Dlabichra drives a BMW i3 94Ah REx 2018 electric car.
This is Dlabichra’s second electric car, they have owned the i3 between 3-4 years and drive between 5,000-10,000 miles annually. The current mileage of the car is 20,000-30,000 miles and they achieve 110 miles range from a full charge.
Rate your BMW i3 out of 5
Why did you choose the BMW i3?
Technology and designed from start to be electric.
Positives
- Build quality
- looks
- high seating position.
Negatives
- BMW service costs.
Have you experienced any faults with the car? If so, what have they been?
None
What are the standout tech features of your i3?
Radar assisted cruise control, carbon fibre shell & the sound system.
Tell us something people wouldn’t readily know about this i3.
Can turn on a dime.
What electric car are you interested in next and why?
Rivian SUV – size and design.
Home charging unit
zappi – integrates solar.
Rate your home charging unit out of 5
Home electricity supplier & tariff
Octopus Energy – innovative EV friendly tariffs and no locked in contracts.
Rate your electricity supplier out of 5
What public charging networks would you recommend to others and why?
None, they are all terribly unreliable.
List your top 3 favourite public charging networks (in order of preference).
- Tesla
- Gridserve.
Insurer
Direct line – price.
Rate your insurance provider out of 5
Estimate how much money you save per month owning and running a BMW i3 compared to a petrol/diesel car.
£100
