BMW i3: EVERYTHING You Need to Know About the PETROL Range Extender

Intrigued in going electric but not quite 100% ready to make the jump?

Meet the BMW i3 Range Extender, featuring a drivetrain concept better than any regular plug-in hybrid. The REx variants still offer an uncompromising EV experience, with the substantial purely electric range and the smooth power delivery of the electric motor, but with the backup of an onboard petrol generator which can charge the battery in case you want to take fewer charging stops.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:41 REx Working Principle Explained
07:59 Refuelling
09:34 Electric Experience
10:55 Petrol Range & Manual Startup
16:07 Test Results
18:49 Reliability
21:51 Conclusion