The bmw i3 is a bclass, highroof hatchback manufactured and marketed by bmw with an electric powertrain using rear wheel drive via a singlespeed transmission and an underfloor liion battery pack and an optional rangeextending gasoline engine. Bmw i3 driver display hacking battery life revealed. February 5, 2016 bmw i3 bmwi3, charging, flap, lucka, rackvidd, range, regen, soc, software, update. The electric engine of the bmw i3 with a performance of 125 kw and a torque of 250 nm provides emissionfree driving pleasure for up to 260 km. Oct 20, 2019 my wife drives a 2014 i3 no range extender. Bmw i3 driver display hacking battery life revealed youtube. An optional gasoline range extender allows the i3 driver to double the evs cruising range. In this regard the i3 rex is like a chevy volt and not a hybrid because it has a. Since its gasolinepowered range is roughly equal to its electriconly range78 miles on fuel, 72 on battery. Find the best bmw i3 range extender for sale near you. Most people think of the bmw i3 as a small city car, but the most common comment i get when people get inside is that they think it is bigger than they thought. Maintenance services that display in cbs, only after the brake pad wear. The range extender option of the bmw i3 was designed to meet the california air resources board carb regulation for an auxiliary power unit apu called rex.
Bmw offers a maintenance plan on new i3s so that the owner doesnt even. As more and more of the bmw i3 rex vehicles come into second owners and run out of bmw maintenance service packages, i thought id. According to rules adopted in march 2012 by carb, the 2014 bmw i3 with a rex unit fitted is the first car ever to qualify as a range extended batteryelectric vehicle or bevx. Sep 02, 2015 the rangeextenderequipped bmw i3 explores a strange legal loophole in california. Bmwi3 guide the electic car owners guide full of useful tips. It can charge 80 percent of its highvoltage battery using a bmw wallbox plus in approximately 3 hours. Mar 21, 2017 a bmw i3 rex range extender classaction lawsuit is working its way through the legal jungle after bmw asked the court to dismiss the original i3 rex lawsuit and the judge did just that, at.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 2346 i3 models nationwide. Since the 2018 model year, however, the i3 has been made available in both base and i3s trims with the range extender available as an option for each. The good the 2014 bmw i3 is one of the lightest electric cars in this class. Driven sensibly, the original bmw i3 had almost 190km of electric range, an optional range extender, which increased a theoretical 140km to the cars total range. Range extender maintenance cycle required bmw i3 forum. The 2019 bmw i3 range extender gets an epaestimated 100 combined mpge electric31 combined mpg gas. Following a complaint from consumer reports, bmw has issued a software upgrade to the range extended i3 model that alerts the driver of a low state of charge that could affect the vehicles. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2018 bmw i3 s 94 ah wrange extender at u.
The 2014 bmw i3 is a truly radical attempt to reinvent the carand the bmwfor the crowded cities of a new century. We have 821 bmw i3 vehicles for sale that are reported accident. Bmw i3 range extender reliability speak ev electric. If you have questions about things like software updates or featuresfunctions of your car, call bmw i concierge or the bmw genius hotline 18444genius or stop by your dealer. Explore models sporty thrills embodied in an allelectric vehicle.
The bmw i3 is built using two lightweight components an aluminum drive module, and a carbon fiber reinforced plastic cfrp life module for passengers. Bmw says the range extender has no future, but not necessarily. The dynamic range display shows destinations that can be reached directly in the form of a vicinity outline. What youve probably learned by now is that bmw customer care is often useless. When bmw launched the i3 in 20 under its bmw i subbrand, the futuristic eco box was a revolution.
