Thoughts on the i3

**shimmy** · 24-10-2013, 07:52 PM

So I was wondering.

They say the enhanced model does 180 miles with full charge, and to do that at 18% the generator kicks in to make the last 18% last longer. questions:

1. Why not run the generator all the time so it does 300 miles?

_Nathan_ · 24-10-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

So I was wondering.

They say the enhanced model does 180 miles with full charge, and to do that at 18% the generator kicks in to make the last 18% last longer. questions:

1. Why not run the generator all the time so it does 300 miles?

Presumably because running the generator is less efficient that charging from the mains supply?

I think it is great.

**shimmy** · 24-10-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by _Nathan_

Presumably because running the generator is less efficient that charging from the mains supply?

I think it is great.

I have to say i3 and i8 look ace and sound like good cars, just wondered why 180 miles and not 300 (at least that's a tank of fuel)

_Nathan_ · 24-10-2013, 08:23 PM

i8 too!

**shimmy** · 24-10-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by _Nathan_

i8 too!

thinking of computers!

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 24-10-2013, 08:37 PM

Have they picked low i numbers so as it looks like Hyundi came after

. what does the i stand for.

Trawler · 24-10-2013, 11:12 PM

I will not be buying any car with a battery that is used for propulsion.

chrisburns · 25-10-2013, 12:04 AM

Spent the night ragging the tits off this last night.

**glendog74** · 25-10-2013, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisburns

Spent the night ragging the tits off this last night.

You do like your mudflaps, lol!

Neil M · 25-10-2013, 12:51 PM

Thoughts on the i3 - Best not to think about it, the beginning of the end. Next it will be embedded induction loops in the roads, put you foot down and nothing - "computer says no".
A time of change is looming ever closer!

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