BMW i8 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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Increasing the range
General information
The vehicle contains comprehensive technolo‐
gies for reducing the energy consumption and
for maximizing the range.
The range depends on a number of different fac‐
tors.
The implementation of certain measures, driving
style and regular maintenance can increasing the
range and thereby also reduce the environmental
impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerody‐
namics and increase the energy consumption.
Closing the windows
Open windows increase air resistance and there‐
fore reduce the range.
Tires
General information
Tires can affect energy consumption in various
ways, for instance energy consumption can be
influenced by tire size.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before start‐
ing on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises energy consumption
and tire wear.
Stationary climate control
Run advance climate control, refer to page 174 ,
in the vehicle during charging before driving off.
Heating and cooling operations are very energy
intensive and substantially reduce the electric
range.
Look well ahead when driving
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle
driving ahead of you.
Longer braking procedures result in more effi‐
cient charging of the high-voltage battery via en‐
ergy recovery from braking.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot off
the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
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