2015 BMW i8 PURE IMPULSE EDITION ** PREMIUM WHEELS** electric for sale - San Diego, CA - craigslist (2024)

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Is the i8 a future classic? ›

Taken at face value, the i8 is still a remarkable machine. A Porsche might be better on track, but the i8 is a dream realized in production form. It looks like nothing else on the road, even now. And there is something that still feels contemporary about the i3.

The BMW i8 Coupe and BMW i8 Roadster are high-performance plug-in hybrid sportscars. Unlike all-electric vehicles, the i8 features both a synchronous electric motor and a 1.5-liter TwinPower Turbo engine – giving drivers the flexibility to select between gasoline only, electric only, or an efficient blend of both.

The i8 is a hybrid electric vehicle whose all-electric range is a pathetic 18 miles. In “sport mode,” the car makes ridiculous fake engine noise both inside and outside the car. It's gasoline engine is from a Mini Cooper. As an EV enthusiast I don't like it because it's essentially a gasoline car.

A BMW i8 will depreciate 31% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $108,422. The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 12,000 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $158,050 when new.

The average cost for a BMW i8 Battery Replacement is between $545 and $559. Labor costs are estimated between $53 and $67 while parts are typically priced around $492.

You can drive on electric power up to 75mph in eDrive mode. The i8 was displaying driving ranges between 380 and 500 miles when the fuel tank and battery were both full. Like any plug-in vehicle, you'll need to plug in the i8 to charge it.

On the other end of the spectrum, with a 0–60-mph time in the high-three/low-four category, the i8 wasn't quite fast enough to compete with the high-end pure-performance cars in its price range.

The use of lightweight materials like carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer in its construction not only enhances its efficiency but also its dynamic capabilities. The i8 slowly became a favorite for those looking for a high-performance car with an eco-conscious edge.

A MUCH-LOVED sports car that was discontinued earlier this year has been dubbed a "sure-fire future classic" by a motoring guru. The final Audi R8 rolled off the production line for last time back in March after a 17-year run - with an electric replacement possibly in the works.

What age is BMW i8 for? ›

The i8 was part of BMW's electrified fleet and was marketed under the BMW i sub-brand. The production version of the BMW i8 was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and was released in Germany in June 2014.