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Trip report

Discussion in 'EV (Electric Vehicle) Discussion' started by bwilson4web, Jul 23, 2023.

  1. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I drove home my used, $15,000, 2017 BMW i3-REx:
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    Optimized for fastest return, all but one leg of the +15 hours was gas powered:
    • 10 fuel stops, last segment totally EV
    • 21.84 gal
    • $82.73
    • 36.3 MPG
    • 15:10 duration
    About 2 hours faster than Tesla but ~$12.00 more expensive. First two tanks were premium to dilute what the dealer had put in. The last tanks were mid grade. The fuel octane improves the two cylinder, high compression engine efficiency and makes it quieter.

    Full charge including any overhead like cooling:
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    The new battery capacity is ~27 kWh. I am pleased.

    Bob Wilson
     
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  2. jzchen

    jzchen Newbie!

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    First BMW that I’m aware that takes mid-grade fuel?

    Congratulations!
     
    #2 jzchen, Jul 23, 2023
  3. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    I read the owner’s manual and they specify 89 octane. I have not benchmark all three grades but 89 works just as good as the higher octanes. Just as quiet and similar performance. Octanes 88 and below, not so good.

    Bob Wilson
     
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  4. Trollbait

    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Wouldn't expect regular to work in a motorcycle engine. Even the Honda scooters I looked into called for premium.
     
    #4 Trollbait, Jul 24, 2023
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