DON'T MISS: The '1,000-MPG' BMW i3: 56,000 miles on 50 gallons of gas That optional range extender (REx for short) is used solely to power a generator that delivers electricity to the battery and ...

Then in 2017 BMW upgraded the battery to 33.2 kWh ... 126 on battery and 74 more once the range extender turns on. The i3 REx has a 2.4-gallon fuel tank and averages 31 mpg.

BMW quotes 0-62mph in 8.1sec ... And when the battery charge gets low and range anxiety kicks in, our car’s tiny Range Extender (REX) petrol twin comes into play. This is the genius get-out ...

Purchased a Certified Pre-Owned 2017 BMW i3 REx and absolutely love ... the perfect mix of practical electric range with a back-up generator "Range Extender" that mitigates range anxiety.

BMW's funky-looking electric i3 never ... when slightly more than 11,000 of the EVs (including the REx model, the one with the optional range extender) found homes. And yet, its odd looks and ...

The mods cost it a bit of range compared to the standard model. BMW also sold REx range extender versions of both vehicles. Those vehicles came with a 647-cc two-cylinder gas motor (derived from a ...

The i3 REx (Range Extender) variant also came that same year. It came equipped with an upgraded 33-kWh battery and a two-cylinder gas engine. BMW ended i3 production in 2021 to focus on its modern ...

The BMW i3 is a more compelling proposition than ever thanks to its bigger battery pack and improved range. The pure EV version will cost pennies to run, but it’s this REx model that steals the ...

EVs with a range extender still need an oil change. Learn how oil and filter maintenance works based on hours, not miles.

I would absolutely recommend the 2019 bmw i3, I’m happy I started my EV journey with this car and plan to only have electric vehicles from this point on. I had the Rex range extender ...