Saw an i3 today

So this morning I stopped by the BMW dealer and they had an extended range, i3 on the floor. It certainly is a sub-compact, two+2 and a small luggage space behind the rear seats. But I really like the 'suicide' doors because it makes it a lot easier to use the interior space.

The only problem is the 'big step' up into the cabin and I hit my head. This is a:

1. Sit on seat first
2. Duck head and rotate-in

I suspect the high floorboard step is to deal with deeper snow than we get in Dixie.

What attracts me to this car is the separation of braking from accelerator-only, operated regeneration. My understanding is lift off the accelerator and you have maximum regen. The brakes are independent and this simplification is so right!

So I need to read the owner's manual to understand the controls. I want to know if shifting into "N" causes and grief for drag-free coasting.

I was happy to 'feel knobs' with distinct touch. I hate identically shaped controls with no tactile differentiation that takes your eyes off the road.

I also need to see if I can buy the shop repair manual.

Bob Wilson