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I wouldn’t put BMW in the same bucket as Toyota. BMW actually tried to sell electric cars and they just went too far selling an eco friendly car. The BMW i3 w
by davewritescode 4y ago
I wouldn’t put BMW in the same bucket as Toyota. BMW actually tried to sell electric cars and they just went too far selling an eco friendly car.
The BMW i3 was the first mass produced carbon fiber chassis, was produced entirely with hydroelectric power, was made from a high percentage of recycled materials and had an optional 3 gallon take with a range extender as an option.
I’m not convinced pure EV solutions are going to be the answer for everyone. The idea of smaller range EVs with range extenders still feels the most practical option for the next decade or two.
- ajmurmann 4y agoAnd they are releasing a great looking i4. A friend is even exchanging his M3 for one.
- senttoschool 4y agoWhat? Toyota has made plug-in hybrids that make much more sense economically than the i3.
- davewritescode 4y agoIf you get a chance, read more about how the i3 was produced. It was bigger than just building an electric car, it was about building cars sustainably while advancing some really cool tech. To this day, you won't find a carbon fiber chassis in anything under $250k. It was also neutered by US regulators who insisted that the "range extender" could only be used after depleting the battery which severely limits its utility. That's fixable with a $10 app. The i3 was fantastically cool it just turns out that most people aren't willing to compromise anything for a car that's built sustainably. That's why the i4 is doing much better than the i3 ever did.
- senttoschool 4y agoI live in the real world. Toyota hybrids and plug-in hybrids have made a far bigger impact.