# BMW i3 **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/bmw-electric-car-forum/bmw-i3-forum/79.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 i3 category](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-bmw-i3-category/205)
**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-i3-category/205 "2016-12-18T02:56:51Z")
The purpose of this forum is the further the discussion around electric vehicles. Lets discuss the BMW i3. --- ## [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 … --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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: --- ## [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 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… --- ## [BMW i3 range extender](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-i3-range-extender/2959)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2014, 4:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-i3-range-extender/2959 "2014-04-06T04:42:07Z")
It is interesting to see that BMW have decided to offer an optional range extender with the BMW i3 which has been grabbing the headlines over the last few months. The range extender consists of a relatively small petrol … --- ## [Top Qualities why the BMW i3 electric is the best](https://community.electricforum.com/t/top-qualities-why-the-bmw-i3-electric-is-the-best/3175)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2014, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/top-qualities-why-the-bmw-i3-electric-is-the-best/3175 "2014-04-05T14:43:41Z")
The BMW i3 is one of the best electric cars in the world to day. This is according to its manufacturer, BMW. With more and more people owning and driving the BMW i3, the real score as to the vehicle comes to fore. If y… --- ## [Will it happen?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-it-happen/2927)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2014, 4:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-it-happen/2927 "2014-03-16T04:18:53Z")
Will the i3 ever hit the market? Check it here --- ## [BMW confident that i3 electric car will be a success](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-confident-that-i3-electric-car-will-be-a-success/3497)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2013, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-confident-that-i3-electric-car-will-be-a-success/3497 "2013-07-03T15:28:22Z")
The BMW i3 electric car will be showcased at the Frankfurt auto show in September with sales expected in 2014. In something of a rarity for the electric vehicle market, BMW is absolutely convinced this vehicle, and the f… --- ## [BMW ramps up salesforce for BMW i3](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-ramps-up-salesforce-for-bmw-i3/3132)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-ramps-up-salesforce-for-bmw-i3/3132 "2013-02-23T05:35:41Z")
The eagerly awaited BMW i3 electric car will be in showrooms across Europe from 2014 onwards and the company is currently putting together a new salesforce to concentrate upon sales of the vehicle. It is believed that th… --- ## [BMW to employ tech savvy salespeople](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-to-employ-tech-savvy-salespeople/3131)
**Author:** [@Editor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Editor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bmw-to-employ-tech-savvy-salespeople/3131 "2013-02-23T05:35:17Z")
BMW has announced plans to roll out a crack team of "tech savvy salespeople" across Europe as the company looks to roll out the BMW i3 electric car in 2014. This team of tech savvy salespeople will not be rewarded on com… --- ## [Specifications](https://community.electricforum.com/t/specifications/2934)
**Author:** [@Jose\_Marc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jose_Marc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/specifications/2934 "2013-01-04T18:34:16Z")
Here's the specs of the i3 for production