The BMW i3 debuted on the market in late 2013 ... requiring unlocking through BMW’s proprietary software or replacement of the internal battery controller. Then there’s the usual laundry ...

The 2017 BMW i3 will get a new, more energy dense battery that offers 114 miles of EV range, while staying the same size as the earlier pack. The trend of electric vehicles getting bigger ...

That’s not some kind of black magic on BMW’s behalf, of course, as EV battery ... the i3 range from $950, or a more comprehensive Service Plus package including brake and wiper replacement ...