Recent content by Recycledoug

Much of the discussion is regarding the A/C system of the I3.... Is the I3 a typical A/C unit or is it a heat pump like in the Leaf.... The heat pump is quite an efficient system...

I have to agree with you that the I3 brings to the table what only BMW can do.... Driving excitement. When one begins to examine the details of the I3 it becomes an engineering marvel. To look even at the seat design it's amazing. The design and implementation of the IP is stellar... Never...

Sorry that it has taken me so long to get back to the forum... After much thinking... Perhaps too much thinking I went with a Nissan Leaf of all things.. It came down to one thing... I have never owned or leased an EV before... Nissan was discounting the 2014 Leaf's in the Midwest by almost...

So I am down to 3 different EV's. Just as I was about to pull the trigger on the I3 The Volt comes into play again. The Volt may be heavier, but the Volt does have some technology in it that is unique including a second electric motor that is powered when the gas engine kicks in. Also the Volt...

I could not agree more about being hard wiring in.... Selling the house... And forgetting to put in the sales contract that the wall station is not included.... Having the plugin unit makes this more palatable ( I think) for the new owner.... Like the refrigerator vs. the AC unit... If you know...

Re: The Clipper Creek plugin vs. hardwire I talked to my electrician, who takes care of our facility wiring at work. He stated that one can use the 50 AMP input "plug in" version. He stated that he just needs to run a 50 AMP line from our home's main box to the outlet in the garage. My concern...

Thank you all!!! .... A big help with all of the responses... By the way I assume the 30 AMP is the way to go vs. a 48 AMP since I max out with 40 AMPs from my box....

Question: Are all 208-240 7.2 kw chargers compatible with the I3? For example is the Clippercreek HCS 40 a viable charging option? Is there any reason to buy the BMW charger vs. an off the shelf unit like a Bosch or Clippercreek? Are the charging plugs on all charging units (to the I3) a...

It's great to find a forum regarding the BMW I3. So I am in the midst of purchasing one. I am one of those that needs to have all my ducks in a line before I make the purchase / lease. So I am first procuring a garage charging station... Question, if this is the place for such a question, are...