Recent content by davidzi3

That makes sense, the BMW DCFC gave me about 23kW from a dead battery. I used the chargepoint app to check the charge rate (it started to taper off at 80%). The EVGgo I typically use indicates 50kW on the charger, but I get 10kW in 30 minutes every time i go. I dont charge at the DCFC at...

I think you may be able to control the bluetooth with a small wheel within the steering wheel. it took me 6 months to stumble upon it by accident and I constantly forget its there. Hope this helps.

2. If you are asking, it means you care about good quality sound system and if that the case, I would wait for the better system. I leased my i3 with little knowledge about them prior to showing up at the dealership looking for a car (not the i3). I thought mine was fully loaded and I didn't pay...

Thanks. I didn't realize it was an issue. Hopefully mine lasts the 30 months before my lease is up. In my ICE cars i usually replace batteries after 36 months, so my fingers are crossed it lasts as long as a regular ICE battery since it isnt starting the car.....

I can't seem to get much more than 20kW speed out of the EVgo or the BMW ChargeNow systems in South Florida. Anyone else having the same issue? The chargers seem to be rated for 50kW, but I never get that speed. I wonder if EVgo is throttling it down for the free 30 min sessions or if its my...

Back to the initial reason for the thread, maybe the car monitors the battery and it will let you know if it needs to be replaced. Not the answer you were looking for, but being not a standard (yet) battery, I would think BMW would make sure you don't get stranded or at least design it to turn...

I got an opportunity to test this out during the October Hurricane in Florida. I bought a 1000 watt inverter at home depot just in case we lost power (we only had the power flicker a few times during the storm). I connected the inverter to the 12v battery and tested running lights and full size...

I would lease based on your desire for all-electric and electric cars are going to be getting alot better in the next few years. The resale on the 2015 may even suffer due to the larger battery in the 2017 i3. Plus the Tesla model 3 will be available by then and might be a game changer since it...

Last update 12/1 at 1am in Florida. I sent the issue to BMW through the website listed in the app: bwm.com/connectivity today. Thank goodness for this forum and not having to try to deal with BMW dealership on this, those guys are clueless.

My AC stopped blowing cold air when in REx mode on the highway. I attributed it to the state of charge since it was going around 80 mph and it came back on when I slowed down. It hasn't happened again since, but I'm definitely scared to take car on long trips using the REx. Has this happened to...

I have tried three different DC fast charging stations dozens of times each, many times after reading the suggestions on this feed. I also called BMW i help line and they were no help other than the items I already read about here and that sometimes its the locking mech that needs to be replaced...

1. Braman i think only had 2015 i3s. Not sure if they got 2016's in. 2. Under $350 (total cost off lease, not just monthly payment). I paid $275/mo (nothing down) in february but they wrote down cost by 10k and residual seemed way too high, especially with larger battery coming out. 3. dont...

Leased on 2/14/16 (I went in to test drive x3 for my wife on valentines day and ended up getting this for me instead, she said it was dorky and wouldnt drive it, I said I wouldnt pay $600/mo for a car when there is another option for under $300, close to $200 after gas savings) 2015 i3 REx...

I leased my 2015 i3rex in february for $275/mo with 0 down and 12,000 miles per year in WPB, FL. I think they were liquidating the 2105 inventory. MSRP was 50k and agreed price was 40k (I didnt have to haggle just went to test drive an x5 and told the guy there is no way i'm paying over $600/mo...