Featured BMW i3 electric (and gas)

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by bwilson4web, Mar 19, 2026.

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  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Found a reasonable review:

    • Price and performance at 46:00 min
    • Preproduction test vehicle
      • “3.1 mi/kWh” - too low for me
    • Driver assistance looks acceptable
    • Built in Hungary - electro-political risk
    I’m not “Jonesing” for this one. Sounds heavier than I want and not as efficient as I can have or could get.
    My most recent EV is a 2017 BMW i3-REx bought used about three years ago. At 3.6-3.7 mi/kWh and affordable gas efficiency, 36-37 MPG, a reasonable Urban EV with similar to 2019 Model 3 cross country performance.

    Nice car but not enough for me … until we see fuel economy.gov numbers.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #21 bwilson4web, Apr 5, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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    Gokhan Senior Member

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    This is the 2026 iX3. Your thread is on the 2027 i3.
     
    #22 Gokhan, Apr 5, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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    That's what I read too @ 440 EV Miles!

    2027 BMW i3 EV returns the 3 Series to its design roots and boasts 440 miles of range

    MSN
     
    #23 flim, Apr 6, 2026 at 2:01 AM
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I’ve got to see at least 3.6 to 4 mi/kWh to meet my efficiency requirements. The name doesn’t matter compared to my wallet.

    Bob Wilson
     
    #24 bwilson4web, Apr 6, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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