t/interesting-review-of-second-hand-bmw-i3/6265)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/interesting-review-of-second-hand-bmw-i3/6265 "2016-07-30T15:19:42Z")
Check out this very interesting review of a second hand BMW i3:- Used BMW i3 review: A plug for second-hand electric car - Daily Record Seems we may be seeing the emergence of a second hand market in EVs already? --- ## [Was Richard Hammond right about the BMW 7 series?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/was-richard-hammond-right-about-the-bmw-7-series/3130)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 5:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/was-richard-hammond-right-about-the-bmw-7-series/3130 "2016-07-21T05:40:32Z")
Richard Hammond, from the award-winning Top Gear TV programme, has suggested that the BMW 7 series, a hybrid vehicle, will go down as one of the biggest flops from the BMW portfolio. Is he right in his assumption? Is BMW… --- ## [Is BMW sneaking up on the rails?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-bmw-sneaking-up-on-the-rails/3653)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 5:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-bmw-sneaking-up-on-the-rails/3653 "2016-07-21T05:38:57Z")
BMW has not been a major voice in the EV market over the last few years but things seem to be changing. The company is about to bring out the BMW i3 and has been very vocal of late, even suggesting that journey capacity … --- ## [Charging question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-question/4701)
**Author:** [@Regis188](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Regis188)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2016, 5:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-question/4701 "2016-07-21T05:28:20Z")
I bought a BMW level 2 charger and have run into a small problem. I am trying to use this charger with 220v / 30 amp generator and The charge will not work. It is giving a fault code. From my understanding generato… --- ## [Is BMW struggling to source affordable electric car batteries?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-bmw-struggling-to-source-affordable-electric-car-batteries/6223)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2016, 2:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-bmw-struggling-to-source-affordable-electric-car-batteries/6223 "2016-07-18T02:46:46Z")
Only a few months ago BMW was waxing lyrical about a challenge to Tesla in the world of electric cars. Unfortunately over the last few weeks we have seen a significant descaling of these hopes leaving many electric car e… --- ## [BMW and Daimler to produce urban electric vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-and-daimler-to-produce-urban-electric-vehicle/3115)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2016, 11:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-and-daimler-to-produce-urban-electric-vehicle/3115 "2016-06-04T11:23:18Z")
In a move which has surprised many people, it was this week revealed that BMW and Daimler will be jumping into bed together to create a new urban electric vehicle. This is perhaps the most surprising partnership in the h… --- ## [BMW Self Driving i3 Electric Car at CES 2015](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-self-driving-i3-electric-car-at-ces-2015/5812)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2016, 11:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-self-driving-i3-electric-car-at-ces-2015/5812 "2016-06-04T11:20:33Z")
There is more and more talk of autonomous electric vehicles coming to the market over the next decade. This is a very interesting YouTube video highlighting BMW and an autonomous version of its i3 electric car. //youtu… --- ## [BMW electric vehicle update](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-electric-vehicle-update/6087)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2016, 2:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-electric-vehicle-update/6087 "2016-06-02T02:58:04Z")
As the electric vehicle market hots up, BMW South Africa has unveiled a solar carport for EV charging. Solar powered EV charging systems are not necessarily new but to see BMW rolling out its own version from July 2016 w… --- ## [New BMW i3 will have 195 mile range capacity](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-bmw-i3-will-have-195-mile-range-capacity/6010)
**Author:** [@tmark938](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tmark938)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2016, 8:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-bmw-i3-will-have-195-mile-range-capacity/6010 "2016-05-03T08:31:18Z")
The new BMW i3 to be launched in July 2016 will have an extended range capacity of 195 miles. Is this enough for BMW electric cars to challenge the likes of Tesla? --- ## [The Realistic Cost of Home Charging BMW i3](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-realistic-cost-of-home-charging-bmw-i3/5880)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 8:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-realistic-cost-of-home-charging-bmw-i3/5880 "2016-03-26T08:50:09Z")
Let's assume you have a normal tariff with a national energy supplier like E.ON. This also includes a normal set up in a family home without economy 7. And let's also assume, like most of us, you use more electricity dur… --- ## [Would you buy an electric powered BMW?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-buy-an-electric-powered-bmw/3129)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2015, 8:27am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/would-you-buy-an-electric-powered-bmw/3129 "2015-08-03T08:27:35Z")
