BMW 2015 BMW i3 Manual Do Proprietário

The vehicle contains comprehensive technolo‐
gies for reducing the energy consumption and
for maximizing the range.
The range depends on a number of different
factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can increase
range and thereby also reduce the environ‐
mental impact.

Additional weight reduces the range.

Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the energy consump‐
tion.

Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.

Tires can affect energy consumption in various
ways, for instance energy consumption can be
influenced by tire size.

Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises energy consumption
and tire wear.

Run advance climate control, refer to
page 

, in the vehicle during charging if pos‐

sible before driving off.
Heating and cooling operations are very en‐
ergy intensive and substantially reduce the
electric range.

Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces en‐
ergy consumption.
Longer braking procedures result in more effi‐
cient charging of the high-voltage battery via
energy recovery from braking.

When approaching a red light, use accelerator
pedal for decelerating.
For going downhill use coasting function; for
this purpose, press accelerator pedal just
enough that the vehicle rolls.

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