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Has anyone driven the new Mini SE? Being a BMW, It shares many of the same components as the i3 including the 33 kWh battery pack and 181 hp motor from the i3s. Of course the Mini is not an intention-built EV, but nevertheless, benefits from all the tech and R&D that went into the i3...

I'm doing a home renovation project which means making lots of trips to the hardware store for lumber, drywall, etc. The nearest Home Depot is a 70 mile RT. I could buy a small used pickup like a Toyota Tacoma and continue my contribution to green-house gas emissions, or I could buy a used i3...

Surely, you're joking.

Thanks, guys! I really appreciate all your help. If I have any more questions regarding REx vs. BEV, I'll post em here. I gotta say, all it took was one test drive of the i3 with its smooth silent acceleration, high seating position, and one pedal driving, and I was sold! Never thought I'd...

Interesting, so the REx gets lower fuel efficiency than a Prius on long trips. But I know, where the i3 shines is in city driving, on battery power only, charged at night when the rates are lower, and preferably from a utility that generates renewable energy. The ICE generator is only a stopgap...

Thanks, jadnashuanh and theothertom. If I do get an i3 I'll probably do some recoding. Just curious, but how far can you drive in the generator-only mode? I imagine the top speed will continue to drop as the battery buffer is lost. I'm asking because I'm thinking of buying an i3 in Seattle, but...

I don't own an i3... yet, as I've been trying to make the call between a BEV and REX. I know the REX gives shitty performance once the battery is depleted, and only recharges the battery minimally. So what about tossing a 3500 watt generator and a level 2 charger into the back of a BEV, so you...