I Drove my 2018 BMW i3 REx from Oklahoma to California - Big Issues!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 มี.ค. 2021
- Today we attempt to drive my new-to-me 2018 BMW i3 REx 1400 miles from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles, California. We encountered a winter storm in Flagstaff, AZ that killed our REx (gas) engine. We were left with over 100 miles of driving to the next charging station, with only 40 miles of range, and ended up on the side of the road in the snow / ice. This is my story.
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I Drove my 2018 BMW i3 REx from Oklahoma to California - Big Issues!!
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All that charging to save $60 bucks??? I'll keep my gas car lol.. good video
Saving $60 every 1400 miles. Add that up over the lifetime of ownership (140K miles) and it's more like $6000.00 on gas alone. Also, oil changes once every 2 years vs every 5K miles, brakes that usually won't ever need replaced.
It was just a road trip to test out a car that was not built for long road trips.. Duh. Its a city car and an engineering marvel.
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds I'm a car channel I get it you 100% right bro. In the long run electric cars are worth it!! Thanks for the pinned!
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds i am thinking of a electric car also. it has alots of pros and also cons. what i am thinking about is that when we go on weekends and we must charge the car 6tims on the trip at 45min we lose 45min×6times of the weekend but wigh a gas/diesel it is 5min×6times. i do my own service and work on the car so it is cheap. i value my time more then money.
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds you drove right by me , Needles
"Palm trees... homeless people?" Welcome to California, buddy!
Palm trees, homeless people, and check points.
please don’t come to california, stay away. don’t try surfing, it sucks
where do you live? You may want to check for homeless people in your town/city. you may not have palm trees
How is that possible here in Austria there are almost no homeless people. Amerika looks like it is not that great
@@Chrisb8s Thanks to all those politicians from other states that paid their homeless people to California so that they don’t have to deal with them. I’m a long haul trucker and I’ve met quite a bit of people from all over the US. They told me that their local government is willing to pay for their bus and flight to California, a one way ticket. That way they don’t have to house them and now everyone around the US thinks California is putting all its tax payers on the streets.
I think you spent more money in the coffeeshop waiting for the car to be charged than the car electrical charging.
And then he road and enjoyed the trip in a great electric car. And a BMW i3 for $19,000. That's a steal.
Uber Man, I had no idea you were coming here to Los Angeles! That's freaking awesome, man! What's even more amazing is the fact that you took an EV and drove it ALL the way to Los Angeles, KNOWING the risks involved, and you tackled it straight on.
You are an absolute legend. Hats off to you.
Randy 200 years ago “ we’re going to do a trip across the territory, horse and buggy, I’m gonna bring one barrel of oats, we’re gonna plot our course through to the next general store to get some more oats, and at the end I’m gonna get an accurate measurement of oats per mile”
Sounds like the Oregon trial 😬
Could also be the near future where the environmentalists have taken over the government and basically banished the internal combustion cars because of the emissions.
And Randy the legend him self Said he didn't get Range anxiety because he has a range extender in his car!😂
Range extenders dont really increase the length and they could stop working during use, thus resulting in a potentially ruined first date at the drive in theater and with a form of extension anxiety.
The i3 wasn't designed for long trips like this informative video showed. It's made for city driving. It's a fun car to drive but for long distance driving we use my girlfriend's Lincoln Nautilus.
And I just made the same comment... Well stated and definitely more succinctly done, my friend!
Great episode, Randy! Really puts the electric range anxiety issues into clear perspective. Good to see an honest, thorough account of long distance driving in an EV.
My life is stressful enough. Could not deal with a car like that.
A car that is designed to have a backup plan, is one that also includes some very throughtful bicycle pedals/gears that are hinged to drop down from underneath the dashboard. Those pedals would seem to get some use, should they begin being built to have em, they could be useful to wind up a giant elasticband.
I couldn't deal with a car like that reminds me of my ex wife .Too stressful..
@@MRBODARVILE I owned one and it's not stressful at all you wanna drive on gas you drive on gas(and regenerated electricity it makes for itself) and if you wanna go to the trouble of plugging and charging ever so often to save on gas money and slow down your trip you can do that as well the choice is yours.
@@tonebonebgky2 BINGO!!!
@@AutoAuctionRebuilds wonder if on the way home you drive it more on this premise? Make the trip faster and more convenient so a viewer can kind of see the potential of the car in a different way? Just a thought probably are already home and done at this point maybe the Florida trip?
What a giant pain in the ass. No way.
Great trip man. Love the views. Make me miss the days of long road tips visiting hospitals all over South Africa. Miss having that time to just see the county and spend time with yourself thinking about life.
