BMW i3 94 Ah 2017, SE6Steve – EV Owner Review

BMW i3 94 Ah 2017, SE6Steve - EV Owner Review

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?
20,000 – 30,000 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?

  • Fun to drive
  • Sufficient range for me
  • Fitted my garage.

 

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

  • Great turning circle
  • Very responsive
  • Lovely to drive
  • Perfect one foot driving.

 

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

  • Handbrake is still on left hand side.
  • Sat Nav is not the best
  • App is a bit flaky at times
  • Luggage space could be bigger.

 

Surprise us! Tell us something surprising about this car?
How good the suicide doors are for getting in the back.

 

What EV are you interested in next and why?
Only another i3 at present. Maybe an s.

 

What home charging unit do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
A Rolec – It’s dated now & not smart so no longer available.

 

What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use? Would you recommend it to others and why?
OVO Energy OVO Member Special.

 

What public charging networks do you use? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Whatever suits at the time but I find Instavolt the most reliable rapids.

 

Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Direct Line.

 

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