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BMW i3 sunroof

I recently tried an i3 which was a revelation for urban motoring but on a warm day soon became stuffy, would the sunroof option be a sensible addition to increase range so as not to need the aircon as much?

Asked on 12 July 2015 by

Answered by Honest John
Opening a sunroof increases the car's weight and increases drag, thereby decreasing range so it is not as beneficial as it might seem. Heated seats actually use less power than a cabin heater.

If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

Is an electric car right for me?
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