BMW i3 33 kWh degradation test

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[nakfan]

Isabel scores high on the cuteness factor 💕

[pilotandthecity]

With a BMW I3s, 2019, 45000 KM, still above 120Ah battery capacity . Just an amazing car. Thanks for the test!

[AdamPearce]

Bjorn - appreciate all you do - take care of the family first. ABC - Always Be Caring!

[christophbrehm]

I have a 94ah 09/2016 with 147850km. I can also confirm the data.

At 100tkm I still had 98% according to the aviloo test

I would like to continue driving it until 200tkm and then drive another bev.

I have owned the I3 since 03/2019 and am mega satisfied.

[kwenger]

Thanks for doing these tests of older evs. This is the info people really need.

[jamesvdv]

Love to see your daughter! She's very well behaved too.

[patryyyk]

Colics are true nightmares not only for the child but for parents as well. We went through this with our son and I'm so glad it's over

[ChFlash]

Thanks Bjorn I really appreciate this car!!!

[SkaBob]

That's pretty good for a small battery, the smaller the battery the more cycles or more deep cycles vs the same amount driven in a car with a larger battery. We have 53k miles (85, 000 km) now on our Ioniq 5 and when I checked it at 50k it only has lost 0.9% capacity. BMS was still reporting 100% SOH but it's actually lost about 0.5kwh when charged to 100% then you read the remaining energy. The low loss is likely because we most always charge at home and only to 80%. We only need to charge to 100% or fast charge when going on trips.

[Seikkailusankar]

I like you, your family and your videos with family. It feels that you are littlebit my friend who dont know my family 😄

[glenf]

Samsung SDI prismatic batteries for the win.
6000 cycles to 20% degradation, 30 year pack life. Samsung does not show a pack "degradation by age" chart.

At 6000 cycles to 20% degradation the mileage would be:
1st Gen 110km x 6000 = 660, 000 km for the 21.40 kWh pack
2nd Gen 166km x 6000 = 996, 000 km for the 33.77 kWh pack

[Texzor]

No Worries Björn, bring your Kids every Time :D

[MartininitraM]

Out 2019 i3 120Ah is down to 96, 6% @58.000 km. In theory it will reach 70% @ 500.000 km. It is rapid-charged quite often.

[aXimo]

7 years old BMW better then new VW ID...

[smartLooser]

Very important test. Could you include a column for cell chemistry?

[TheRealAndreasBartel]

Don't worry about Axel, our second born was very demanding too... It ended in elementary school

[Seubertronic]

Another great video! I love my ⚡️🔋BMW i3s 120ah 💯🤩 for 60000km kilometers until today. Looking forward to the next 60000km 😅

[ChFlash]

I have a question: is it possible that not linear scale of percentage is due to degradation of battery?

[abenteuerelektrisch]

Great Car. I just testet our 150.000km Kia eSoul 64kwh ONLY 2% Degradation with 80% DC charging. Test with Aviloo. Crazy! Cant beliebe it😅

[YTesting]

Would you recommend buying a good i3 on the used market for small trips, in denmark? They are quite cheap