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      08-22-2015, 04:04 PM   #34
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Drives: 2015 BMW i8, E63 M6, 328d
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Location: Southeast United States

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Typical Range: 14-15 miles after overnight charge. Typical conditions. HOT...aircon needed nearly all the time!!

I had the vehicle on the 120v charger for the 4 days I was traveling this week and finally drove the car at the end of the fourth day. The range said 14 miles and increased to 16 miles as soon as I turned off the aircon since it was relatively cool (80F).

Here is the kicker. I drove 3 miles in eco-mode and the range didn't budge. It finally started declining at the normal use rate shortly, thereafter.

Question: Has a longer, uninterrupted charging time resulted in better range for anyone else?

P.S. I understand the basic physics and chemistry of Li-ion batteries.
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