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I have a question for you Tom. I'm of the same opinion as Plug, I'd rather not have to deal with all the issues of a gasoline engine if I'm going to get a BEV. However, I have an 80 mile round trip commute with an inconvenient charging capability at work. Given the estimated 93 mile range, I...

Thanks for the pictures Tom, especially the one with the back seats down. I had been wondering about how much carrying space there would be. It looks like it beats a Mini by quite a bit. For awhile there, I thought that the back seats would not fold down at all which would be a deal breaker...

The US PiP charges in 3-4 hours at 120V and 1.5-2 hours at 240V. So you should be in good shape with the convienence charger that will come with the UK i3. Dan

Hello everyone. My name is Dan Houk and I wanted to join in on the discussions. I currently have a Plug-In Prius which is a little over a year old. Since I've had it, I've grown disappointed in the low EV range and am looking for a full EV to replace it. I'm excited for the BMW i3 with a...

Based on discussions on the PriusChat board, it appears that the UK PiP comes with a 240V convenience charger which charges at the higher rate. I would assume that the i3 will be similarly equipped. You might inquire at the local Nissan dealer to confirm what they provide. Dan

The question is will it be possible to make a jumper cable to convert from CHAdeMO to CCS and vis versa? Beyond the voltage and amperage requirements, how compatible are the communication protocols? Tesla already provides a jumper cable to convert from J1772 to their plug. Is this something...

Parker, You can find a list of fast chargers here. Looking at the Aerovironment DC Fast Charge Station which looks like the best option for personal use, it requires 480VAC, 3 phase power, 42 amps max. There isn't a price listed for that unit but some of the others range from $19,000 to...