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Originally Posted by IcemanNorway
With 125Ah batteries and 400k, let's hope BMW i branch will get rid of the gasoline engine and tank for good.
Use the space in the back where the REX system is for the stuff that is now in front and fit an extra engine in front instead.
A xDrive i3 would be super cool and really needed for the "s" models to get some traction. 
Also for safer regenerating in wintertime. |
Yes the extra engine in front giving X Drive would probably increase the efficiency, and a range bump would be had, just like it was in the Tesla D. Forget how much, but somewhere 10-15%. That plus a big battery, might put the REX out of business.
However, I must say that having the REX myself, gives another option. The DC fast Charge has to grow up a little bit more, making the REX unnecessary.
This would make my X3D obsolete, and I could go to one car, so would be able to absorb the higher cost. It will come. We just all cannot wait.
Bailyhill