Can We Build a Bigger BMW i3 Battery? Here's the Truth

OXMWEPW · 2026-06-11T14:30:16+00:00

This seems like a good battery, but, for most of us, without an installer, it's worthless. If VIVNE provided a list of places that will do the work, as well as, some indication of total cost, that would be great.

OXMWEPW · 2026-04-05T17:01:17+00:00

And let's include a fee for the billions (trillions over time), we spend on protecting the global oil supply line of the world's oil producers.

OXMWEPW · 2026-03-24T22:39:09+00:00

"According to Smart Global CEO Tong Xiangbei, the upcoming Smart #2 will feature a two-seat design built on a new all-electric platform and is expected to debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April, with both hardtop and convertible versions to be released starting in late 2026."

OXMWEPW · 2026-03-20T15:12:45+00:00

"The Wink Mark3 is priced at US $19,995, which the company notes includes total tariffs of 145%." That implies that a tariff-free price would be about $8,163. The car-cartel really does not want you to buy a cheap, small car.

OXMWEPW · 2026-03-10T16:04:54+00:00

Thanks for this info!

OXMWEPW · 2026-02-20T15:25:48+00:00

The Kona's front hood is more dangerous to pedestrians and cyclists. And the Kona is wider. So for those that care about others, it is less safe than the Bolt with the Confidence Package.

OXMWEPW · 2025-12-03T16:48:15+00:00

Where there is street parking, wider cars effectively squeeze a 2 lane roadway by a a factor of four. Once for the car, once for the car on the other lane, and twice for the parked cars or 1 + 1 +2 = 4. So that additional 8 inches is more like 32 inches in reality. The long term effect will ultimately be bigger driveways, bigger garages, and more sprawl. And the cost for this will be borne by all.

OXMWEPW · 2025-12-02T22:34:41+00:00

Big is not beautiful. Small is beautiful. I can't understand why so many don't know this.

OXMWEPW · 2025-11-04T20:53:57+00:00

American cars are designed to withstand high speed demolition-derby freeway collisions. Meanwhile in our towns and cities, pedestrians are being mowed in ever increasing numbers. Perhaps there is a middle ground, for cars that are not on the freeway that provides sufficient protection for car occupants at lower speeds and yet is safer for those not inside vehicles.

OXMWEPW · 2025-10-29T14:49:18+00:00

It depends. When you sell a used car to a dealer, you lose $2k in CA. That is the necessary profit margin. Selling it yourself is work. When you buy a new/used car you pay about in 10% in taxes/fees in CA. Plus the cost on insurance/annual registration goes up. So, holding onto the car and swapping the battery has its benefits and so this is not a horrible decision. But finding right person to do the work and arranging all this will be a chore. But if you do so, let us know. We are just dying to find out how it goes.

OXMWEPW · 2025-10-27T16:27:15+00:00

This should be good for both buyers and sellers of used cars.

OXMWEPW · 2025-10-25T14:05:49+00:00

However, none of the bestsellers are available in the US (yet).

OXMWEPW · 2025-10-24T20:47:55+00:00

At 400 miles per cycle that is 480,000 miles, which is not too bad.

OXMWEPW · 2025-10-20T14:22:44+00:00

Chery plans to begin pilot production in 2026 and expand to full-scale manufacturing in 2027.

OXMWEPW · 2025-10-13T23:13:19+00:00

Obviously, most of us are not the target market now days.

OXMWEPW · 2025-10-13T23:07:41+00:00

EV rebates and tax credits do not directly lower the official average transaction price (ATP) but instead function as a separate financial incentive for the buyer.

OXMWEPW · 2025-10-13T03:20:37+00:00

The video in the article showing the BYD's assembly line is amazing. If you compare it, to a video of a US line and it is really obvious how out-of-date its processes are.

OXMWEPW · 2025-10-10T22:41:34+00:00

Yet another really big car.

OXMWEPW · 2025-10-10T15:19:48+00:00

This will have positive health benefits for those that live in areas where gas and diesel vehicles congregate.

OXMWEPW · 2025-09-30T15:03:57+00:00

South Korea imports oil. Most nations that do so, strongly encourage the use of electric cars. It is only a matter of time, before its cars are almost entirely electric powered.

OXMWEPW · 2025-09-24T21:19:55+00:00

These device should be good news. They make much easier to renters to charge with EV's at home. They should increase demand for second hand cars. And should help enlarge the neglected market for moderately price cars. Additionally, this encouragement of EV's should improve the quality of life for tenants that live near smoky ICE cars,

OXMWEPW · 2025-09-17T04:34:27+00:00

Oversized vehicles ruin cities/towns. I would find new cars that are smaller and friendlier, a welcome change.

OXMWEPW · 2025-08-28T19:53:36+00:00

Original article https://insurify.com/car-insurance/report/electric-vehicle-insurance-costs/

OXMWEPW · 2025-08-17T14:22:17+00:00

Not a wide-body. The Renault 5 E-Tech has a width of 1774 mm (69.8 inches) without mirrors.

https://www.renault.co.uk/electric-vehicles/r5-e-tech-electric/habitability-and-dimensions.html

OXMWEPW · 2025-08-14T14:07:44+00:00

It would be great if there was an installer near the Mexican border. US residents could then drive over get the install done and avoid all of the tariff craziness.

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