The rex in the bmw i3 supplements its battery pack but do we still need it. Used bmw i3 range extender for sale with photos carfax. With the vehicle check as per service record as well as the replacement of the micro filter and brake fluid, bmw i service inclusive covers all fundamental service and maintenance work. Bmw i3 rangeextender engine 125kw electric motor equivalent to 168bhp, 184lb ft, with 647cc 2cyl petrol rangeextender to top up battery gearbox singlespeed automatic, rearwheel drive. Its intelligent energy management makes it flexible and highly efficient, both in city traffic and on longer trips. Bmw i3 all electric sedan bmw north america bmw usa. Without the range extender, however, the bmw i3 does run fully on electric power. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. According to bmw, the 2015 i3 can be charged in approximately 20 hours using a 120volt householdstyle outlet, or in about 3.
I have a bmw i3 jan 2018 model 94ah rex and i just received my company car tax statment for 2020. For the bmw i3 with range extender, a range up to 340 km is possible. Just got an i3 with range extender and my battery ran out while on the highway. The optional range extender switches on when the battery is low on charge, and can extend the range up to 330 km.
Rated at 153 miles of allelectric driving range, the i3s 42. The bmw i3 works well for driving enthusiasts because its a powerful. We have 595 bmw i3 range extender vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 421 1owner cars, and 546 personal use cars. Bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain 20142018 bmw i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. If your bmw i3 is fitted with a range extender, the package also covers engine oil service incl. The rangeextenderequipped bmw i3 explores a strange legal loophole in california. Bmw i3 rex lawsuit says range extenders cause loss of power. For 2019, the bmw i3s twocylinder range extender leaps into action once the 42kwh electric battery reaches critical levels, letting you go further without experiencing range anxiety. Really want the car but the boot space seems very small compared to other cars.
Donate to help vulnerable communities cope with covid19. When it was introduced in 20, the bmw i3 was only available in one trim configuration with an optional rangeextender addon. The bmwi3s sat nav has very good voice recognition software. See indepth 2015 bmw i3 wrange extender specs on various areas including. The 2019 bmw i3 range extender has an epaestimated range of 126 miles on a full charge electric only, and an epaestimated range of 200 miles with a full charge and a full tank. If you have a laptop that can run windows, you could install the coding software and, via a purchased cable, connect to your i3 to allow you to make the changes that you desire and possibly others. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a. See indepth 2015 bmw i3 w range extender specs on various areas including. My 2014 bmw i3 rex is now 27 months old, and the mileage on the odometer just recently surpassed 56,000 miles. Bmw i3 rex lawsuit says range extenders cause loss of. Rated at 153 miles of allelectric driving range, the i3 s 42. The new bmw i3 with larger battery only marginally more expensive. Driven sensibly, the original bmw i3 had almost 190km of electric range, an optional range extender, which increased a theoretical 140km to the cars total range and was made almost entirely of carbon fibre. A maintenance light on the instrument panel and alerts on the bmw i remote app led us to schedule the first service for.
Bmw i3 driver display hacking battery life revealed this video will show you have to unlock key features in your bmw i3 ev bev or rex range extender driver display so that you can check the. Then closely followed is the i3 s range extender which occasionally burns though its 9 litre. Whereas i am sure the range is a lot more than 70 as i always get between 100 winter and. They arent super well trained and often dont know what theyre talking about. January 9, 2016 bmw i3 bmwi3, interval, rackvidd, range, service, software bmwi3owner our bmw i3 will be two years old in a few weeks and has now just completed the first scheduled service. That optional range extender rex for short is used solely to power a generator that delivers electricity to the battery and the traction motor that actually power the car.
The bmw i3 with a twocylinder rangeextender engine and a 33. I have heard negative things about the servicing and maintenence costs. It has me in the 8% tax bik bracket which covers co2 150g and electric range 4069 miles. Bmw i3 owner experience and comments from bmw i3 owners.
