It’s been a while since we’ve seen prototypes of the BMW i3 making the rounds around Germany, but today we get a glimpse of the entry-level EV with new body work and possibly fitted with a ...

Electric cars are a tough sell. They were an even tougher sell in the earlier part of this decade, which led to some automakers plopping range extenders inside their machines to ensure there was ...

The rapid progress of lithium-ion battery-cell energy density and the growth of fast-charging networks have together helped write the epitaph for BMW’s range-extending technology, badged REx on the ...

The original MSRP on today's Nice Price or No Dice BMW i3 was over fifty-five thousand dollars. Like all limited-range electric cars, depreciation on the i3 has been steep. Let's see if this one's ...

The Jaguar XJ is now available exclusively with diesel power, and the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure makes another victim in the Old Continent. BMW has confirmed the i3 REx has been ...

When you talk to people about the BMW i3, the question that comes up the most often is “who is it for?” After driving the car for a week and considering the question thoroughly, I have found the ...

The BMW i3 REX range-extender model is heading towards the end of its life in Europe. Autocar reported on Thursday the i3 will become an electric-only model in the European market as the latest ...

Driving a modern electric car usually requires a host of usernames and passwords if you want to take advantage of the latest integrated smartphone apps. But those ...

The ‘Rex’ motorbike engine sounds anything but BMW-like at idle, and parts of the interior are similarly non-premium, yet none of that matters: the i3 is a hoot to drive. As you might imagine, there ...

With a more powerful battery (same size) packaging, BMW's i3 jumps from 81 to 114 miles on electricity. When it ships, BMW will be facing Chevrolet, Nissan and Tesla EVs with 200-mile ranges. Share on ...

When BMW launched the i3 in 2013, it made sure to ease buyers’ range anxiety by offering it with an optional range extender (REx). If the batteries ran out of juice, the range extender would kick in ...

BMW caused a few waves in 2013 with the start of production of the i3, a high-roof hatchback combining CFRP and aluminum in its construction with two levels of electrification. On the other hand, it ...