Cool video Randy! Stopping that often and waiting around would test my patience for sure haha
Randy it's people like yourself that I admire, great video! I'm in the market right now to buy an i3. Most of my driving will be in the city. Thank you for taking the time and sharing (because you dont have to) your experience and the up's and downs of road tripping in an i3. Your video has not only convinced me to buy the i3, but also to plan a road trip once i get it. Lastly the tint on the windows is BADASS!!!! take care and be safe!
great video Randy, I love traveling with you!!
This video gave me a knot in my throat. I couldn’t have Dealt with all of that stress of waiting for power and wondering if the motors gonna work or not. Can’t use my heated seats or a heater. Naw I’ll stick to my car. At least for long trips. Just to save $35 dollars or so. But to each their own. Glad your patient and your happy with your new car...
Let’s go!!! I’m excited to see this trip!!! I hope all is well Randy!!
California (Los Angeles) native here and I've been through a couple of those agricultural inspections. You know what Randy its so amazing to see L.A. thru someone else's eyes. I love it! Great content. Welcome to L.A. hope you enjoy your time here
Randy, I love to see a country boy such as yourself in the big city. Hope you had fun! Looking forward to the next video!
Nice to see the I3 zipping around LA and good job on giving us the pleasure to see the savings you do with a EV vehicle keep up the good work randy and enjoy your trip to Cali
Beautiful scenery, And Action packed. From Beginning to end. Im happy you like Los Angeles. Thank you for bringing this Awesome Content Randy👍👍
....if I had any doubts about buying this car before, your video convinced me to go ahead and get it. Thank you for this very thorough video. I watched the entire video.
Randy I may be a country boy now but I was born and raised in that area lol. It’s refreshing to see it again after so long being away. If you want I’d be happy to call some old friends and see if anyone can show you around a bit👍. And safe travels back here to Oklahoma 👍👍
Randy better get a portable generator with you.
It would be smarter to just bring a gas can.
Agreed about when you said Slow down and don't be in such a hurry! Truth stated! Great video.
Wealth of knowledge about EV’s on this one! 😎👍🇨🇦
*Loved the i3 trip vlog!!!!*
Just some minor advice from an EV driver:
1. If the station is billing by the minute instead of per kWh, don't charge to 99% unless you really need it. Your charge rate will be very high at the start of the charge session then will taper down drastically toward the end, especially above 90% or so(charge curve depends on the car.) Watch your kW charge rate throughout the charge session to see when it starts tapering down to a ridiculously slow speed, then unplug and leave so you charge more often, but at maximum speeds.
2. Swipe to charge in the app THEN plug in and it will work every time. Much quicker to start the charge that way because there's no waiting for prompts on the charge station.
Thanks for the video. I plan on buying an i3 in the future because of this video. It will be a great car for around the county driving.
As a European I am a big fan of your videos. It brings the USA a little bit closer. This travelogue is great. It seems like I'm driving with you. Above all, keep on posting videos. I enjoy it very much.
Really enjoy your content randy! Watched the whole video, your content is a nice way to unwind after the day. Will share to friends! :D
Drive that route in an 18 wheeler every week. Very odd seeing the route while I’m at home lol
Amazing trip on an i3!
Good example of “it can be done”.
Thank you for taking the trip in the i3. Cannot wait to get one!!!!
#ROADTRIP!!! Keep them coming Randy!!!
Take more road trips Randy this content is 100 times better than sitting in the livingroom with my wife's Hallmark channel. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? :)
Great video of your trip! Thanks, Randy! Looking forward to next episode! Greetings from Denmark, Europe
Awesome vid!! I love the i3, good to see someone pushing it’s limits
I hope this video gets more than 1 million views 💯 great job randy ✅
Yesssss 👍🏾
Also, manually activate the Rex at 25% or more, especially when coming up to mountains and hilly terrain so you don't get so low you lose power. It keeps you high enough to avoid getting to that 1.5%, even if it dips to 20% or 15%. It will then go back up to the hold you set it to. It's under car settings in the menu.
only for european models, I believe.
@@fred_e You can get an OBD device + BimmerCode software to re-enable for a car in the US market.
@@EllsCampbell good to know
If I was going up mountains I’d set the hold at 75%
Randy I say right on brother. It's because of videos like this one is why I bought a used car in Georgia and drove across country and back because people said I couldn't. Well I did and it was such a great experience. And I certainly can't thank you enough for expressing that we should all file our dreams. Thanks again for all the great content you bring us. Stay safe and keep on trucking my brother.
