“With a set of dedicated snow tires and wheels, we have had no problems.”. It consistently slows the car in a very predictable fashion. In a base i3, 20” wheels are a $1300 option. This is a winter test of an electric car. Bei BMW heißen i3-Berater "Produktgenius". The all-new 2018 BMW i3s is the Bavarians’ first ever Sport Edition of the i3. To top it off, we also went for the BMW i Blue Seatbelts, Harman Kardon Sound and Apple CarPlay, for a total MSRP of $56,445. The best part about our i3 in the winter has been the preconditioning it to warm up the car before we even get in it. One of the chapter officers came up and asked me” “Do you really drive this every day, even in the winter?” “Absolutely,” I said. Bild: Sven Krieger The reason that the regular i3 snow wheel set rubs is because BMW used a 10mm wider offset in the front and 15mm in the rear to help them achieve the 40 mm of increased track width for improved handling. Nothing like booking across a freezing parking lot and jumping in a warmed up car and knowing my BMW i3 can get me to home or work with no problems. TEST DRIVE: BMW i3s – Can I Drive It In The Winter? Again, BMW shows you how much it will be limited, but it is definitely a good thing to keep in mind when you want to merge on the freeway or if you want to blow someone off the line. 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TireRack.com does not stock them either or know if or when they will. This preconditioning helps lessen the impact of the cold weather on the i3’s range and is highly recommended in the worst winter weather. As no extra power is delivered, there is no active dampening and no change in steering ratio, which I find I don’t use it at all, especially in the winter. Both are excellent snow tires and will get you through most anything. I find, especially in the winter, it is important to keep your electric car charged up for an extra safety buffer. Given the choice, though, I’d buy the correct wheels because using spacers requires different longer lugs and are sometimes tricky to install and torque correctly. Is the BMW E92 M3 a good long-term investment? Come find a great deal on used BMW i3s in Dallas today! BMW charges only $3,200 to bump from an i3 up to an i3s. Before I jump into my winter driving experience with the BMW i3s, here are a few tips I compiled over the years: Without a doubt, there are some differences living with an electric vehicle in the winter compared to an internal combustion car. VW und BMW verlangen aktuell noch 975 und 660 Euro Aufpreis für eine Wärmepumpe im eGolf sowie in den BMW i3 und BMW i3s. We’ve compared the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-500 to the Nokian Hakkapeliita R2 in the past and have driven extensively in the snow on them in a BMW i3. This means when you mash on the accelerator, the output/acceleration can be much slower than what you are used to. Ein radikaler Schnitt in der Mobilität. Also, wearing a coat, I let off less body heat and find I fog the windows less. Shop, watch video walkarounds and compare prices on BMW i3 listings in Dallas, TX. The DCFC charger is a nice bonus too because our old i3 did not have it. The only knock I have on the BMW i3 does not have a heated steering wheel. Is the BMW E92 M3 a good long-term investment? BMWBLOG is an independent private enthusiast site dedicated to BMW fans around the world and is in no way affiliated or owned by BMW USA and/or BMW AG. I can easily go well over 100 miles in a day if I hit the DC Charger for even just 15-20 min. I have a job where it does not matter how bad the winter weather is, you have to get to work. It seems the increase track width and lower center of gravity give it more sure footing. I must admit, the first winter, I had some trepidation to what it would be like to rely on our BMW i3 BEV  to get to work. Now that we are beyond Generation 1 of the BMW i3’s battery pack (Model Year 2014-2016), I have had much less range anxiety and less concern about using heat in the winter. Until now. No longer, in over 1600 miles, many winter potholes and bumps, I can’t get the back-end to give up under regen. The track has increased by 40 mm and ride height lowered by 10mm. 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How do I know? One key innovation is LifeDrive: the first serial production passenger cell made of light and extremely robust carbon fiber. As far as the Sport goes, the initial off the line acceleration feels no different than the 22kWh i3 BEV, however over 30mph the i3s really scoots. The all-new 2018 BMW i3s is the Bavarians’ first ever Sport Edition of the i3. Moving from a 2014 i3 to the 2018 i3s, BMW has increased the battery capacity from 22kWh to 33kWh. Laut BMW erhöht sich die Reichweite durch die Wärmepumpe um mehr als 30 Prozent. When trying to control at car at limit a twitchy throttle is not really helpful especially in the winter. As the 2018 i3s just hit US Dealerships in January 2018, snow tires are not available for the stock 20 inch i3s wheels and winter wheel sets for the regular i3 will not fit. Between the Nissan Leaf, VW e-Golf, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Opel Ampera-e (Chevy Bolt EV), and the BMW i3, the association