{"id":2618,"date":"2020-12-06T15:59:43","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T21:59:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/?p=2618"},"modified":"2020-12-06T15:59:43","modified_gmt":"2020-12-06T21:59:43","slug":"bmw-i3-vs-tesla-model-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evglobe.com\/2020\/12\/06\/bmw-i3-vs-tesla-model-3\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW i3 vs Tesla Model 3 – Which One Should I Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The only two choices when it comes to a $50,000-$60,000 premium brand all electric car are the BMW i3 and the Tesla Model 3. BMW launched their all-electric\u00a0BMW i3 in 2014<\/a>, winning multiple\u00a0green awards<\/a> for their EV\u2019s eco-friendly lightweight construction, production methods and use of sustainable materials.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Tesla Model 3<\/a>\u00a0has been one of the most anticipated cars ever, irrespective of it being an EV. Around 500,000 people put down \u00a0a$1,000 deposit, sight unseen to buy one. Both are clean sheet design, purpose-built electric cars. Despite similar price points and that battery packs reside in the floor board, both company\u2019s have completely different philosophies in their approach to an EV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The BMW i3 is a great car with un-matched lightweight build, eco friendly materials and has enough range for most daily drives. Nothing gets around a crowded downtown easier than an i3 with its tight turning radius and ease of parking. The i3, though, is best as a city car or someone\u2019s second car.<\/p>\n

The Model 3 forces you to make fewer compromises, however, to drive an EV. The Model 3 seats five and can easily be your only car. The range of the Model 3 is far superior at 310 miles and with a Tesla you are not only buying the car but into Tesla\u2019s Super Charging network. BMW does have\u00a0ChargeNow\u00a0network but vast expanses of the United States are not covered by it.<\/p>\n

The real competition for the Tesla Model 3 though, isn\u2019t really the BMW i3. It\u2019s the BMW 3 Series, and that lets you know just how good the Tesla Model 3 is. Ultimately the Tesla Model 3 wins this overall comparison. It is not that we don\u2019t love the i3. I\u2019ve owned two of them and they are great cars. It\u2019s just the they have a hard time being your only car.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n