Bitauto Original Choose oil or electricity? This topic is never without controversy. But what if it is Taiwan BBA?
In recent years, new car-making forces have been working vigorously on the new energy vehicle track. New forces represented by "Wei Xiaolit" have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, and their market share has been eroded and divided. Of course, traditional car companies cannot sit still, and they have also begun to work hard on widening the track.
In the past few days, I test drove the new BMW i3 in Yunnan (Dali-Lijiang). This is my first time coming into contact with a pure electric model from a traditional luxury brand. Since this car has been on the market for some time, Bitauto App has already done comprehensive reports on this car, so this time, I will help you experience this new BMW i3 from the perspective of a prospective consumer. .
Like everyone, when I first saw the news about this car, I asked a series of questions: Is this a model that was converted from Taiwanese gasoline to electric power? What are the changes between it and the ordinary three-series? Does the control still feel like a BMW? How does Space compare to Series 3? What kind of person is suitable for this car? What are the disadvantages?
It has become my top priority these days to find out for everyone what road number this car has. Let’s solve it one by one.
Q1: Is this a Taiwanese petrol-electric model?
A: No, strictly speaking no. Although the BMW i3 is not built on a professional-grade pure electric platform, it is built on a "oil-electric symbiosis platform", which is the so-called CLAR architecture. This architecture platform is not a professional-grade pure electric vehicle model, but a "gas-electricity symbiosis platform." When BMW launched the CLAR architecture in 2014, it also made a "ten-year plan" - in the next ten years, this architecture can support fuel vehicles, pure electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Currently, both the fuel 3 Series and the pure electric i3 have Appear in front of everyone. However, this car is currently only sold in the Chinese market and can be said to be a "special car for China."
Q2: What are the changes between it and the ordinary three-series?
A: Although it is built on the same platform, compared with the fuel-powered three-series, in addition to the different power systems, the BMW i3 still has many unique features.
In terms of appearance, the BMW i3 is basically based on the current BMW 3 Series. The design elements are roughly the same, and certain details are reflected in the details. For example, the i3 uses a fully enclosed grille and is decorated with blue lines around it, which also represents its identity as a new energy model. In addition, the shape of its front and rear light groups has been adjusted.
The side and rear of the new car are also based on the current 3 Series. The classic Huo's corner is not missing. The i3 logo on the lower left side of the rear shows its identity.
The length, width and height of the new car are 4872/1846/1481mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2966mm, which is 5mm longer than the wheelbase of the domestic long-axis 3 Series. The luggage compartment volume is 410L.
In terms of interior, i3 adopts BMW's latest design language, the screen adopts a dual-screen design, and the new car is equipped with BMW iDrive8 system.
Q3: Does the control still feel like a BMW?
A: I am a person who loves driving and have test driven many new energy vehicles, but those dazzling large screens and highly integrated automatic driving assistance systems have never been able to arouse my interest. . But this BMW i3 makes my heart flutter. I can only say that your uncle is still your uncle!
In terms of power system, the BMW i3 uses the same BMW electric drive system as the iX3. The electric drive unit integrates the motor, inverter and transmission, and the maximum power of the excitation synchronous motor is It is 210kW and the peak torque is 400N·m. Compared with the permanent magnet synchronous motors installed on other brands of models, the excitation synchronous motor eliminates the permanent magnets and provides a magnetic field through the excitation coil, which can better ensure high-torque bursts at full speed, and the speed regulation is more accurate.
In addition to its excellent performance in acceleration, the BMW i3 also handles cornering and vibration filtering very well. BMW, which has always been known for its handling, has strengthened the chassis of the i3 and adopted innovative HRS adaptive hydraulic rebound damping technology for both the front and rear suspensions. The new car is also equipped with a DSC dynamic stability system including an ARB anti-skid stability control unit, which provides the vehicle with better traction and grip, ensuring cornering posture and performance.
In order to offset the adverse effects of the large-capacity battery pack due to inertia when the vehicle turns, the BMW i3 is also equipped with front and rear anti-roll bars, and the cabin is equipped with a front shock absorber top tie rod, which not only improves the rigidity of the body but also ensures The operation response is faster and more timely. In addition, the new BMW i3's front and rear suspensions adopt innovative HRS adaptive hydraulic rebound damping technology, and the rear axle is equipped with adaptive air suspension for the first time, which can make driving on bumpy road conditions more stable and comfortable while being sporty.
When it comes to control in the era of fuel vehicles, everyone will think of BMW. At present, when it comes to control in the era of electric vehicles, there is a high probability that people will think of BMW.
Q4: How does the rear space compare with the three series?
A: Netizens who have driven electric cars built on pure electric platforms should know that these cars look very big, but in fact the space is very average, especially the recent new cars of new power brands. There is simply no dignity in the head. In fact, they don't want to, but due to the impact of the layout of the battery pack, they have no choice but to aggrieve consumers.
But the BMW i3, with its low floor, reclining backrest, and soft seats, is just like the 3 Series. It still has the most comfortable rear space in its class. There is no need to question this, I am responsible for this sentence!
In addition, the comfortable seats unique to the Chinese market have thickened seat cushions and backrests, making them more ergonomic. The fit between the passenger's back and hips and the seat has also been greatly optimized. At the same time, the rear The row also comes with comfort headrests.
After a few days of test driving, this car has been confusing us: Should we drive it or sit in the back seat?
Q5: What kind of person is suitable for this car?
A: First, it is best to have a fixed parking space at home. According to official information, if you purchase a new BMW i3, the official will give away the original charging wall box and installation clothes;
Second, daily car use scenarios are mainly for urban transportation. The BMW i3 is equipped with a high-nickel ternary lithium battery pack with a power capacity of 70 kWh, and the cruising range can reach 526 kilometers under CLTC standards.
On the first day of the event, we drove the i3 around the Erhai Lake in Dali and experienced the power consumption on urban roads. Before departure, I cleared the mileage and the battery capacity was 71%.
The average temperature in Dali that day was 20 degrees. There were 2 passengers in the car, and the air-conditioning temperature was maintained at 23 degrees. We drove a total of 103.9km around Erhai Lake throughout the day. When we returned to the hotel, the battery remaining capacity showed that there was still 45%. From this point of view, the actual battery life performance of the BMW i3 in urban road conditions is 6% lower than the official battery life. However, considering that Dali mostly has mountain road conditions, this error is acceptable.
Third, know how to drive and love driving, have a BMW complex and just need an electric car.
The official price of the new BMW i3 is 349,900 yuan. According to our understanding, this car currently has a discount of 20,000 to 30,000 yuan in Chengdu. However, according to feedback from netizens, the BMW i3 has a huge discount of 288,000 yuan in some cities. You can buy it with a license and drive it home for only 1 yuan. If the discount is this, then buy it decisively!
Edit summary:
Obviously, under the impact of the electrification wave, even luxury brands like BMW have to compromise. Currently, BMW has launched 5 pure electric models (iX, iX3, i3, i4, i7) in the Chinese market. And officials announced that BMW will have 15 mass-produced and trial-produced pure electric models in the Chinese market in the future, covering about 90% of the market segments; the "new generation" models based on a new architecture will begin trial production in 2024, and It will be unveiled in 2025; by the end of 2025, the BMW Group plans to deliver 2 million pure electric vehicles globally.
No one can stop the wave of electrification. All consumers need is a car that is easy to drive. In this test drive experience, the BMW i3 left me very impressed with its control, chassis texture, space performance, and ride comfort.Deeply impressed. It seems that BMW has successfully taken the first step.