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Originally Posted by freakystyly
How did the i3 turn out with their bespoke carbon fiber chassis? Would it have sold better if it wasn't electric, ugly and half SUV?
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A few years ago, I did a rough calculation between the Chevy Bolt and the i3 if the i3 were able to match the Bolt's 238-mile range. I used the weight difference between the original 80-mile i3 and the 120-mile i3, then extrapolated the needed additional battery capacity (i.e. battery weight) for the i3 to achieve near 238 miles on a charge. The Bolt was just about 180 pounds heavier than the i3. What wasn't in my calculations were the extra chassis weight to support the heavier battery in the i3, such as larger brakes and crash reinforcement of the frame/body.
The i3 was just a dog and pony show.