What is your name?
Craig
What is the make and model of your EV?
BMW i3
What year was your EV registered?
2017
How long have you owned your EV?
3 – 4 years
What is the mileage on your EV?
60,000 – 70,000 miles
How many EVs have you owned?
This is my 3rd
What is the average mileage range you achieve from your EV when fully charged?
120
Why did you choose this car?
Because of the range extender but I found that I never used it and was a waste of money.
Positives
- Speed
- Smoothness
- Quietness.
Negatives
- Lack of range means more charging stops
- Cost
- Thin tyres makes it unstable in windy conditions.
Tell us something surprising about this car
Ground-breaking with its carbon fibre tub.
What EV are you interested in next and why?
KIA e-Niro arrives next week and has 2.5 times the range.
What home charging unit do you use?
Ohme – great with Octopus Agile.
What home electricity supplier & tariff do you use?
Octopus Agile – great green tariff and cost markers mean that you move usage away from dirty times on the grid.
What public charging networks do you use?
Osprey Charging, Electric Highway and InstaVolt – close to major roads and reliable (excluding EH).
Who do you insure your EV with? Would you recommend them to others and why?
Aviva
