by surfingslovak (Posted Tue, 30 Jul 2013 22:23:28 GMT)
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Yes, but that does not mean that the i3 is not capable of doing that. Take another similar example: Nissan discourages level 1 charging in the manual, yet a number of owners rely on it exclusively. This does not mean that the manufacturer recommendation is wrong, it's just that we might be interpreting the rationale behind it, and the implied consequences incorrectly.
Yes, indeed. That said, one of the main concerns Volt owners have is to drive most of their miles on electricity. Not only is it a nicer experience, it's cheaper too, and the drivers are very motivated to stay electric as much as possible. Since most of the trips are local and cover short-distances, a lot of the concerns and activities concentrate around recharging the car. The i3 can provide some respite there with its longer EV range. Conversely, LEAF drivers get out of their comfort zone on days when they need to cover 80, 100, or perhaps even 200 miles. Many would take their Prius on such days to avoid the hassles of looking for charging or being subject to range anxiety. This is where the i3 with REx can help also. Where it cannot help as effectively are long-distance trips or cross-country drives. Although that's true, how frequent are those trips? Would it perhaps make sense to take another vehicle on such a journey or consider flying?
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blackmamba wrote:
No it does not combine the best of both - the i3 with Rex won't make it from LA to SF nonstop if one follows BMW's recommendation of not piling on tank after tank of nonstop driving.
Yes, but that does not mean that the i3 is not capable of doing that. Take another similar example: Nissan discourages level 1 charging in the manual, yet a number of owners rely on it exclusively. This does not mean that the manufacturer recommendation is wrong, it's just that we might be interpreting the rationale behind it, and the implied consequences incorrectly.
blackmamba wrote:
The Volt does it all without any compromises. The i3 does not from what I have read, but it does offer an antidote to range anxiety.
Yes, indeed. That said, one of the main concerns Volt owners have is to drive most of their miles on electricity. Not only is it a nicer experience, it's cheaper too, and the drivers are very motivated to stay electric as much as possible. Since most of the trips are local and cover short-distances, a lot of the concerns and activities concentrate around recharging the car. The i3 can provide some respite there with its longer EV range. Conversely, LEAF drivers get out of their comfort zone on days when they need to cover 80, 100, or perhaps even 200 miles. Many would take their Prius on such days to avoid the hassles of looking for charging or being subject to range anxiety. This is where the i3 with REx can help also. Where it cannot help as effectively are long-distance trips or cross-country drives. Although that's true, how frequent are those trips? Would it perhaps make sense to take another vehicle on such a journey or consider flying?