A few weeks ago I test drove a 2017 i3 base. While charging it, the white maximum range indication on the instrument cluster showed 114 miles (the stated max range for the 33 kW battery). Today we took delivery of a 2017 i3 base (different car than the one we test drove) and the white maximum range indication only shows 91 miles.
I’m a little concerned that the battery is not in good shape. However, it is much colder now in Ohio than it was a few weeks ago. In addition, the car had traveled 400 miles on a flatbed to our house, and I’m sure the battery was pretty cold. So my question - will the maximum range show less than 114 miles if the battery is really cold, or should it show 114 regardless of temp (and other variables)?
Looking forward to whatever insight you can provide. Thanks.
I’m a little concerned that the battery is not in good shape. However, it is much colder now in Ohio than it was a few weeks ago. In addition, the car had traveled 400 miles on a flatbed to our house, and I’m sure the battery was pretty cold. So my question - will the maximum range show less than 114 miles if the battery is really cold, or should it show 114 regardless of temp (and other variables)?
Looking forward to whatever insight you can provide. Thanks.