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The so-called "BMW i3 with Range Extender" is a "more true" range-extended battery electric vehicle. Unlike the Volt, the BMW doesn't have any mechanic connecti
by kozak 11y ago
The so-called "BMW i3 with Range Extender" is a "more true" range-extended battery electric vehicle. Unlike the Volt, the BMW doesn't have any mechanic connection between its wheels and the gasoline engine, and the gasoline engine is properly underpowered not to be considered a primary source of propulsion.
- rhino369 11y agoI don't understand why everyone is so outraged that the volt can have a mechanical connection with the gas engine. It's more efficient in some circumstances that just charging a generator. It still can (and does) go in all electric mode, even up to 100 mph. The BWI w/ range extender still only goes 150 miles between gas ups. That's pretty annoying. It's great for days when you just need a bit extra to get through. But for road trips, it's nearly a deal breaker. Though I guess you could just suck it and stop every 2 hours.
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- ZeroGravitas 11y agoI'm not "outraged" but I do think that the Volt design is a temporary anomaly, mostly due to path dependence and being built by a corporation that traditionally built ICE vehicles. A small battery EV with a ICE range extender is simply a better sweet spot and takes better advantage of both mode's unique features and avoids a whole bunch of mechanical parts running through the car. Also worth noting that the i3 gas tank was electronically limited in capacity (along with other tweaks) to meet California regulations for getting a rebate.
- rhino369 11y agoI didn't mean to suggest to were outraged. But the internet was for a while.