BMW i3 vs Hyndai Ioniq EV:
MPG (Combined) 119 137
City MPG 129 150
Highway MPG 106 122
Engine 170-hp, (electric) 118-hp, (electric)
Transmission 1-speed automatic 1-speed automatic
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Seats 4 5
Length 158.3 " 176.0 "
Curb Weight 2,961 lbs. 3,164 lbs.
Tire width 155-175 205
Despite i3 being smaller, lighter and with narrow tires, it somehow eats more electrons that the Ioniq. BMW has a stronger motor, but does it make it less efficient? I think the electric motors unlike ICEs have similar losses across the powerband.
Another observation- that advanced carbon fiber body doesn't seem to save much weight.
MPG (Combined) 119 137
City MPG 129 150
Highway MPG 106 122
Engine 170-hp, (electric) 118-hp, (electric)
Transmission 1-speed automatic 1-speed automatic
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Seats 4 5
Length 158.3 " 176.0 "
Curb Weight 2,961 lbs. 3,164 lbs.
Tire width 155-175 205
Despite i3 being smaller, lighter and with narrow tires, it somehow eats more electrons that the Ioniq. BMW has a stronger motor, but does it make it less efficient? I think the electric motors unlike ICEs have similar losses across the powerband.
Another observation- that advanced carbon fiber body doesn't seem to save much weight.