tentatively declares the Ioniq as the winner. Seit fast vier Jahren fährt unser Autor privat einen BMW i3. Interestingly BMW did this by simply using a higher 94 amp hour battery cell instead of 60 ah cells, so that the packaging of the i3’s battery did not need re-engineering. Und der warnt seine Kundin Daniela Pemöller allen Ernstes davor, am Schlüssel ihres Autos zu lecken, "weil Rizinusöl im Kunststoff ist". Here’s a comparison article we did on those winter tires for the i3 here if you are interested. Our 2018 i3s came with 20 inches sport tires for maximum grip in a corner, but those tend to do terribly in the snow. Next there is a new Sport Mode which sharpens throttle response and increases steering effort. Head over to the forum and sign up – it’s simple and easy, and you’ll be one step closer to joining the BMW i3 Forum community!. 10/29/2020. Today, the BMW i3 introduces a wealth of new ways to create the ultimate sustainable electric car. In Europe, BMW dealers have access to BMW OEM 19 inch wheels that have the i3s’s unique offset and allow the 155/70/19” snow tires to be utilized and apparently are only available in black. Cross winds no longer buffet the car about. For a full review, see here. Visually the i3 is most easily identified by its larger wheel arches and unique front and rear clips. As all i3 models are rear-wheel drive, traction is extremely important and why we definitely recommend snow tires. See Kelley Blue Book pricing to get the best deal. Though just a slight bump up in range, the i3s is now more useful to us and definitely enjoy over 100 miles per charge. Search over 59 used BMW i3s in Dallas, TX. BMW does allow you to set a time to “pre-condition” your car where you can use electricity from being plugged into warm up the battery pack, so when you set out the batteries are at optimal temperature and the cabin of the car is already warmed up. Also, the i3 for some reason likes to easily fog its windows, necessitating blasts from the defroster. If however, you have a lot of highway driving and less snow, the Blizzaks would last longer. Ausstattung. I find using the heated seats is a big help. Check out ⭐ the new BMW i3 ⭐ test drive review: price details, trims, and specs overview, interior features, exterior design, MPG and mileage capacity, dimensions. Home » Test Drives » TEST DRIVE: BMW i3s – Can I Drive It In The Winter? How so? This not only helps with power delivery but also when you are in brake energy regen mode and hit a bump. The Fast Lane finds out. We picked up our new 2018 Imperial Blue Metallic i3s on January 4th, right in the dead of winter. Find your perfect car with Edmunds expert reviews, car comparisons, and pricing tools. To me, going to an i3s over an i3 represents one of the best values BMW offers. They take the newly-acquired 2014 BMW i3 out on a snowy day in Colorado to see how well it drives in the snow, as well as to have some fun. Save up to $3,931 on one of 652 used BMW i3s near you. This is, in my opinion, the way the i3 should have been all along. PODCAST EP:43, How to use the BMW Reversing Assistant - DEMO, BMW iDrive System - A Look At The Old vs. New iDrive. Im ADAC Test: Die aktuelle Version mit 42 kWh/120 Ah-Batterie. Which BMW i3 Model Is Right for Me? The i3s has unique wider 20 inch wheels with performance summer tires, as well as a lowered and wider stance. The current 120 Ah battery pack has 42 kWh and range up to 153 miles. Im Laufe der Zeit hat er sich technisch aber stets weiterentwickelt. Edmunds also has BMW i3 pricing, MPG, specs, pictures, safety features, consumer reviews and more. To heat the cabin, all i3 BEVs in the US have a fabulous heat pump style heater, plus heated seats that work great in the seriously cold weather. Welcome to the BMW i3 Forum!If you’re looking for information on the BMW i3, or looking to connect with other enthusiasts, this is the place to be. BMWBLOG's own Chuck Vossler takes the BMW i3 BEV for winter test driving. We look forward to keep racking up the miles and will report back. Mit 34.950 Euro liegt der BMW i3 auf einem ganz anderen Niveau. Search from 1030 Used BMW i3 cars for sale, including a 2018 BMW i3 s w/ Range Extender, a 2019 BMW i3 s, and a 2019 BMW i3 w/ Range Extender. The rubbing was only in the front, but was enough that I could not install them. Macht nichts. Recent posts from the BMW i3 forum How much really depends on how cold it is and what your state of charge is on your EV. Page 7 The interior of the BMW i3 includes a variety of premium-quality, sustainable materials. Ich möchte für mich selbst erkennen, ob ein solches Elektrofahrzeug etwas taugt im hiesigen bayerischen Winter. You can also trigger preconditioning with your mobile app whenever you want. If you stay warm, you need less cabin heat and less energy is taken from the battery pack to heat the car and is available for propulsion. The extra range has made day to day use less stressful and the handling is outstanding. Well, we just moved up from a 2014 BMW i3 BEV to the i3s, so I went to the garage and stuck the old snow tires and wheels on only to discover they rub! So far in 1600 miles of driving in winter weather we are averaging 3.2 miles per kWh. The i3 was BMW's first