Good for you Randy. On taking a chance to do a road trip in the BMW. Made the trip more interesting and adventurous. Great content.
I was caught off guard with that damn fruit checkpoint when I drove from Vegas to Victorville Ca.
Seems like a place I have no intention of going. Great video randy.😂👍
I LOVED this video. When I saw the notification at work and saw that it was the Cali trip plus was an HOUR long, I couldn't wait to get home. Keep making these adventure videos. They are great!
This was entertaining to watch man! I appreciate how you documented the whole trip - now considering getting one of these!
Seems like a place I have no intention of every going
The i3 uses resistive heating instead of a heat pump. It's best to use the heated seats instead of heating the entire cabin.
There's an option for a heat pump (at least in the UK) which I have and it does make a difference.
Awesome video nice to see something different have a safe trip
GREAT VIDEO love the story line and experiences that you share with everyone !! I am also an i3 owner as well and what is a really cool feature is “Hold State Of Charge” can’t tell you how many times i’ve used it for longer journey’s. The i3 is an awesome car and having the duel fuel option is one of the best features that BMW i3 offers. Thanks for taking the time to make this video man, really appreciate 👍😎
I will keep my Camry. Lol 😂
Thanks for the video!
California Road trip 🤘
always love these longer videos. the longer the better!! love the immersion
Love the videos brother! I watch your channel more than any other channel lol
One major problem you going to have with that car is the tire size nobody stock that size tire do if you get a flat good luck trying to replace it
This video was the perfect example of why I will never get rid of my gasoline powered car!
And I'll never get one. I can't stand the handling of those portable pollution-generating contraptions, the weird gas/brake pedal thing, and the way they keep idling forward when you don't press anything, instead of just going and stopping with one pedal. Not to mention how clunky, loud, vibratey, and unclean they are.
I don't have a car yet but I've got my license and I've got an e-bike, e-scooter, and electric ATV, so it's pretty obvious what I'll be getting and it won't be the rust on wheels my parents drive, that's for sure.
Great video Randy. Loved the sightseeing and views. Have to say pretty interesting. Also the hotel looks pretty nice and can't wait for the walkaround videos. Keep up the awesome videos as usual.👍👍
Wow Randy great real life BMW i3 trip experience, warts and all. Thx.
Man...$2.75 per gal? As a Californian, our gasses are always $5 a gal. 😂
That’s because it’s Commie-Fornia. Welcome to communism.
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@@supersonicplush8858dumbass
I think the only place out there I'd want to go check out is the parking lot where Jim Rockford's trailer was parked. But you need a gold Firebird to visit there.
Great One! I Posted this for 15,563 members of an AutoBody Site I belong to. You had us scared for a bit but AGAIN you took us to places most of us will NEVER get to see under circumstances we all have wondered about. That's HUGE!
Thanks bro 😎
So much for solving the range problem.
Yeah you’re about to sell that soon 😂
You already know. Seems like he sells all his cars at some point.
Yes. That's the plan, all along. Its also what he does for a living.
Know kidding and the jeep too.
? THANKS 4 TAKING US ALONG 4 THE RIDE
Great video Randy! Can't wait for the walk around videos! The cars you had up on facebook badass!!
thanks, Randy that was an excellant video of the I3 and yes I still want one for sure. Great job!
Sounds like electric vehicles is a hassle and a waste of time. Glad your doing this to show the unreliability of ev charging stations.
its the beginning of a whole new future, and it doesnt help with people like you destroying the charging stations. also how often are you gonna go cross country? most people will just need to charge at home.
People like I don’t have to say anything. It’s proven that they are unreliable and they need to do something about it. And doesn’t matter if it’s across county same state or the next state. Same bs.
@@animaza5563 who said anywhere that they specifically destroyed a charging station? People hit gas pumps and cause explosions all the time but that’s not a big deal apparently because it’s been happening for over 100 years 🤦🏼♂️
As there are more cars needing them, there will be more stations. The technology to charge faster will get better and some cars even have solar panels to help extend range and idle charge
@@animaza5563 most people dont got house but have apt or condo and they cant charge it so need a place like that and please show where he destory it
Thank God for good old gasoline cuz there's no way I could deal with all that b*******
Problem the new 'regime' said NO MORE OIL - that means no more fuel and more more parts (in about 1-2 years one will be lucky to buy shoes.
Is this a headache 100%. But I'm waiting on that 5G 6G wireless electric. If that ever happens when that ever happened. Zero headache.
