What is your name?
Chris
What is the make and model of your EV?
BMW i3 94 Ah
What year was your EV registered?
2018
How long have you owned your EV?
1 – 2 years
What is the mileage on your EV?
1,000 – 5,000 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?
120
Why did you choose this car?
Specification and mileage matched my budget and needs.
Positives
- It’s quick to pull away from the lights, join a dual carriageway etc.
- The sunroof lets in fresh air
- It’s different to the usual mass produced cars.
Negatives
- The other drivers hate me because it’s a BMW
- I crap myself each time I carefully drive it into my narrow garage
- Teslas are quicker from the lights!
Tell us something surprising about this car
The boot is enormous (coming from a Mini) and I can easily fit in my telescope, mount, tripod and eye piece case without folding down the seats!
What EV are you interested in next and why?
I don’t know, I’m in my second month of owning this one!
What home charging unit do you use?
I don’t have one in my current home.
What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
Octopus, recommended by a friend and yes!
What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
GRIDSERVE, awesome, InstaVolt, as well. Avoid bp pulse, they charge you (twice) for delivering nothing!
