The 647 cc engine as fitted in the i3 REx is derated compared to the engine of the same displacement in the C650 GT; the REx engine develops 34 hp; 34 PS (25 kW) and 41 lb⋅ft; 5.6 …

Aug 18, 2020 · So does the BMW i3 REx runs on gasoline? The simple answer is NO. It is important to note that the i3 REx still uses an electric motor to move the car. Furthermore, the …

Aug 29, 2016 · That optional range extender (REx for short) is used solely to power a generator that delivers electricity to the battery and the traction motor that actually power the car.

Apr 1, 2025 · To be on the safe side, we’ve plumped for the i3 Range Extender – the one with a tiny 647cc two-cylinder petrol engine snuck under the boot floor to act as a mobile generator …

Sep 28, 2018 · Since the new 2019 BMW i3 was officially announced and it will be available in four versions - i3, i3 REx, i3s and i3s REx - here we gathered technical spec numbers for …

Jul 17, 2023 · Initially, I used the Rex engine quite frequently, but as I became 'braver', less and less, and this is where I discovered that the car itself noticed! Every 3 or 4 weeks, it advises …

Oct 24, 2024 · You need to check all the reference marks on the engine, its simple to do and will tell you if you need to replace a rex, or actually if you can fix it in a few hours simply.

Dec 11, 2017 · Our test 2017 BMW i3 came with the optional REx range-extended two-cylinder engine, and the body panels carried a striking Protonic Blue paint color. For the last model …

Dec 5, 2014 · For the i3 REx version though, the range extender adds a 647 cc 2-cylinder motor from a BMW scooter that acts as a generator to charge the battery and extend the range of the …

Dec 6, 2019 · The BMW i3 received a mild facelift in 2019 and we recently evaluated an updated eDrive REx derivative (over a 10-day period) to evaluate whether the all-electric lifestyle had …