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      07-30-2011, 08:29 PM   #30
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Originally Posted by Ziggy99 View Post
So, the Nissan Leaf has a range of 100 miles.
Speed up to 90mph.
5 passengers, 5 doors.
And offers 400 liters of cargo capacity. (twice than this i3)
And it is available now.

Whats the difference with this concept? The i3 is:
Faster, rwd, but has less space and probably is more expensive.

Is that it? For a product coming more than two years later to the market, it better be real good.

Oh wait, it seems it charges way faster.

Thou the Leaf does have the option to charge using a DC fast-charge station, capable of recharging its battery pack to 80% full in under 30 minutes.

All in all, I would need more to be impressed, especially for something coming late to the party. So far I am not.
But time will tell, so I`ll reserve final judgement.
Just the fact alone that the BMW i models will use the standard DC plug and can charge to 80% capacity that fast is impressive and capable in everyday driving situations. I believe it is going to use brake regeneration, which will charge the batteries when you brake the car, but I'm not sure, I hope it does. I'm just really curious what the price tag is going to be for these two i models. I can see the i8 going for at least $120-150,000 range, but if the i3 is going to be around the $40-50,000 range, I may just purchase one.

I guess we will find out in September?
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