BMW i3 Suite Range Extender
£11,950
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- i3 Suite Range Extender
- Year
- 2017
- Mileage
- 25,502 mi
- Fuel
- Electric
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Body
- Hatchback
- Colour
- Pure Silver
Overview
This 2017 BMW i3 Range Extender offers an innovative blend of electric efficiency with extended range capability. The Suite trim delivers premium comfort and technology features, making it an excellent choice for eco-conscious drivers seeking practical daily mobility. With just over 25,500 miles, this Pure Silver hatchback combines the i3's distinctive design with the reassurance of a petrol range extender for longer journeys. Automatic transmission ensures smooth, effortless driving. Perfect for urban commuters and those transitioning to electric mobility without range anxiety concerns.
Key Features
- ✓Air Conditioning
- ✓Alarm
- ✓Alloy Wheels
- ✓Auto Headlights
- ✓Aux Ports
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Electric Mirrors
- ✓Electric Windows
- ✓Rear Parking Sensors
- ✓Remote Central Locking
About the BMW i3 Suite Range Extender
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The BMW i3 Suite Range Extender is a premium urban electric vehicle with a petrol engine backup generator. It targets eco-conscious buyers who want zero-emission city driving without range anxiety concerns. The i3 is distinctive in design—compact, lightweight, and featuring unconventional rear-hinged doors and a minimalist interior. The Range Extender variant adds a small 650cc two-cylinder petrol engine that extends range to roughly 200 miles combined, making it more practical for occasional longer journeys. It appeals primarily to affluent early adopters comfortable with quirky design and urban-focused mobility, valuing style and innovation over traditional practicality metrics.
Pros
- +Excellent city car maneuverability and tight parking capability
- +Minimal running costs in electric-only mode
- +Unique, head-turning design and premium interior quality
- +Range Extender removes range anxiety for mixed driving
- +Low emissions and zero local pollution during electric use
Watch out for
- −Expensive for vehicle size and practicality
- −Limited rear passenger and boot space
- −Niche model with fewer service networks than mainstream
- −Range Extender engine relatively underpowered
Common issues
- !Battery degradation over time affects electric range
- !Range Extender engine occasionally fails to start reliably
