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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
The whole point of BMWi is to be completely different from the standard idea of a conventional BMW. These are not volume cars electrified. But created from the ground up in terms of drivetrain,construction and design.
The concept revealed also has a CFRP structure. As well as full EV and PHEV Range Extender.
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And that's part of the problem.
Ever wondered why Tesla sells so many electric cars compared to say the BMW i3?
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The Tesla look like and behave like normal cars in regards to space, loading capacity, etc. The BMW i3 does not.
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They have decent electrical range. 500+ km NEDC or 350-400 km real world (think winter in scandinavia with heating turned on, summer in spain with full A/C, etc) is more or less a must.
The BMW i3 does not have the range.
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FAST CHARGING NETWORK! And by fast I mean 100+ kW.
This is incredibly important. Unless BMW get that it needs real fast charging and some form of partnership with a fast charging network, its electric cars will never succeed.
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Originally Posted by SCOTT26
Its the next phase for BMWi to introduce more family orientated concepts.
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Yes! Give me a fully electric 5-series touring size car that also fulfills point 1-3 above and I will change to it from my Tesla in a heartbeat.
Tesla does not make very good cars, but they are the only ones fulfilling 1-3 above...