TomMoloughney
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Here's a pic that is very close to the production i3:
Boomer23 said:Thanks for the nice pic, Tom, and I'll add my welcome to the forum.
It's always hard for me to picture the final product when the car is covered with that swirly plastic. Do you think that the double kidney grille is under there somewhere?
For those who haven't been following the i3 news closely, note that the rear doors hinge at the rear (used to be called "suicide doors" in the olden days), and there is no "B" pillar, so entry to the rear should be easy, though both the front and the rear doors need to be open.
What kw charger will the i3 have?The 10kW charger in the Rav4 and Tesla S are big sales incentives for me.
gergg said:What kw charger will the i3 have?The 10kW charger in the Rav4 and Tesla S are big sales incentives for me.
That's nice....Tom, what is the earliest date we can expect the i3? We've heard pricing from 35k-45k any idea what pricing level is realistic?7.7kw onboard charger and level 3 DC quick charge (SAE combo plug)
It will charge in 3 hours @ level 2 and to 80% in about 20-25mins Level 3.
gergg said:That's nice....Tom, what is the earliest date we can expect the i3? We've heard pricing from 35k-45k any idea what pricing level is realistic?7.7kw onboard charger and level 3 DC quick charge (SAE combo plug)
It will charge in 3 hours @ level 2 and to 80% in about 20-25mins Level 3.
Boomer23 said:I have no inside information, but pics like this one seem to be the most realistic depiction of how the production i3 may look. This one is from a British magazine, but I saw a similar picture in the print version of the US magazine Automobile.
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Boomer23 said:Relating to the REx range extender engine, fuel tank and related hardware:
e. Where in the structure will this hardware be placed? With the basic i3 likely properly balanced in the ideal 50:50 weight distribution, BMW would need to place the additional mass of these components without disrupting the car's balance.
f. I read somewhere that the REx would be placed midships, which would answer the weight distribution question, but what does that do to passenger and cargo capacity and ergonomics?
These aren't necessarily directed toward Tom, but anyone with thoughts or ideas is welcome to respond.
Cheers!
TomMoloughney said:Boomer23 said:Relating to the REx range extender engine, fuel tank and related hardware:
e. Where in the structure will this hardware be placed? With the basic i3 likely properly balanced in the ideal 50:50 weight distribution, BMW would need to place the additional mass of these components without disrupting the car's balance.
f. I read somewhere that the REx would be placed midships, which would answer the weight distribution question, but what does that do to passenger and cargo capacity and ergonomics?
These aren't necessarily directed toward Tom, but anyone with thoughts or ideas is welcome to respond.
Cheers!
Take a look at the video in the link below. You'll see the power electronics and motor are on the right side of the rear axel leaving a good amount of room on the left side. I believe that is where the small gas tank will be. I think the engine will be in the frunk so you will lose that luggage space.(which really isn't much anyway)
I don't have any confirmation on this though, and will definitely pass that along here once I get it.
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