LONG-TERM FLEET
BMW i3 a splendid electric car to be proud of
Our time with the BMW i3 is sadly drawing to a close but a lot has been learnt with this technology, writes Lerato Matebese
Six months might seem a short duration when reviewing a long-term test car and our BMW i3 is nearing the end of that tenure in the Motor News garage. For the team, however, it has proven to be an informative period as we immersed ourselves in the EV (electric vehicle) lifestyle. I had preconceived ideas of what living with an electric car might mean. Range anxiety, lacklustre performance and compromised practicality were issues on my mind. However, the opposite has been true. We have delved into the model’s fundamentals and where it fits into the company’s grand scheme of things and its vision of e-mobility. We have seen other manufacturers trying this genre with little success. Vehicle design is also a major element in the EV game. The thing is, design need not be left by the wayside, which has been the case with some manufacturers — the Nissan Leaf being a case in point. Our i3 on the other hand has elicited much interest from admirers and those just simply curious as to what it i...
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