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Repair / Maintenance Video Proves Upgrading BMW i3 Battery Pack To 120 Ah Is Possible

Video Proves Upgrading BMW i3 Battery Pack To 120 Ah Is Possible

Although it is not a DIY job, it can be easier than most people imagine.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 02 February 2021
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06:38 Charging 2020 BMW i3s: How Fast Does It Charge?

2020 BMW i3s: How Fast Does It Charge?

It's the i3's turn to get our DC fast-charge test
By Tom Moloughney 08 October 2020
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07:42 Races and Chases Watch a MINI Cooper SE Drag Race A BMW i3

Watch a MINI Cooper SE Drag Race A BMW i3

Sibling rivalry at its best.
By Tom Moloughney 22 April 2020
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Official BMW Says i3 REX Is Done: Batteries Prevail Despite Minimal Range

BMW Says i3 REX Is Done: Batteries Prevail Despite Minimal Range

Potential bad news equals good news for the segment.
By Steven Loveday 26 November 2019
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Motor1.com Confirmed: BMW i3 And i8 Won’t Get Direct Successors

Confirmed: BMW i3 And i8 Won’t Get Direct Successors

BMW’s director of development Klaus Frölich confirmed the end of the i3 and i8, while also confirming the production of the Vision M Next Concept.
By Jacob Oliva 06 July 2019
Industry Outlook BMW Produces 150,000th i3: What Does Automaker's EV Future Hold?

BMW Produces 150,000th i3: What Does Automaker's EV Future Hold?

Is BMW hedging its bets?
By Tom Moloughney 05 May 2019
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General UPDATE: BMW Cancels Range-Extender Option For i3 In Europe

UPDATE: BMW Cancels Range-Extender Option For i3 In Europe

BMW has officially announced that it will cease production of the i3 Range Extender. From 2019 on, there will be no i3 REx.
By Mark Kane 04 October 2018
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General BMW i3 REx Burns After Catching Fire While Parked In Spain

BMW i3 REx Burns After Catching Fire While Parked In Spain

This is not the first BMW i3 REx to catch fire unexpectedly. Does it have anything to do with the U.S. recall for REx fire risk?
By Steven Loveday 19 March 2018
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General BMW i3 Long Term Battery Capacity Report: Better Than Expected

BMW i3 Long Term Battery Capacity Report: Better Than Expected

The first BMW i3 REx to every be delivered in the US just crossed 70,000 miles of driving, so how is the battery (and thus range) holding up?
By Tom Moloughney 24 April 2017
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General 19,130 BMW i3 REx Recalled In US Due To Fire Risk...Thanks To Its Gas Extender

19,130 BMW i3 REx Recalled In US Due To Fire Risk...Thanks To Its Gas Extender

Some 19,000 BMW i3 REx plug-in electric vehicles have been recalled in the US due to the threat of fire via its fuel-tank vent line
By Jay Cole 18 February 2017
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Sales With Introduction Of Bigger Battery Pack, BEV BMW i3 Now Outsells REx

With Introduction Of Bigger Battery Pack, BEV BMW i3 Now Outsells REx

Volume deliveries of BMW i3 now equipped with a longer range, 33 kWh battery in Germany, has shifted the majority of sales to the all-electric option.
By Mark Kane 21 October 2016
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BMW i3 Rex Vs Chevrolet Volt - Drag Race Video

BMW i3 Rex Vs Chevrolet Volt - Drag Race Video

Taking a 2nd generation Chevrolet Volt and BMW i3 REx (range extended) to the drag strip to see who gets the bragging rights among the long distance PHEVs
By Jay Cole 11 October 2016
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General 2017 BMW i3 REx Range Put To The Test Against 2014 i3 REx

2017 BMW i3 REx Range Put To The Test Against 2014 i3 REx

What a difference three years makes. I was able to secure one of the first 2017 BMW i3 REx cars that made its way into the US and I put it to the test.
By Tom Moloughney 02 October 2016
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General BMW i3 Goes 56,000 Miles On 50 Gallons Of Gas

BMW i3 Goes 56,000 Miles On 50 Gallons Of Gas

My 2014 BMW i3 REx is now 27 months old, recently surpassing 56,000 miles. I’ve needed a little over 15,000 kWh of electricity, and exactly 50 gallons of gas to power the vehicle thus far.
By Tom Moloughney 24 September 2016
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Sales UK Consumers Opt For BMW i3 REx 3:1 Compared To All-Electric Version

UK Consumers Opt For BMW i3 REx 3:1 Compared To All-Electric Version

The UK has spoken, it is loves the petrol-extended version of the BMW i3, making up three fourths of the over 4,000 BMW i3 sales in the country
By Mark Kane 12 July 2016
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General Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against BMW For

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against BMW For "Unsafe" i3 REx Reduced Power Operation

BMW has been hit with a class action lawsuit for the i3 REx's reduced power operation, which is deemed as unsafe, according to the lawsuit.
By Eric Loveday 18 May 2016
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A Longer Look At The BMW i3 REx - Fully Charged (video)

A Longer Look At The BMW i3 REx - Fully Charged (video)

Highlights of BMW i3 REx featured by Fully Charged.
By Mark Kane 03 May 2016
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General Most BMW i3s Sold In Europe Were Equipped With Range-Extender

Most BMW i3s Sold In Europe Were Equipped With Range-Extender

Nearly 55% of BMW i3 sold in Europe in 2015 were equipped with range-extender.
By Mark Kane 22 March 2016
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General BMW Adding

BMW Adding "Value Package" To i3 REx

BMW has announced a new "Value Package" coming soon for the i3 REx.
By Eric Loveday 07 March 2016
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General Here's How Long It Takes To Refuel The BMW i3 REx - (w/video)

Here's How Long It Takes To Refuel The BMW i3 REx - (w/video)

Ever wonder how long it takes to refuel a BMW i3 REx? Well, wonder no more. Here's the answer...
By Tom Moloughney 03 November 2015
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BMW i3 REx Top Speed With Depleted Battery - Video

BMW i3 REx Top Speed With Depleted Battery - Video

BMW i3 REx on German Autobahn - full throttle shortly before and while the battery is empty
By ElectricCarsTV 25 October 2015
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General BMW i3 REx Road Test & Review - Video

BMW i3 REx Road Test & Review - Video

What's the i3 like to live with? How well does the range extender work? What if I don't charge it at night? All that and more!
By ElectricCarsTV 30 May 2015
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General BMW i3 REx Review: It's Brilliant Until You Step On The Gas Pedal

BMW i3 REx Review: It's Brilliant Until You Step On The Gas Pedal

BMW i3 The Detroit Free Press' Mark Phelan is a well-respected automotive journalist.  His review of the BMW i3 REx is mostly positive, with statements like: "In battery mode — which provides a range of 72 miles, according to the EPA — the i3 is a spunky, eccentric and eye-catching glimpse of the future." And: "The i3 is easy to drive. Its small size makes it mane...
By Eric Loveday 05 May 2015
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General BMW i3 REx - 20 Questions Answered - Video

BMW i3 REx - 20 Questions Answered - Video

What's the range extender like? How long to charge? Is it a hybrid or an EV? All that and more answered in this frequently asked questions video.
By ElectricCarsTV 03 April 2015
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