Recycledoug
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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 only utilizes 80% of it's true battery capacity in order to avoid battery degradation over time. And the Volt truly is a four door.
While the Volt range is only about 40 miles, I calculated my daily mileage coupled to recharging at home (220) and work (110). The I3 does keep me electric all week. The Volt goes down hill as soon as my tethering range exceeds 20 miles coupled to multiple trips during the day.
I have heard, but not confirmed, that the 600cc gas engine in the I3 will only limp you back to a power supply. IE if you encounter steep hills or want to drive at the posted 70 mph speed limit, you won't be able to... So then is the REX really worth another $4,000 or do you just purchase the I3? Then the Volt question pops up again... If you really need to make a 150 mile + trip, the Volt will do it in spades... And then the MB B comes into play... 4 doors, a bench rear seat for a third person in the rear, and an option to extend your range another 18 miles if you need to.
So this is my first EV. Experienced EV'ers give me your thoughts, opinions, and suggestions. I have driven the I3 and the Volt... I must say that the I3 does have an "attitude" that is hard to beat... But when the objective is to squeeze all the juice out of the batteries that you can, are you really kidding yourself in really being able to enjoy all the zip???? And those rear suicide doors.... What's up with those?
While the Volt range is only about 40 miles, I calculated my daily mileage coupled to recharging at home (220) and work (110). The I3 does keep me electric all week. The Volt goes down hill as soon as my tethering range exceeds 20 miles coupled to multiple trips during the day.
I have heard, but not confirmed, that the 600cc gas engine in the I3 will only limp you back to a power supply. IE if you encounter steep hills or want to drive at the posted 70 mph speed limit, you won't be able to... So then is the REX really worth another $4,000 or do you just purchase the I3? Then the Volt question pops up again... If you really need to make a 150 mile + trip, the Volt will do it in spades... And then the MB B comes into play... 4 doors, a bench rear seat for a third person in the rear, and an option to extend your range another 18 miles if you need to.
So this is my first EV. Experienced EV'ers give me your thoughts, opinions, and suggestions. I have driven the I3 and the Volt... I must say that the I3 does have an "attitude" that is hard to beat... But when the objective is to squeeze all the juice out of the batteries that you can, are you really kidding yourself in really being able to enjoy all the zip???? And those rear suicide doors.... What's up with those?