BMW i3 would you?

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I'm really likeing the look of the i3, looks great and funky etc

http://www.bmw.co.uk/en/new-vehicles/bmw-i/i3/2013/charging.html

But really, how many do BMW realistically think they will sell?

Would you buy one?

When you read the blurb BMW make it seem so convienient to charge up etc, but realistically for me I would be worrying about where you would charge etc especially away from home, its not like a quick fill up with fuel. BMW also do an i Wallbox that you plumb in at home to charge your motor up :| It reminds me of the Top Gear episode and the farce once you ran out of charge to get charged back up :)

Tim.
 
Given that short trips are 90% of my car usage I'd certainly have one. I'd not buy one but lease it though, as the future of this type of technology is uncertain so I'd absolutely want to hand it back. Having said that.. as my car is paid for and costs me only normal running costs, I'd not be keen to get into paying £300+ out for one continuously ala lease/PCP whatever.
 
Maniac said:
Given that short trips are 90% of my car usage I'd certainly have one. I'd not buy one but lease it though, as the future of this type of technology is uncertain so I'd absolutely want to hand it back. Having said that.. as my car is paid for and costs me only normal running costs, I'd not be keen to get into paying £300+ out for one continuously ala lease/PCP whatever.
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As a runabout albeit expensive second car it would be great but as a main family car for holidays, day trips etc I'm not so sure unless you have guaranteed charging points. At least there is the petrol version to back the electric motor up :)

Tim.
 
I really like the i3 and if you are doing a under 200 miles a week commuting it makes perfect sense, if I did I would probably lease one.
 
that is one fugly car!

having said that.... ive always maintained if they were the right price they would be ideal for some people. I would say the majority 85% of my frequent journeys are <30 miles. 10% are <100. the furthest i do weekly is chester-liverpool. so if the range was up to it then for me its a great idea.

i still don't think that it is the solution. you are just moving the problem else where. consider the impact if 50% of people all started pluggin their cars in? our electricity grid would collapse. however it is a move.

personally i think public transport is the answer but that needs a massive sustained investment and a step change in attitude from all involved. Also for long distance and travel between towns why cant we have a a system where lets say "cars" attach themselves into a close quarter convoy to take advantage of slipstreams, they could stop at convenient places for other "cars" to join in or leave the convoy. maybe the front "car" could be designated to be the one with a much bigger engine or have specific "cars" that are more aerodynamically shaped.....
 
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