I got a little brother for my panther

[louv]

I picked up a little brother electric.
35% of the battery capacity.
80% the weight.
40% the range.
20% Max charge rate.
25% the price.

cute and fun to drive.

 

[Scandinavian]

Cute! I love the switchgear!

 

[dnanian]

As I recall, this is basically the i3 platform with a mini body?

 

[louv]

As I recall, this is basically the i3 platform with a mini body?

Yes. Same motor as the i3. Same motor as the i3’s predecessor, the ActiveE. Smaller battery pack than the current i3 to allow it to be fitted into the small 2-dr Mini chassis while still retaining rear seats (debatable!) and cargo. The batteries form a T, filling the space under the center console and under the back seats.

In any case, the rear seats fold down and there’s lots of cargo area to carry cats, dogs, bags of fertilizer, small trees, and paving stones. Or boxes of gold after bank heists.

 

[porsche_coyote]

Yes. Same motor as the i3. Same motor as the i3’s predecessor, the ActiveE. Smaller battery pack than the current i3 to allow it to be fitted into the small 2-dr Mini chassis while still retaining rear seats (debatable!) and cargo. The batteries form a T, filling the space under the center console and under the back seats.

In any case, the rear seats fold down and there’s lots of cargo area to carry cats, dogs, bags of fertilizer, small trees, and paving stones. Or boxes of gold after bank heists.

Enjoy! Its cousin (the i3 BEV) is my daily driver, and I've been quite happy with it. Range is limited such that it's most definitely not a road trip car, but living with it has convinced me that not every EV needs to be a road trip monster with 400 mile range.

 

[Lfcdan]

Nice mate, i picked up a new X5 45e this week from a mate who manages a Large group of BMW/Mini Dealerships in the UK and we were chatting about this car

ive seen a few reviews and i really fancy one but prob a bit too small for us

 

[dnanian]

Or boxes of gold after bank heists.

Do tell!

 

[ron_b]

Do tell!

The Taycan draws too much attention for Don's new line of work.

 

[louv]

Nice mate, i picked up a new X5 45e this week from mate who manages a Large group of BMW/Mini Dealerships in the UK and was chatting to him about this car

ive seen a few reviews and i really fancy one but prob a bit too small for us

The new X5 45e is finally getting the hybrid thing Right. Congrats!

 

[louv]

Do tell!

I’ve probably said too much. You didn’t really believe I drove all the way around the country just for fun, did you?!?
Now I’ve definitely said too much.

Ok, fine... go watch “The Italian Job”.

 

[HK111]

Greetings Louv,

will you drive that one around the country, too ?!

Cheers,
Henrik

 

[Lfcdan]

The new X5 45e is finally getting the hybrid thing Right. Congrats!

Yes pal It has a 24kw battery that claims +50m of range (I am getting about 45m) its a great car, i ordered an Audi Etron in Dec and although it was built in Feb it still hasn't arrived so i got fed up with waiting and got the X5 instead as a mate had a cancelation
in the UK there is currently a 6 month lead time on the X5 as they are made in USA

i’m also not sure i was ready for two EVs so the Hybrid gives me far better flexibility when on long journeys

 

[louv]

Greetings Louv,

will you drive that one around the country, too ?!

Cheers,
Henrik

Maybe. But not in winter. Although, the TransCanada Highway has better charging than the US.

 

[Jack P]

lou v any news on the bugs in the PCM?
Jack P

 

[dnanian]

Ok, fine... go watch “The Italian Job”.

So, which of your cats is Michael Caine?