BMW i3 Range Extender Noise - Video
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Hi all have been looking for just such a demo for a while. The noise an i3 REX makes when charging. This video is shot from outside, so I imagine the noise inside will be much more subdued.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEP0hnYKbrU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEP0hnYKbrU
That's a funny video, it makes it sound so loud. On my test drive I manually turned on the REx whilst doing about 70mph on the M1 (in the wet) and I couldn't actually hear it due to tyre/wind noise. You can hear it when you're going slower around town but that's typically not when the REx is on anyway.
Interestingly the i3 at speed is not a quiet car. I saw some decibel figures comparing it to a diesel passat and above 60mph the VW was quieter.
Interestingly the i3 at speed is not a quiet car. I saw some decibel figures comparing it to a diesel passat and above 60mph the VW was quieter.
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