PiP Survey

I keep the car charged up at home and I charge up at work. There aren't any charging stations at stores around here.

 

Hard to imagine they can do a lease under those terms. That's a fantastic deal or anything close on a great EV. Most BMW dealers do a extended three day test drive to see if the i3 is the right vehicle for you.

 

i agree, but a local dealer popped up here. of course, it could be a come on, but someone else said leaf's are going for even cheaper.

 

there's not much charging around here, what's the fastest i can install at home, and how much is the evse?

 

I picked #2, I charge every night and at work and multiple times on days off. When I go to Vegas for the day I can plan my trips around stations and do quite well. Very happy with the pip. Technology is changing so fast Iwill wait and watch it unfold.

 

mitch672 built an L2 charger for me. i think he said it would go up to 30 amps, but i'd have to contact him, not sure if it's automatic or would need some change. he's on to tesla now, so not on here much.

 

I'd rather buy but here you go - save a buck off Bisco's price :
BMW Special Offers Available in Nashua | Tulley BMW of Nashua

 

when you figure around 7 grande for the best two years and 20,000 miles of the car, seems pretty reasonable. but it would have to be a lot nicer than the leaf to make it worthwhile, or you have to be a beemer aficionado. i did like the car in person, from the outside, and looking at the interior.

 

Would you be getting the REX version or the straight EV? It is a great EV nonetheless and with the way you drive, the straight EV would probably get you over 100 miles. You are getting a higher performance (i3 motor 125kW vs Leaf motor 80kW) car in a smaller package.

I went with a Clipper Creek that plugs into a standard 14-50 NEMA and can supply 7.7 kWh. It would recharge the Leaf in 4 hours and the i3 in 3.5 hours.

 

If I were to get another plug-in, it would be all EV, be it Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, or Mercedes B-Class Electric. No more worrying about whether the gas I'm putting in will go stale before I use it.

bisco: I'd take them for a test drive. The Leaf has a longer wheel base and smaller tires = better ride. Another plus for the Leaf is its front wheel drive - I'm thinking snow here. The BMW i3 on the other hand has a thermal managed battery pack, carbon-fiber body, and of course performance and handling.

 

definitely will do that if i get close to pulling the trigger. btw, your gas won't go bad, the ice runs every 124 miles.

 

what .... are ya some kinda light weight?



You gona let a little luggage slow ya down?

.

 

You are not taking into consideration those of us who bought the PiP exclusively for the HOV lane benefit but turned out to actually like plugging in, and then move on to buying a BEV (such as a LEAF in my case).

 

Couldn't quite fit the right choice. I settled for every night at home but in fact I charge every day or night at home only. There is only one charge station I'm aware of and its location is rarely convenient and they decided last year or so to start charging for the charge. Since its location is reached in just a couple miles the charge need is more a nuisance. In my travels outside my driving domain I do not bother looking for charge stations. At this point in time with a hybrid it is clearly more trouble then it is worth beyond my home.

 

specially with $2.50 gas.