Very good and comprehensive review! I got one of these, the pre-LCI model (7,4kwh battery) one month ago. Its early one, 2014 model with 74k km / 46k miles) on the odometer. My daily commute is 25km one way and I'm able to charge the car at home and at work. I'm achieving around 1400-1500km per one tank of fuel (37-38L). So far my average consumption has been 2-3L/100km (95-140 UK MPG). I can achieve up to 30km on pure electric range with "Eco Pro" -mode and with using of the Sat Nav system and keeping AC off when its not too warm. When the car knows when its heading, it is using the electricity far more efficiently. So far really good car, I used to own 2018 BMW 740Le plugin hybrid and even it had larger battery (9,2kwh) the weight and air resistance etc. made it far less efficient car, I could only achieve around 3km more with it. The i8 has so small "air resistance" and good "rolling rate" making it really efficient car. Even with battery depleted it'll do around ~6L/100km when driving at "B-roads" (80km/h / 50mph). I'm totally in love with the car even it is a plugin hybrid with only a 3-cyl petrol engine. And I consider myself a true petrolhead, I've had multiple Scooby STI's, a Porsche 911 4S (997 gen) and a Ferrari 360 Modena.

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Жыл бұрын

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I have a i8 Roadster my wife owns a 992 convertivle. The 992 has the better handling but the i8 offers more fascination. You allways have the feeling to drive a concept car that made it on the road. A technological milestone for BMw and a future classic for sure.

@leongeorge6253

Жыл бұрын

Hi did you have any problems with the i8 and is it good for very long trips also running costs eg services tyres etc ?

@gideonmuteti1524

7 ай бұрын

I have a bicycle 😢

@jcfallows

4 ай бұрын

I can't see how you will ever sell your i8! Please keep it forever!

Being a petrol head with a history of V8’s, M4 & Subaru WR1, I’m surprised how much I love mine! Had for 4 years and longest I’ve kept a car!! Just don’t know where I would go from here. It’s not really an electric car, just supplements the torque for me and it’s very light and agile like the old school hot hatches! As fast as my M4 in sport mode and with much cheaper running costs, I’m happy 😁 Also holding its price very well now that the initial drop from the 115k price tag has flattened out so a lot of car for the money!

This is absolute the very best review of i8!!!! How come one can explain and present such a Marcel so eloquently and to the point

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11 ай бұрын

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Best car I've owned. Feels more refined and special than the 911 I drove.

Since my wife and I are considering buying a used I8, this review accelerated the purchase decision. Action will be taken on Monday.

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3 ай бұрын

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Gorgeous car this bmw, arguably the best they made 😍!

A very comprehensive review . Thank you 🙏.

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2 ай бұрын

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Best review i have seen on this vehicle , Keep up the good work .

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8 ай бұрын

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if these mfers had given it even a 6 cylinder it would have had supercar performance

Great review 👏

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11 ай бұрын

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great review

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I parked next to a white i8 in a car park so had time to have a close at it, and boy did it spun my motor! It is absolutely gorgeous in the flesh much more so than seeing it in a video. I drive BEV now but would go back to a hybrid with this car. I was amazed how cheap you can buy one for as well, I'm very tempted!

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4 ай бұрын

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If the car isn't charged, does it lose power from the electric engine portion of the horsepower?

@tomhanhart5921

Жыл бұрын

Theoretically, yes. But that doesn't happen once you understand the car. If the battery tends to run down, you recharge it in Sport mode. And that happens pretty quickly with the powerful generator. You can play creatively with this option, and an empty battery never happens that way.

Can I have one and never need to recharge it via plug. Will having it in sport mode be enough all the time ?

@OsvUkVehicleSupply

6 күн бұрын

While you can drive it without ever plugging it in, doing so would limit your use of its electric-only capabilities and reduce overall efficiency. Using sport mode frequently will recharge the battery through regenerative braking, but this won't provide the same electric range as charging via a plug. For the best performance and efficiency, we recommend plugging in the i8 regularly 👍

So wished I had one. It looks like a great white shark from the front. Kind off. It has a striking look. I've found companies that sell them in the USA, from 8 to 15 grand. The Roadster is great. But not practical. I'd need the back seats of the COUPE *

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