The reputation of BMW is based upon luxury therefore many people are now asking the question, would you buy an electric powered BMW? Is BMW Daimlers joint-venture just a way to placate the green movement? Would an electr… --- ## [BMW i(X) M would be nice hehe](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-i-x-m-would-be-nice-hehe/4320)
**Author:** [@pelle75](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pelle75)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2015, 2:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-i-x-m-would-be-nice-hehe/4320 "2015-03-16T02:55:20Z")
I wonder if BMW will make a BMW i8 M :smiley: --- ## [Specifications BMW i8](https://community.electricforum.com/t/specifications-bmw-i8/4603)
**Author:** [@EvMan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 10:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/specifications-bmw-i8/4603 "2014-11-08T10:32:13Z")
\[image\] \[SIZE=2\]Image courtesy of BMW Consumption\[/SIZE\] CO2 emissions in g/km: 49 Consumption combined in l/100 km: 2.1 Range and charging duration Electric range in km: 37 Electric range (mean customer value… --- ## [Specifications BMW i3](https://community.electricforum.com/t/specifications-bmw-i3/4601)
**Author:** [@EvMan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 9:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/specifications-bmw-i3/4601 "2014-11-08T09:55:13Z")
\[image\] \[SIZE=2\]Image courtesy of BMW Consumption\[/SIZE\] eDrive energy consumption in kWh/100 km: 12.9 CO2 emissions in g/km: 0.0 Range and charging duration Electric range in km: 190 Electric range (mean cust… --- ## [Issues with delayed charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/issues-with-delayed-charging/4418)
**Author:** [@I3-Allen](https://community.electricforum.com/u/I3-Allen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/issues-with-delayed-charging/4418 "2014-09-03T18:49:42Z")
Has anyone had any issues with delayed charging on the I3-Rex? I have set the car for delayed charging, put in a departure time, (the dealer said I needed to lock the doors), I have tried this every which way I can an… --- ## [The EV that Saab](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-ev-that-saab/4403)
**Author:** [@vitchetduoi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/vitchetduoi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2014, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-ev-that-saab/4403 "2014-08-25T20:35:36Z")
The EV that Saab soon will start to produce is going to get the latest and best batteries. The batteries will be made of litiumironfosfate with density of 146 Wh/kg. The eSaab will also get a new Electric driveline. And … --- ## [Spotted a BMW i8](https://community.electricforum.com/t/spotted-a-bmw-i8/4330)
**Author:** [@pelle75](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pelle75)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2014, 6:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/spotted-a-bmw-i8/4330 "2014-07-16T06:08:26Z")
Spotted a BMW i8 in Germany :hippie: \[image\] http://www.alltombilen.com/car/BMW-i8.jpg How to get rid of bed bugs --- ## [When is the BMW i8 available?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/when-is-the-bmw-i8-available/2960)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 3:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/when-is-the-bmw-i8-available/2960 "2014-07-09T03:04:39Z")
The BMW i8 certainly gained centre stage at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show with a breathtaking demonstration of what the vehicle can do. While many concept cars never reach anywhere near the mass market, BMW was already … --- ## [Review BMW i3 Coupe](https://community.electricforum.com/t/review-bmw-i3-coupe/2861)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2014, 3:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/review-bmw-i3-coupe/2861 "2014-07-09T03:00:15Z")
\[image\] Image credits : BMW Group While the BMW i3 Coupe is still very much in the concept stage of development it is based upon the better-known BMW i3 vehicle which incorporates the latest electronic technology and… --- ## [The interior of the BMW i3](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-interior-of-the-bmw-i3/2958)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 9:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-interior-of-the-bmw-i3/2958 "2014-04-18T09:44:47Z")
Not only have BMW introduce the latest electric vehicle technology in the BMW i3 but they have also used recycled materials where possible as well as wood supplies from Europe which are 100% sustainable. This is the late… --- ## [Issues and concerns](https://community.electricforum.com/t/issues-and-concerns/3042)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 8:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/issues-and-concerns/3042 "2014-04-18T08:56:32Z")
A recent review of the Tesla Model S indicated glitches and other issues in these new technologies hitting the road. Post your very own here for the BMW i3 so that the automaker can act on it swiftly. --- ## [Firsthand impressions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/firsthand-impressions/4193)
**Author:** [@ZedHed](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ZedHed)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2014, 8:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/firsthand-impressions/4193 "2014-04-18T08:50:35Z")
Hi all. I'm a BMW client advisor, and I attended a two-day "Ride and Drive" i3 introduction last week in Houston. This was the first opportunity most of us attending had to even see the new i3. Frankly, my first impressi… [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/bmw-electric-car-forum/71.md?page=1)