{"id":8239,"date":"2014-05-01T07:31:45","date_gmt":"2014-05-01T07:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=8239"},"modified":"2015-03-18T20:13:46","modified_gmt":"2015-03-18T20:13:46","slug":"bmw-i3-range-extender-rex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/bmw-i3-range-extender-rex\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW i3 Range Extender (REX)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_8242\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/i3_2.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8242\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8242\" alt=\"The BMW i3 is shorter than the Nissan Leaf\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/i3_2.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/i3_2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/i3_2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8242\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The BMW i3 is shorter than the Nissan Leaf<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b><i><b><i>Is futuristic styling and a nifty drive enough to make the BMW i3 a game-changer in the electric car market, Geraldine Herbert finds out<\/i><\/b><br \/>\n<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>What is it?<\/b> The i3 is\u00a0BMW&#8217;s\u00a0first foray into the electric vehicle market and was designed from the ground up to be an electric vehicle. The \u201cstandard\u201d i3 has \u00a0an electric motor which will allow you go about 160 Kms before you need to recharge. Recharging takes about 8 hours from a standard domestic three pin plug.\u00a0 There is also a range-extended version (REX), the difference here is the addition of a 650cc petrol engine, what that does is it allows the battery to regenerate on the move so the range \u00a0you can drive\u00a0 is increased to \u00a0about 280 kms.<\/p>\n<p><b>Who is it aimed at?<\/b> According to BMW this five door four seater i3 has been created primarily with the needs of the 21st century urbanite in mind.<\/p>\n<p><b>Styling?<\/b> With the traditional kidney grille it may be instantly recognisable as a BMW but\u00a0the i3 is about as new as a car can be.<\/p>\n<p><b>Under the Bonnet?<\/b> Our \u00a0i3 Range Extender (REX) is powered by an electric motor plus a tiny 650cc petrol engine.<\/p>\n<p><b>What about inside?<\/b> Slide behind the wheel and instantly it feels roomy and really spacious particularly as there is no centre tunnel dividing the interior. In the middle of the dash sits a large touch screen unit and everything is distinctly clutter free and very futuristic. Space in the back is not great but there is certainly enough room for four passengers plus the rear hinged doors and no B-pillar means it\u2019s simple to get in and out of.<\/p>\n<p><b>On the Road?<\/b> Press the start button and the first thing you\u2019ll notice is just how eerily quiet it is, even at full speed the only noise is the sound of the tyres making contact with the road. And thanks to a host of weight saving devices it\u2019s certainly not slow off the mark. It&#8217;ll get from standstill to 100 kph in 7.9 seconds, which is only slightly slower than the MINI Cooper S, \u00a0but push this car to the detriment of your battery power, the harder you drive this car the faster your resources diminish.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8243\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/i3_1.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8243\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8243\" alt=\"The BMW i3 is made from carbon-reinforced plastic \" src=\"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/i3_1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/i3_1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/i3_1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The BMW i3 is made from carbon-reinforced plastic<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Electric cars\u00a0don&#8217;t work like petrol powered ones and there is definitely a knack to driving one, this becomes more apparent the longer you spend behind the wheel \u00a0but once you get to grips with the difference the i3 proves itself a nifty little sporty car. On the road it handles surprisingly well, despite being high off the ground it corners well and is stable at motorway speeds. Disappointingly the gearshift \u00a0is at times \u00a0a little jerky and abrupt.