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Discussion:2027 BMW i3 Sedan: Neue Klasse 800V EV With 463 HP and 440-Mile Range
Yeah, and if you’re a dumb dumb, like I expect that user was they left the key fob inside the car -
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Discussion:2027 BMW i3 Sedan: Neue Klasse 800V EV With 463 HP and 440-Mile Range
Interesting, programmable door handles, if you unlock the auto, they will stay out, but if you approach it while locked with the fob, they will pop out and if within 3 min you do not open a door, pull back in keeping the auto locked. -
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OUCH Apple is paring the tech options. Apple quietly kills 15 devices - is yours on the list? -
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Discussion:2027 BMW i3 Sedan: Neue Klasse 800V EV With 463 HP and 440-Mile Range
I think that was “user error” of the person who was driving that particular vehicle. -
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Discussion:2027 BMW i3 Sedan: Neue Klasse 800V EV With 463 HP and 440-Mile Range
Yes they retract when you get in to drive or lock it, but when the auto sits unlocked, they stay out and I know how easy it is to possibly break them as I was going between auto's at my 24hr fitness this week and thought it weird that they were out and as I went between, the door handle hooked my work out short pocket and bent a bit before I unhooked myself. As I walked to enter the gym, a person came out and locked it, clearly forgetting they had left it unlocked. To me a hook type door handle is more dangerous than the circle loop door handle that pops out of my EV9. Now I do get the fact that some companies like Tesla have failed to make sure the door handles pop out for emergency release / escape. Cadillac is also guilty of this for both outside and inside door handles. Kia / Hyundai / Genesis did the following: Mechanical backup access: There is a hidden physical key slot behind the driver’s door handle area. Using the physical key lets you mechanically unlock the door even if the handle doesn’t pop out or during a power outage. All EVs have a manual interior door release that works without power so that people inside can always get out no matter the situation. This is all on my quick info card on the EV and I checked online with the Kia digital manuals. Hyundai and Genesis also say the same thing when searching online. -
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Discussion:2027 BMW i3 Sedan: Neue Klasse 800V EV With 463 HP and 440-Mile Range
lol no they don't. those retract. -
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Thank you, I updated the list as I totally forgot about Genesis cars. There are still some options for car folks: Kia compact K4 Kia mid-size K5 Gensis Compact G70 Genesis Mid-size G80 Genesis full size G90 Toyota mid-size Camry Lexus mid-size ES Honda compact Civic Honda mid-size Accord Hyundai compact Elantra Hyundai mid-size Sonata Hyundai mid-size Ioniq 6N Nissan compact Sentra Nissan mid-size Altima Cadillac compact CT4 Cadillac mid-size CT5 Dodge mid-size Charger Mercedes compact C-Class Mercedes Mid-size E-Class Mercedes Full size S- Class BMW compact 3 series BMW Mid-size 5 Series BMW Full-size 7 series BMW i3 Neue Klasse Audi Compact A4 Audi mid-size A6 Audi full size A8 Tesla Compact Model 3 Lucid Mid-size Air If your in Canada or Mexico there are more car options especially from Kia in regard to their new EVs. One could consider buying and importing it into the U.S. Note: Updated list to remove a retired car and add five missed cars.- 1
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Discussion:2027 BMW i3 Sedan: Neue Klasse 800V EV With 463 HP and 440-Mile Range
What specifically do you not like about them? I love the pop outdoor handles on my EV9. They are way better than the stupid approach Cadillac took. Cadillac leaves them out and are a danger as they are a hook that can easily get broken. -
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There is also Genesis with their 3 sedans (G70, G80, G90) and Lexus still has the IS, ES, and LS.- 1
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