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My 2014 i3 BEV just had to have the AC recharged. No leaks found, and the cause was attributed to normal seasonal losses. I normally drive a car around 10 years, and very rarely have I ever needed AC repairs/recharges. Did I happen to get the odd BMW i3 AC unit that is incapable of holding a...

I started getting frequent battery discharging notices on the display when starting the car. Figured out it was the 12V AGM battery. I called my BMW Center for a price on the replacement battery for my barely over 4 year old i3. They quoted me $365 parts and labor, and confirmed it was out of...

Anyone know a way to see the brake lights come on and off? I'm thinking perhaps a small, narrow light deflector somewhere on the high center light that pokes down below the top of the rear window, to glow red at the bottom through the rear window when the top of it is illuminated red by the...

I talked to my dealer earlier this week to discuss buying versus Owner's Choice. I already have a purchase order to buy my i3, but he printed up a new PO for the same deal, except with OC at 30 months and 10K miles/year. The residual for OC or lease at 30 months was 48% of MSRP for 12K (?)...

I decided to install my own i3 charging station, after getting quotes from BMW/Bosch. Bosch wanted $1200 for a 30 amp Bosch unit ($500 less than the BMW unit for same capability), or $750 for a 16 amp Bosch unit with a 12 foot charging cord. I have a 30 amp circuit nearby that will support a...