How does the range extender in the BMW i3 work?

Question

Home Page › BMW i3 › How does the range extender in the BMW i3 work?

E

Ethan 5 months ago

1
Answer

How does the range extender in the BMW i3 work?

I'm interested in purchasing a BMW i3, but I'm not sure how the range extender feature works. Can you explain it to me in detail?

Reply

Comments that are spammy, abusive, off-topic, contain profanity, contain personal attacks, or promote hatred of any kind will not be approved for publication.

Answers (1)

Talk BMW - Explore BMW Car Mats

**Samantha** · Answer 1 · 2025-01-13T04:10:14+00:00

The range extender in the BMW i3 is essentially a small gasoline-powered engine that acts as a generator to recharge the battery while you're driving. It kicks in when the battery charge drops to a certain level, giving you additional range until you can recharge the battery.