BMW i3 REx Electric Car: 'Coding' Unlocks Features Owners Want (And May Void ... - Green Car Reports
The BMW i3 REx model is an unusual beast, the sole example to date of a car built specifically to comply with California regulations that define it as a zero-emission electric car even though it has a range-extending engine. That's because its gasoline range (EPA-rated at 78 miles) is more or less equivalent to its battery range (EPA-rated at 72 miles). DON'T MISS: BMW i3 Electric Car: Why California Set Range Requirements, Engine Limits. That restriction in turn frustrates eager i3 REx drivers who want to use their cars on trips without having to stop every hour or so to add $5 or less of gasoline on long road trips. While some i3 REx drivers swear they can do a quick fillup in less than two minutes, meaning it has minimal impact on travel time, the European version of the i3 REx has a larger tank capacity: 9. 0 liters, or 2. 4 gallons--enough for about 20... So what's a BMW i3 REx owner to do. At least some are choosing to follow instructions posted online and in BMW forums to "code" their cars--which is to say, modify the car's software to provide these functions. ALSO SEE: BMW i3 REx Vs Chevy Volt: Range-Extended Electric Cars Compared. Source: www.greencarreports.com
