Hi
I read one of the recent first drive reviews which commented on the lack of a coasting function but remembered reading about one specifically being a feature. I think it is something I would appreciate.
The press pack states, "And the “coasting” facility further enhances the user-friendly nature of single-pedal control. The BMW i3’s accelerator has a distinct “neutral” position; i.e. rather than switching straight to energy recuperation when the driver eases off the accelerator, the electric motor uses zero torque control to decouple from the drivetrain and deploy only the available kinetic energy for propulsion. In this mode, the BMW i3 glides along using virtually no energy at all." (p7 https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/pressclub/p/pcgl/download.html?textId=178666&textAttachmentId=222601 )
I wonder if the feature is not as 'distinct' as BMW claim so some drivers don't notice it, or it hasn't been activated?
Michael