<\/p>\n<p><b>And Safety? <\/b>When crash tested by the EuroNCAP the i3 received only four of a possible five stars due to poor performance in<b> <\/b>the pedestrian impact test. It scored well on adult and child occupant protection and comes with all of the safety devices expected of a BMW. To read the full safety report click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.euroncap.com\/results\/bmw\/i3\/533.aspx\">here<\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Options?<\/b> Apart from the choice to extend or not to extend there are also four different interior trims: Standard, Loft, Lodge and Suite. \u00a0All feature sustainable materials such as sustainably sourced wood, natural fibres and naturally tanned leather.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Economy?<\/b> \u00a0According to BMW the i3 can achieve a mindblowing 0.6 litre per 100 km which equates to about \u00a0471 mpg, and emits just 13g of CO2 per kilometre.<\/p>\n<p><b>Verdict?<\/b> When it comes to introducing new technologies, in most cases the companies that are first to market are those who enjoy the most success. BMW may be late to Team electric but the i3 is a groundbreaking addition<strong>. <\/strong>Electric Vehicles are still a niche market and while they are likely to remain that way for a while the arrival of a BMW electric car to the market is \u00a0a serious mark of confidence.<b> <\/b>It is fun to drive,<b> <\/b>quirky inside and out and with the range extended facility the BMW i3 is a really clever car but it&#8217;s not without its downsides. Our test car came with an on the road price of \u00a0\u20ac48,530. The key to making electric cars more popular is simple, sort out range anxiety and price them competitively. The i3 certainly address the former but still falls short on the latter.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Why you\u2019ll buy one?<\/b> Fun to drive; Super frugal; Futuristic<\/p>\n<p><b>Why you won\u2019t?<\/b> Price; Boot Space; Quirky styling<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Rivals<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Nissan Leaf \u2013 Prices from \u20ac20,990<br \/>\nRenault Zoe \u2013 Prices from \u20ac17,490<em> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>BMW i3 Range Extender (REX)<br \/>\nEngine:\u00a0<\/b>650cc \u00a024kW @ 4,300rpm, 55Nm@4300 rpm<b><br \/>\nMax speed:\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0150km\/h<b><br \/>\n0-100 kph:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>7.9 seconds<b><br \/>\nEmissions (Motor Tax) :<\/b>\u00a0 13 g\/km (\u20ac120)<br \/>\n<b>Model price range:<\/b>\u00a0\u20ac34,010 \u00a0\u00a0\u2013 \u20ac42,240 (Test Car \u2013 \u20ac48,530<b>*<\/b>)<br \/>\n<b>No of Doors:<\/b>\u00a05 doors<br \/>\n<b>Euro NCAP :<\/b>\u00a04 stars<br \/>\n<b>Fuel type:<\/b>\u00a0 Petrol\/Electric<br \/>\n<b>Fuel Economy (combined cycle):\u00a0<\/b>0.6 l\/100km (471 mpg)<br \/>\n<b>Boot Capacity Seats up(down) :<\/b>\u00a0437 litres (1870)<br \/>\n<b>Car Seats:<\/b>\u00a02 Isofix fittings in the rear<br \/>\n<b>Length<\/b>: 3999mm<br \/>\n<b>Width:<\/b>\u00a01775mm<br \/>\n<b>Height:<\/b>\u00a01578mm<br \/>\n<b>Wheelbase:<\/b>\u00a02570 mm<\/p>\n<p>*Optional extras included &#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Park Assist Package, Reversing Camera Assist, Park Distance Control (PDC) front and rear, Park Assist, Winter Package Seat Heating Front,HV Battery Preparation, 19\u201d BMW i Turbine-spoke style alloy wheels, Speedometer, Adaptive LED Headlights Traffic Jam Assist, Driving Assistant Plus,\u00a0 Navigation system Professional Harman Kardon \u2013 Hi-Fi, Real Time Traffic Information Information Plus, Enhanced Bluetooth telephone with USB &amp; Voice Control<\/p>\n<p>For more information check out\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bmw.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\">BMW.ie<\/a>\u00a0or the BMW Ireland\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BMW.Ireland\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook\u00a0<\/a>page<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Geraldine Herbert<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1<sup>st<\/sup> May, 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is futuristic styling and a nifty drive enough to make the BMW i3 a game-changer in the electric car market, Geraldine Herbert finds out What is it? 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