@@mt1885 EXACTLY. invest lol we can see we are entering a new era. even middle eastern companies are trying to move away from oil
Loving the road trip content so far Randy 👍👍
Oh am excited, look's like a fun trip😂
the fuel pump pry turns off to stop itself from dying due to lack of lubrication from fuel just in case? my best guess
Lmao that cali inspection
I was relieve once you got to that station, whoah!!!!
Glad u made it safely have a good time
I think it's really neat that your giving us all a peek into the world of electric vehicle ownership. I just can't see myself ever owning one. Safe travels Randy!
I agree not many ppl do videos like these..
Now I know electric ⚡️ vehicle Suck Ass
But not all electric cars are the same.
The moral of the story is do not buy a bmw i3.
Thanks for the adventure
love the car love the trip love view nice Randy keep on rolling we are with you all the way
Too much hassle too much waiting around. I had a Kia rental car that I averaged 52 mpg coming back from Steamboat Springs to Denver International through the snow and ice and used all the heat and defrost I wanted and even had my wife riding shotgun.
Gas up here in NYS is 2.85 and lucky lucky me, I got a VW that needs higher octane and I refuse to use ethanol so 90 no ethanol it's 3.55 and rising! Last year I was paying 2.95 for 90 non ethanol and 2.19 regular
Thank you for this vid, as I am considering a BMW i3. But, also LOL at your reaction to the inspection. Welcome to Cali!
Seems like a place I have no intention of going.😂👍 great video.
Mel Brooks needs to come out of retirement to do a remake, "Electric range High Anxiety".
You can do the same thing in a gas powered with out the issues.
Wow I didn't know that
Awesome trip so far!!
Wow... I was glued all the way until the end. Can't wait for the drive back to Oklahoma. I remember when you were in Cali before, something with Uber I think. We were trying to get you and Jermaine to meet up and collab during that visit, but you had to fly back out. Thank you for the ride along... was exciting to watch!
Great video as always. Welcome to beautiful California! Continue having a great time and be safe. Love your BMW in spite of a little range anxiety now and then. Like everything, just takes some getting used to. More positives than negatives.
I was in that same jam with you lol im also from okc area and you should have cut down to i 10 using rt54 that is the real road trip when you realise you drive threw billy the kid territory so you missed a great opportunity for sick content
Great video. Just saw it, and have been thinking of getting one.
This was awesome! Thanks for the content
Sounds like electric vehicles may not be meant for long mileage trips. Maybe they're just meant for local driving
This vehicle is for local driving. It was sold as a city car and it is perfect for that. Long driving is not its forte but most people do not buy the i3 for that.
And to think our Governments want us all to convert to EV motoring, think I will hang on to my Citroën Diesel car for as long as possible.
Who can buy one much less the power grid and energy is fixing to skyrocket gas will be $6 this summer and electricity is going to be off the charts in prices.
Until Government bans petrol and diesel powered cars
Watching your video has convinced me to buy my second I3! Thanks!!!
Awesome content man, good stuff.
Hard to justify the car. I'd rather get a Prius or corolla hybrid. I drove a corolla hybrid and was getting 56mpg on the highway at 68mph. Gas being at 2.39 it costs pretty much the same to run the hybrid and ev. Way I see it the ev would cost more since I'll have to be spending extra nights at a hotel since you can't just go non stop and motels ain't $5. And the rex isnt efficient, gets around 37-40mpg. I just love the look and aesthetic of the i3, one of the best looking post 90's BMW imo. Just wished it was a gas car or hybrid. Always wanted one.
If you want to regularly recharge at a station, don't buy electric. I have an electric car and have not used public charging yet. I would not recommend getting electric car if you want to do that. Occasionally on longer trips when needed its fine, but not the ideal situation. You charge at home/work and just drive.
@@oldwortex5818 Exactly, that's what this car was made for.
Randy
Love your vids.. However, always bring your 110 voltage charger.. ALWAYS.
Really like the video , man . Great trip did you .
Awesome Video!!!
Absolutely Loved it!!!
When you go to Florida stop in on Big Al !
Yeah we hadn't seen him lately
yess would love that .
This video is definitely not positive for the electric car market. 😂 Between the range anxiety, broken recharging stations, and choosing between comfort or maintaining the battery level...I wouldn't be able to enjoy a thing! Glad that tumbleweed didn't total your new ride. 🤣🤣🤣
most electric cars can go 260+ miles on a charge, that's more than enough.
@@animaza5563 if you live in the city...outside of that no
ill stick to 16 Ram Hemi until the technology becomes worth the hassle
Looking forward to the trip back.
I like them. Almost bought one last week but he was asking too much. I never planned on taking it out of town but I love that you did.