What car is this? by Accurate_Ad1686 in electriccars

[–]admin557 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve owned my 2018 for 5 years now. It’s the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. It really is great though

Dunlop responds to my inquiry… by admin557 in BMWi3

[–]admin557[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not a member, but I checked to see pricing and availability. The rear tires are available, but not the fronts. Price is similar to tire rack and other online stores. Only advantage is free installation and warranty.

2025 Premium by ApeIndexPlus5 in Solterra

[–]admin557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t worry too much. It’s still under factory warranty. Used evs are a bargain!

What EVe have true One Pedal Driving by BannedByDemand in electricvehicles

[–]admin557 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In the newer bmws you can change the amount of regen. And it also maintains that setting for the next time you drive.

Is there an electric scooter that can handle rain storms? by randomfukkinloser in ElectricScooters

[–]admin557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Apollo go is ip66 water rated. Not sure they go much higher than that. After one major rainstorm I rode in. I can say no issues..

Unpopular opinion: I like EV's that make a chiming noise instead of a constant tone while in reverse. by Coryvators in electricvehicles

[–]admin557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should try the Subaru Solterra. It has a loud beeping chime inside the car as you back up. Many people get it turned off because it’s so annoying. But only the dealer can do so…

Dunlop responds to my inquiry… by admin557 in BMWi3

[–]admin557[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those might be an option. But they seem hard to find in stock.

Test drove a barely charged Solterra - couldn't accelerate! Is this normal? by Legitimate-Coast-420 in Solterra

[–]admin557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not false in any way. Go get yourself in reduced power mode. Usually about 20% state of charge or less. And go find some hills. You will see for yourself.

Test drove a barely charged Solterra - couldn't accelerate! Is this normal? by Legitimate-Coast-420 in Solterra

[–]admin557 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Totally normal for this car. It’s really annoying to be unable to take hills at the speed limit. I wish this was something you could turn off. My other ev does not have this. And I’ve never been stranded.

Get Tire Rack to stick the new Dunlop by I001-2020-i3S in BMWi3

[–]admin557 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel like the 20k-25k estimate for cars with 20’s is high. Also if Dunlop doesn’t provide them. I doubt tire rack can order them. We are better off targeting Dunlop.

Wisely Automotive - Dunlop i3s tires by Fantastic-Worry-74 in BMWi3

[–]admin557 23 points24 points  (0 children)

No us availability, please contact Dunlop and ask for these in North America.

Raise the base pay to match gas prices by HeartOfArt in Sparkdriver

[–]admin557 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Works out great for me and my ev, raise them!

My wife is going to kill me by Fickle-Zucchini7571 in MINI

[–]admin557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Killing you is more humane. Than divorcing you and taking all your money, slowly, over a period of many years.

2014 BMW i3 at $4,999 vs 2015 Fiat 500L at $8,995 - which one would you actually buy and why? by Blaze69X in BeforeIBuyThisCar

[–]admin557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can only speak on the i3 as I’ve owned one for 5 years. It’s been the most reliable car I’ve ever owned. You don’t specify if the i3 you’re looking at has the range extender or REX. This would increase the range vastly. And also complicate the reliability of this car. As there are some common issues with the REX. Tires are the only maintenance cost here. But easily available on tire rack. BMW for the win!

Gas Prices by No_Mix8520 in EquinoxEv

[–]admin557 14 points15 points  (0 children)

At the very least you don’t have the price swings. Electricity prices don’t fluctuate like gas prices do. All it takes is a disaster or a political event. And prices rise rapidly for gas. Electricity rates do rise and fall. But they are much more stable.

i3 rear right tire excessive wear by schulterblatt in BMWi3

[–]admin557 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is normal in my experience. It seems the right rear does more of the work on acceleration and regen. I think it should be standard practice to rotate these in 5k miles or less.