Bmw offering glitch fix for i3 with range extender autoblog. However, the i3 has an optional rangeextending twocylinder gasoline engine that works as a generator and charges the battery, which bmw says extends the i3s total range to up to 150 miles. Bmw sends out postcards to i3 owners confirming 50% more range for 2017. Service and warranty information 2016 bmw i3 bmw usa. However, the i3 has an optional range extending twocylinder gasoline engine that works as a generator and charges the battery, which bmw says extends the i3 s total range to up to 150 miles. If youre looking for an outoftheordinary ride that fits your lifestyle or you simply want to spend less time at the pumps, then make the bmw i3 range. After another stint in the same electric german car, ive made a few improvements with my laptop computer. I wrote about my experiences living with a bmw i3 rex range extender earlier this year. The electric engine of the bmw i3 with a performance of 125 kw and a torque of 250 nm provides emissionfree driving pleasure for up to 200 km. Check engine light mystery plagues range extended i3s in the us the infamous check engine light of the bmw i3 rex many people that order the range extender option on the i3 do so because they just arent comfortable with the bev i3s 81 mile epa range rating.
Via the facebook bmw i3 group, bmw has mailed out postcards to owners in the uk stating the 2017 bmw i3 will have a 50% increase in electric range, which would equate to around 120. Following a complaint from consumer reports, bmw has issued a software upgrade to the rangeextended i3 model that alerts the driver of a low state of charge that could affect the vehicles. Preconditioning the i3 a cold winter day and effect on range. Powering all models is a 170horsepower electric motor connected to the rear wheels via a singlespeed transmission.
While no one will ever confuse the i3 with a sports car, 170 horsepower is enough to give the i3 brisk acceleration, especially when its 184 foot pounds of torque are accounted for. Bmw i3 range extender engine 125kw electric motor equivalent to 168bhp, 184lb ft, with 647cc 2cyl petrol range extender to top up battery gearbox singlespeed automatic, rearwheel drive. Bmw i3 range extender reliability speak ev electric car. Bmw i3 a cold nordic winter day 15c 0f accessing the hidden information in your i3.
Company guysthe engineers, designers, software, and hardware guruspaint the bmw i3 as a moon shot. The i3 was bmws first massproduced zero emissions vehicle and was launched as part of bmws electric vehicle bmw i subbrand. Range extender maintenance cycle required thu nov 03, 2016 3. Jan 09, 2016 the new bmw i3 with larger battery only marginally more expensive. A bmw i3 rex range extender classaction lawsuit is working its way through the legal jungle after bmw asked the court to dismiss the original i3 rex lawsuit and the judge did just that, at. Bmw maintenance programs bmw service warranty information safety and emission recalls. How to hack a bmw i3 for more driving range automobile. After another stint in the same electric german car, ive made a. View our certified preowned preowned 2017 bmw i3 with range extender, from herb chambers bmw of boston in boston, serving cambridge, brookline, burlington, ma, and somerville. This depends on the configuration of bmw i3 you choose.
Ive needed a little over 15,000 kwh of electricity, and exactly 50 gallons of gas. One of the selling points of the bmw i3 was the range extender. Range extender maintenance cycle required thu jun 09, 2016 7. Bmw i3 forum bmw i3 forum and electric vehicle news. Sep 09, 2015 i wrote about my experiences living with a bmw i3 rex range extender earlier this year. The plaintiffs say bmw promises the range extender doubles the range of the i3 from about 81 miles to 150 miles by using a twocylinder 650cc gaspowered engine thats essentially a bmw motorcycle engine that powers a generator to keep the battery at a constant level. The car slowed down to under 30mileshour and i was forced to wait for the battery to charge back up to above 2% ish to get going again. However, a pure electric vehicle does not need much service. The bmw i3 has everything you need to combat the challenges of modern mobility and to outmatch them in silence. Bmw i3 driver display hacking battery life revealed this video will show you have to unlock key features in your bmw i3 ev bev or rex range. As more and more of the bmw i3 rex vehicles come into second owners and run out of bmw maintenance service packages, i thought id share my first oil and filter change for the range extender. Bmw i3 owners hack software to fit extra 12gallon of gas.
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