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Originally Posted by nockenpaul
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Originally Posted by MidnightM3
I have to say that Tesla is putting out far better technology when it comes to the electric motor. Far more range and faster than an M5. The i8 looks great, and the materials used are fantastic, but I would like to see more range and output from the electric motor. I would have to go with Tesla at this point, but I am waiting for them to come out with a new coupe version.
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The electric motor of the i8 is the same that is used in the i3. They already reduced the output from 170 (i3) to 130 hp for the i8 - so they didn't intend to make it more powerful. |
I'm in their proclaimed target market and I don't know about you, but I want a full electric that hauls, with range. I am in-market right now and there are areas of compromise in my opinion that I just don't really like in the i8.
Whether BMWs intention or not, when you look at pricing and overall mileage and power output, Tesla surpasses the i8 on paper and is winning awards in the process.
It will need to be truly revolutionary in other areas of style, form and function