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  • #62
    Busman Paddy Lasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭Busman Paddy Lasty


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    It doesn't matter to me one way or the other as the i3 is limited to 50Kw I just go where I know there is more than 1 charger but I'm less inclined to use them these days anyway due to the cost + having the Rex is much more convenient Than having to wait 30-40 mins unless I have to stop anyway.

    If I do stop I have the option to fill up in 8 seconds vs 30-40 min wait, not much thinking needed, it was different when the chargers were free, now I have to pay to wait 30 odd mins so there is much less of an advantage, in fact when away from home AC is much more of an advantage though a lot less these days with so many PHEV's around with tiny batteries constantly addicted to the network.

    I'd use the Rex if I had one. Pity manufacturers didn't all go down the Rex option, particularly when batteries were far more expensive than now.

    Large countries like the US or Australia could run them on E85 or LPG so people out in the sticks could have a BEV.


  • #63
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 21,179 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Busman Paddy Lasty wrote: »
    I'd use the Rex if I had one. Pity manufacturers didn't all go down the Rex option, particularly when batteries were far more expensive than now.

    Large countries like the US or Australia could run them on E85 or LPG so people out in the sticks could have a BEV.

    The Rex is fantastic, if it could run on Ethanol it would be even better but even so the amount of petrol I use is a hell of a lot less than even the best hybrid or other PHEV available on the market + of course any diesel so pollution is minimal and I never have it on in town or city driving.

    It was a poor decision by BMW to remove it from the 120 Ah version and just leave a gaping hole in it's place all because they didn't want to have to pay for recertification with the 120 Ah battery because at the time they were planning on discontinuing the i3 and now they're not but they won't make the Rex available again because of all the BS they spewed as to why they removed it.

    One of the hardest things to do at this point in time would be to get rid of the Rex for a BEV only, it's only when away from home that I need the infrastructure on weekends away etc and it's then it's a huge let down and even if I had a 64 Kwh EV or 100 Kwh Model S I'd still need the network for these occasions.

    There's only so much time I can spend waiting at a garage with a p1ssed off missus and kids killing each other in the back.

    But we do have the Outlander Diesel so it's always an option but one I really don't like to take.


  • #64
    Busman Paddy Lasty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭Busman Paddy Lasty


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    One of the hardest things to do at this point in time would be to get rid of the Rex for a BEV only, it's only when away from home that I need the infrastructure on weekends away etc and it's then it's a huge let down and even if I had a 64 Kwh EV or 100 Kwh Model S I'd still need the network for these..

    It would be hard indeed (future classic maybe?) but the 64kWh motors are almost like having a Rex. Left the West with a 400km journey ahead of us at 70% no panic or reliance on 100% SoC before hand.

    Maingau seem pretty good to their customers. Domestic elec and mobility under one roof, so to speak. Can't criticise them in the way Ionity should be criticised. The supercharger network is the standard and they don't even seem to be copying it, let alone improving on it!


  • #65
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 21,179 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Busman Paddy Lasty wrote: »
    It would be hard indeed (future classic maybe?) but the 64kWh motors are almost like having a Rex. Left the West with a 400km journey ahead of us at 70% no panic or reliance on 100% SoC before hand.

    Maingau seem pretty good to their customers. Domestic elec and mobility under one roof, so to speak. Can't criticise them in the way Ionity should be criticised. The supercharger network is the standard and they don't even seem to be copying it, let alone improving on it!

    I don't criticise Maingau or Ionity, it's great to have Ionity and 79 cent per Kwh isn't going to break the bank to be honest as most of us will not need the network much but it would be a right pain for those with no home charging or even a driveway and there is no solution for them and I wouldn't advise anyone to get any EV at this time who would depend solely on Public charging at this time.

    Rex or i3 in general will most likely be a classic, first affordable mass produced Carbon Fibre car it looks cool and People still come up to me wanting a look and love the interior and the way the doors open and all that.

    64 Kwh EV is nothing like having a Rex at all because there is no reliance at all on the Public network, no waiting for queues or no waiting for charging and in Winter you don't have to suffer increased charge times due to a cold battery.


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