Is a 2014 BMW i3 worth it?

Is a 2014 BMW i3 worth it?

Not only is the i3 the quickest pure electric vehicle we’ve tested other than the Tesla Model S, but its low center of gravity and ideal 50/50 weight balance means that, when combined with the car’s wide stance and BMW-tuned suspension, this is one of the most fun-to-drive electric cars on the market.

How long will a 2014 BMW i3 battery last?

BMW is one of the few EV manufacturers that offer a clear battery capacity loss warranty, and has guaranteed at least 70% capacity for 8 years or 100,000 miles. The stated usable capacity for the 2014 i3 is 18.8 kWh. Therefore, the battery would need to degrade to 13.15 kWh to trigger a warranty claim.

How many years does a BMW i3 battery last?

How long do BMW i3 batteries last? The i3 battery comes with a 8-year, 100,000 miles warranty which is par for the course for electric cars of this size.

How much does it cost to replace a BMW i3 battery?

BMW i3 Battery Replacement Cost Estimate. Labor costs are estimated between $99 and $125 while parts are priced at $199. This range is based on the number and age of BMW i3’s on the road.

How much does it cost to charge a BMW i3?

According to the EPA, it takes approximately 22 kWh to fully charge the i3’s 18.8 kWh useable capacity (internal charger is ~ 85% efficient), so your cost would be ~$4.59 (assuming $0.2088/kWh).

How much does it cost to replace BMW i3 battery?

BMW i3 Hybrid High Voltage Battery Replacement Cost Estimate. Labor costs are estimated between $594 and $749 while parts are priced at $13,515. This range is based on the number and age of BMW i3’s on the road.

Is the i3 reliable?

According to our most recent reliability survey, the i3 scored 94.1%, which put it in 4th place in a class of 8 electric cars. BMW as a brand finished 13th out of 30 manufacturers – a respectable result.

Is BMW i3 a reliable car?

Is the BMW i3 reliable?

Indeed, the i3 came mid-table in the electric and hybrid cars category of the 2019 What Car? Reliability survey, and the German brand finished 21st (out of 31) in the overall manufacturer league table.

Can you replace i3 battery?

You’ll have to work with cooling ducts, you’ll need a scanner and a way to replace the battery management system, you’ll have to find a way to unlock the battery (which will most likely be locked by BMW in case you’re thinking of getting one from a salvage title i3) and you may also need to do some coding.

What kind of car is the 2014 BMW i3?

2014 BMW i3 models. The 2014 BMW i3 is a four-door hatchback with seating for four passengers. offered in equally equipped full electric and Range Extender models. Both come in three different trim packages: base Mega World, Giga World and Tera World.

Is the BMW i3 range extender a good car?

BMW i3 Range Extender (2014) review. In the January 2014 issue of CAR, Gavin Green casts down the BMW i3 Range Extender as ‘the coward’s choice’. Yet BMW predicts that the petrol-assisted i3 will make up 80% of UK i3 sales – and therefore make it the top-selling BMW ‘iCar’.

What kind of battery does a BMW i3 have?

The 2014 BMW i3 is powered by an electric motor fed by a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery pack located beneath the floor. The resulting 170 hp and 184 pound-feet of torque is sent to the rear wheels.

What kind of range does the BMW i3 have?

The new BMW i3 is a purpose-built electric car with seating for four. Constructed of carbon fiber reinforced plastic and aluminum to save weight, the i3’s electric drivetrain gives it a range of 80 to 100 miles, according to BMW, and it can be recharged in three hours on Level 2 service, which is available at many charging stations.