EldRick said:It's a good bet that it will cost more than a Tesla M3...
oilerlord said:The author calls the 330e "half hearted". Perhaps he's never driven it. My wife and I took one out for a test drive, and we loved it. It's definitely not as nimble as her 2004 330, but If not for the steep price tag, we would have bought it.
oilerlord said:Brian, I'm not sure I agree with your comment about a 3-series EV having "refined" handling, or that it will impress as an Ultimate Driving Machine that BMWs of the past were so famous for. This is a category where BMW has lost it's way. The new 3 series handles like a typical Lexus...soft & cushy...so if that's the new definition of refined handling - look no further. While I'm sure a 3-series EV will be quick, it will also be a massive, heavy car. Personally, I doubt that adding 900 pounds of batteries will improve handling at all.
GetOffYourGas said:Many people poo-poo the idea of a short electric range PHEV. In reality, these cars can perform very well while at the same time saving a ton of gas. Especially if you, like me, do a lot of short-distance driving combined with occasional long trips. They also save cost by keeping the battery smaller.
SparkE said:{BTW, HUGE kudos to Chrysler for bringing the first PHEV minivan to market! And with a 33-mile EV range! Now if only somebody would make a 'shrunk form-factor' minivan or cross-over PHEV for those of us without 4 kids
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