BMW i3 2015, Tim – EV Owner Review

BMW i3 2015, Tim - EV Owner Review

What is your name?
Tim

 

What is the make and model of your EV?
BMW i3

 

What year was your EV registered?
2015

 

How long have you owned your EV?
1 – 2 years

 

What is the mileage on your EV?
5,000 – 10,000 miles

 

How many EVs have you owned?
This is my first

 

What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
65

 

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Why did you choose this car?
The looks and benefit of rex for longer journeys.

 

Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this car?

  • The design
  • Easy to drive
  • Very economical.

 

Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this car?

  • Odd tyre size
  • So expensive
  • Nothing else.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
Comfort on a long journey.

 

What EV are you interested in next and why?
Not sure, not looking for a long time yet.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Granny cable across pavement, no driveway.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Octopus – variable rate.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
BP Pulse, Instavolt, Gridserve, Mer and whoever else is available, like BP Pulse membership with RFID, nice and easy.

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Aviva – 5 star company, good prices.

 

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