@MGriff-q1i
I remember when tourist towns worked out that not having a cash point meant no one would visit. How long will it take towns in the UK to work out that EV charging infrastructure is a vital part of economic viability?
@peterparker9997
Good video, although I think you could have mentioned the different battery capacities that the various year models of the BMW i3 and Zoe come in if you really wanted to help potential 2nd hand EV buyers
@sfkeepay
A 2019 and newer BMW i3 has more than double the battery capacity, and is available with a range extender, providing 160+ mile range. Still not brilliant, but far in excess of the one tested here. Plus, of course, it handles like a proper BMW, particularly the S trim.
@BudahOfBirmingham
When Dave Cameron was top dog he announced that they would have chargers in every petrol station and range anxiety would disappear. Turns out that he was telling porkies.
@superleggenda
People considering a used EV purchase should not waste their time with generalist channels. Bjorn Nyland and Fully Charged are much better sources for information, both on new models and used. The biggest takeaway is that an EV, ANY EV, requires some adaptation. How much depends on make, model, age (both of the car and the driver), local and personal charging infrastructure.
@granfersteve3815
Very interesting test gents, it still highlights that the charging infrastructure is still way behind the cars if you need to do any kind of longer journey. But also that a second BEV would also be a useful choice if your journeys are 90% of the time local or under 100 miles a day.
@flsal27
So in conclusion, more than a decade after the beginning of the democratization of electric cars, the charging network is still one of the main issue.
@BluffMunkey
Very weird that there's no mention of much bigger battery options available for the i3, still loads of them for sale out there with 33kwh batteries for less than £10k. Not to mention the range externder/hybrid versions too.
@SimonHollandfilms
we have a zoe and the only thing that gives me range anxiety is finding a working charger. EVs are great, charging network, not so great.
@benbocc1549
Like others have mentioned, not sure why a smaller battery i3 car is used when lots of 40kwh /120ah options are available with ranges of ~150miles. Also, i3s were designed as urban/suburban cars and have great fuel efficiency in such places, but do not have good fuel efficiency at motorway speeds. Fantastic cars still to this day, but not in a motorway or long-distance scenario.
@londonbornboy
It is entirely the lack of a proper charging network that lets these, otherwise decent cars down, what a shambles.
@bdeithrick
The i3 won the 500km challenge 4 years ago we did with ievoa. Now I own a mg4. Charges at 140kw. Awesome. Cars have improved massively. Leaf 2018. 8hrs 15 Zoe 50 2020. 6hr 20 I3 2018. 6 hr15 I3 was on same Ionity twice Zoe used an extra stop to test a 150kw. So change hopped it. Leaf rapid gated big time. Buy a 30kwh or something else. I3 or Zoe 50 Watch newer Zoe star rating. Only buy 2020 50kwh
@tip00former1
Such a muppet show. At 17:35 The supreme muppet said the i3 has limited range refering to the first 2013 22kwh. Already in 2013 they came with REX as an option and in 2016 with the 33kwh battery. The i3 is unique and should be cherised as an enginering highlight. Connecting i3 with early days range is just willfull bashing.
@pjbell007
On the way north out of Brighton why didn't you travel another 2 miles to Pease Pottage where there are 14 CCS chargers! Maybe it is only because 12 of them are 350kW.
@stevesteve7855
A take-away for electrical engineers is that, as vehicle range increases, less destination/en-route charge is needed. Which means that the impact of driven energy use (kWh of drive) gets imposed on the home LV system as shown by the MG4. New LV networks, please!
@Madonsteamrailways
I’m absolutely amazed that you had problems with the Gridserve charging point. I take my Zoe to Brighton every year and have had no problems whatsoever with the Gridserve at Pease Pottage!!
@bobbralee1019
I've got a I3 with the 33KWH battery and its brilliant, I would chose it over the other two on this test every time, Its still a car that makes you feel good every time you drive which the others really don't
@rp9674
My 2015 I3 Rex is holding up well, I think the battery management is excellent, it's free noise maker so very quiet ride. I think this test combined with the comments shows that EVs work best for smart people, but dumb people can use them too
@maskinmoller
Comparing the real range of the i3 today with the NEDC norm doesn't make any sense as no car is normally capable of reaching the official numbers. I bought an i3 with the 27/33 kWh batteri as used with 48000 km on the clock and have my self covered nearly 40000 km since with an overall efficiency of 13,4 kwh/100 km. My range varies from the 160 km when really cold and windy to 260 km in the summer. Haven't felt any degradation in my ownership.
@GlitterGuru