BMW i3 to be optioned with a 2-cylinder engine for extended range

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Jan 23, 2013 | 06:38 AM
  #16  
Quote: so why are they putting 80 miles in i3 and range extender? Obviously not needed right? Or why is Tesla spending all that money on 300 mile range batteries?

Because it is not that simple, and low range EVs and PHEVS sales suck and are way under expectations.
range anxiety...BMW said it themselves.
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Jan 23, 2013 | 06:45 AM
  #17  
Quote: range anxiety...BMW said it themselves.
i am willing to bet it will sell crap for 45k with 80 mile range and limp mode.
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Jan 23, 2013 | 06:51 AM
  #18  
Quote: i am willing to bet it will sell crap for 45k with 80 mile range and limp mode.
...betting it'll start at $50K w/limp mode (stripped)...and won't sell....unless they give away a lease.
(I just optioned an ActiveHybrid 3 up to $67K on the BMW site, start at $49K)
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