Tag: Electrify Your Daily Drive With The BMW i3’s Impressive Range

The BMW i3 from 2021 falls short in comparison. Competing electric vehicles with comparable prices include the Hyundai Kona Electric, Chevrolet Bolt EV, and Tesla Model 3. The i3 can be leased with an optional gasoline-powered engine to provide an additional range to make up for its meager 153-mile driving range, which is something buyers who aren’t quite ready to give up internal combustion may find comforting.

The future of the i3 is in doubt as the EV movement picks up steam, as BMW is preparing more competitive models like the upcoming i4 sedan and iX SUV. 2021 might be your last opportunity to put a brand-new one in your driveway if you like the way the i3 looks and its short driving range fits your needs.

The i3 has a one-speed direct-drive gearbox and pulls strongly, smoothly, and linearly. The ride itself is fairly quick. In our tests, a 2017 i3 [...]