What first name would you like to appear in the review?
SE6Steve
What is the make and model of your EV?
BMW i3 94 Ah
What year was your EV registered?
2017
How long have you owned your EV?
From new
What is the mileage on your EV?
10,000 – 20,000 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
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Why did you choose this car?
Most fun to drive. Covered our longest regular trip of 105 miles without a recharge. Fitted in our garage with charge point in the right place.
Positives – List 3 or more reasons why you love this car?
- Great drive
- Great city car
- Long range capable
- Still makes me smile every day.
Negatives – List 3 or more things that you really don’t like about this car?
- Nothing really, apart from handbrake could be better placed
- Satnav could be better
- The handbook is appalling
- The horn is pathetic.
Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
How nimble it is.
What EV are you interested in next and why?
Something no bigger, charge point rear offside, just as quick, longer range. So far it doesn’t exist.
What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
7.2 kW Rolec – nothing special, does the job.
What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
OVO EV tariff.
What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Whatever available & handy. Must accept contactless or be free.
Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Direct Line – they’re OK but I wouldn’t especially recommend them.
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