We will defiantly have this pack available to European customers along with the old pack trade-in.
We have also improved on the original BMW thermal management system. It should now provide a much more consistent driving experience, even in very cold climates.
The new packs will have a nearly identical mass compared to the older packs. Chemistry is much better. Lower internal resistance. Active balance BMS. No 18650s, these cells are much bigger, still cylinders though, wink... wink.
Cell density has already increased significantly since the i3 came to market. We also extract way more energy out of the battery (less internal resistance), less energy will be lost to heat with.... special.... cells. that's as much as I'm willing to say ;D. So don't worry about weight...
The prices I've quoted include manufacturing and material costs. If you decide to sell your pack then we'll deduct that cost from the new packs. Also, the range numbers are also estimates. We still have to pick a range and focus on just one pack to build for the i3.
That would be awesome. I'm...
(This is a repost from the i3 Reddit page.)
I work for a stationary energy storage company and I need an excuse to develop i3 batteries.
I wanna know just how many of you would actually buy an upgraded battery.... they are pricy... almost as much as 2 used i3s.
Here's what you will get IF we...