Testing the Range Extender - 2014 BMW i3 Long-Term Road Test


Edmunds.com editor James Riswick tests the 2014 BMW i3 Range Extender in the real world. How far can it go on its small tank of gas?
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Edmunds.com editor James Riswick tests the 2014 BMW i3 Range Extender in the real world. How far can it go on its small tank of gas?
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Again. Deal. Breaker! That's just not acceptable for a modern car. 80 Mph needs to be a requirement for a Range Extender. Here in the South (NASCAR land) where you better be exceeding 80 mph or you'll get run over, going 56 mph would make you the most dangerous car on the road.
Here's a thought. Bump the engine up a bit to where you can go 80 mph in 100 degree and 10 degree weather and bump the gas tank up a couple more gallons.
http://www.mybmwi3.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2141
Software can also increase the size of the gas tank from 1.9 gallons to 2.4 gallons.
didnt know how long the car was sitting on the lot or how old the gas was
wanted fresh gas
no perceptable change in drivability