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I was quite surprised to see a full comparison test of the i3 versus the Leaf in this weeks Auto Express.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/i3/88044/bmw-i3-vs-nissan-leaf
Battery-powered BMW i3 goes head-to-head with the Nissan Leaf in hi-tech electric car shoot-out
The buzz surrounding electric cars is increasing all the time. More new models than ever are being launched, while lots of brave buyers are taking the plunge. So it’s no surprise that BMW has jumped on the eco-friendly bandwagon with its bold i3 hatchback.
We’ve already been impressed by the petrol-electric range-extending version, so expectations are high for the all-electric model. Boasting the same advanced carbon fibre-reinforced plastic structure, jaw-dropping looks and cleverly packaged interior as the range extender, the i3 promises to revolutionise the electric car class. It also aims to deliver typical BMW driving thrills, thanks to its punchy 168bhp electric motor, low kerbweight and rear-wheel-drive layout.
Once you factor in the Government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car grant, the newcomer will set you back £25,680, which is only a couple of hundred pounds more than a top-of-the-range Nissan Leaf.
The Leaf was one of the first credible electric cars to hit UK roads, and with its combination of family friendly practicality, decent range and assured driving dynamics, it still sets the benchmark for the class.
Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/i3/88044/bmw-i3-vs-nissan-leaf#ixzz38sNynRnL
It was an interesting read but I found the most concerning part was the projected residuals from the "experts".
Does anyone here believe an i3 will only be worth 30% after 3 years? On a base model BEV that would be in the region of £8,000, on a well specced Rex it would be nearer £10,000.
Opinions? (After all that is all we can offer).
Derek
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/i3/88044/bmw-i3-vs-nissan-leaf
Battery-powered BMW i3 goes head-to-head with the Nissan Leaf in hi-tech electric car shoot-out
The buzz surrounding electric cars is increasing all the time. More new models than ever are being launched, while lots of brave buyers are taking the plunge. So it’s no surprise that BMW has jumped on the eco-friendly bandwagon with its bold i3 hatchback.
We’ve already been impressed by the petrol-electric range-extending version, so expectations are high for the all-electric model. Boasting the same advanced carbon fibre-reinforced plastic structure, jaw-dropping looks and cleverly packaged interior as the range extender, the i3 promises to revolutionise the electric car class. It also aims to deliver typical BMW driving thrills, thanks to its punchy 168bhp electric motor, low kerbweight and rear-wheel-drive layout.
Once you factor in the Government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car grant, the newcomer will set you back £25,680, which is only a couple of hundred pounds more than a top-of-the-range Nissan Leaf.
The Leaf was one of the first credible electric cars to hit UK roads, and with its combination of family friendly practicality, decent range and assured driving dynamics, it still sets the benchmark for the class.
Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/i3/88044/bmw-i3-vs-nissan-leaf#ixzz38sNynRnL



It was an interesting read but I found the most concerning part was the projected residuals from the "experts".
Does anyone here believe an i3 will only be worth 30% after 3 years? On a base model BEV that would be in the region of £8,000, on a well specced Rex it would be nearer £10,000.
Opinions? (After all that is all we can offer).
Derek