New to the forum and found this on a well respected car news site:
Given with the LEAF it was made quite clear from the start batteries could be replaced easily, this is a distinct disadvantage for the i3 if true.
After trying a few EVs and accepting the limitations, I had been starting to look for a lightly used i3 but as I'd be keeping the car long term I do find this worrying.
From: http://www.worldcarfans.com/115031490512/third-bmw-i-model-coming-after-2020-wont-be-basedCurrent i3 and i8 owners should know they won't be able to benefit from the improvements made in battery technology because Froehlich said it would be very hard to replace the batteries since these are integrated and bonded into the chassis.
Given with the LEAF it was made quite clear from the start batteries could be replaced easily, this is a distinct disadvantage for the i3 if true.
After trying a few EVs and accepting the limitations, I had been starting to look for a lightly used i3 but as I'd be keeping the car long term I do find this worrying.