What does REx mean on BMW i3?
range extender
Back when the BMW i3 was first introduced, there was a bit of controversy regarding its range extender option. The i3 was offered in two flavors; BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) and REx (Range Extender). The former used an electric motor and a battery, nothing else.
Is the BMW i3 being phased out?
“Therefore, after a decade of setting the standard in its class and leading the way for today’s generation of electric cars, the decision has been taken to discontinue BMW i3 production from summer 2022.”
How much does it cost to wrap an i3?
approximately $2,000 to $3,000
This level of wrapping will set you back approximately $2,000 to $3,000 and takes a few days for the job to be completed. For the i3, a wrap job will typically be less involved than on other vehicles due to the i3 having some exposed carbon fiber (door jams and roof), which most owners will choose not to cover.
How reliable is the BMW i3 REx?
Indeed, the i3 came mid-table in the electric and hybrid cars category of the 2019 What Car? Reliability survey, and the German brand finished 21st (out of 31) in the overall manufacturer league table.
How does i3 REx work?
The small and quiet two-cylinder petrol engine powers a generator that maintains the charge level of the high-voltage battery at a constant level so that the BMW i3 can continue to drive purely electrically. The Range Extender switches on automatically when the battery level is low.
Is BMW i3 REx a hybrid?
Rather than being a pure EV, the BMW i3 REX models pair the electric motor with a gasoline engine, making them plug-in hybrids.
Why did BMW stop i3?
BMW will end production of the i3 in Leipzig in July 2022. The reason for this is probably the conversion of the plant for the production of future electric models. The British magazine Autocar reports on the end of production, citing a spokesperson for the manufacturer.