mass-produced zero emissions vehicle and was launched as part of BMW's electric vehicle BMW i … Despite my desire not to run the heat much, I still have to cycle it on and off to clear the windows. If you drive a lot on the snow and not much on pavement, the Nokians are our choice. Accelerating in the snow the traction control is more refined. They take the newly-acquired 2014 BMW i3 out on a snowy day in Colorado to see how well it drives in the snow, as well as to have some fun. VIDEO: How Much Heavier is the new G82 BMW M4 Than the Old F82 BMW M4? Los ging es mit einer vollen Akkuladung in Norwegens Hauptstadt Oslo, von dort führte die Fahrt in die Berge bis weit über Tausend Meter über den Meeresspiegel. I’ve found the Nokians are softer and better at ice than the Blizzaks. BMWBLOG is an independent private enthusiast site dedicated to BMW fans around the world and is in no way affiliated or owned by BMW USA and/or BMW AG, Winter Test Drive with the new 2018 BMW i3s, As the 2018 i3s just hit US Dealerships in January 2018, Goodbye, Dual-Clutch Transmission — We’re Gonna Miss You, BMW X8 Render from Auto Express Looks Like A Production Ready Model. Wir haben den Stromer unter die Lupe genommen. Batteries, after all, can get pretty cold in the winter and when they get really cold they are less efficient. PODCAST EP:43, How to use the BMW Reversing Assistant - DEMO, BMW iDrive System - A Look At The Old vs. New iDrive. Instead of a tipsy feel, when at highway speeds and crosswinds, the 2018 i3s feels hunkered down and more planted. The reason is that when batteries are freezing cold, they are slow to charge as well. We keep a killer pair of winter gloves to cope with a steering wheel that will suck all your body heat out of you in the freezing weather otherwise. 270 km Reichweite im ADAC Ecotest The BMW i3 is a B-segment, high-roof hatchback manufactured and marketed by BMW with an electric powertrain using rear wheel drive via a single-speed transmission and an underfloor Li-ion battery pack and an optional range-extending petrol engine. BMW in Europe still recommends running the same size snow tires 155/70/19s, so fixing the offset was the only thing that needed to be able to use our old wheels and snow tires. Research the 2020 BMW i3 with our expert reviews and ratings. We have had several snow storms and three days of ice, and the improved stance – being lower and wider- was definitely noticeable in the poor conditions. The old i3 would at this point give up and free wheel and you’d have to immediately nail the brake pedal. Our commute is less than 50 miles a day, in the winter even with a severe impact of the cold, we have no problems using our i3. The Fast Lane Now finds the answer to that burning question: Can a BMW i3 do doughnuts in the snow? This unique offset on the i3s is why our dedicated 19 inch Rial wheels and snow tires we used on our 2014 i3 wont work. BMW i3 Winter Test: Can It Do Doughnuts In The Snow? Goodbye, Dual-Clutch Transmission — We’re Gonna Miss You, BMW X8 Render from Auto Express Looks Like A Production Ready Model. 47000,- inkl. Home » Test Drives » Winter Test Drive with the new 2018 BMW i3s. We managed to overcame all these issues, with, drumroll please, spacers from an aftermarket tuner, ECS. The BMW i3 has a 22 kWh battery pack, which in mild weather 40F-90F allows you to travel about 4-5 miles per kWh. Snow tires for the BMW i3 only come in 19 inches so we had to use a dedicated set of winter wheels. Search from 60 Used BMW i3 cars for sale, including a 2014 BMW i3, a 2014 BMW i3 w/ Range Extender, and a 2015 BMW i3 w/ Range Extender ranging in price from $12,590 to $53,905. See good deals, great deals and more on Used BMW i3 in Dallas, TX. Mit dabei waren die Batterie-Modelle BMW i3, Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan LEAF, Opel Ampera-e und VW e-Golf. Wearing your coat and gloves in the i3 in the winter will help you go farther. Interestingly, BMW graphically shows on the i3’s dashboard that max acceleration and even regen sides are limited until the battery warms up. It never gets old. BMW xDrive und Mini ALL4 im Wintertest Schnee-Treiben Wir prüfen die Qualität der BMW-Allradsysteme im Wintertest anhand von so unterschiedlichen Modellen wie BMW i8 und Mini Clubman Cooper ALL4. The must look at the little quirky i3 and think how in the world is it making it up the hill and my all wheel drive truck is not! In fact, we have been daily driving a BMW i3 since 2014 when they first came out. We recently purchased, and it does have snow winter, tires in this video i'm going to show you well exactly how it starts what it's like to actually use … Once you keep these in mind though, I actually find an electric car to be a great daily driver in even the worst snow and ice that winter has thrown at us. I’ve found the i3s to quite stable in the snow and ice. VIDEO: How Much Heavier is the new G82 BMW M4 Than the Old F82 BMW M4? The reason is the greater overall range of the 96 Ah battery pack with 33kWh is about 120 miles. Our own Chuck Vossler takes the BMW i3 BEV for winter test driving. I love going around sport utes that are stuck in the slick stuff. Dies mal Stand der BMW I3 mit Zusatzmotor REX an, Fahrzeugpreis ca.