Battery boost for a 2014 BMW i8
Battery boost for the 2014 BMW i8: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.3 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2014 BMW i8 for battery boost
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2014 BMW i8: every figure
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 |
| Charge at 240 V | 2 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 142 L (5 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,574 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2014 BMW i8
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about suspension (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V674000 | 2014-10-27 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:auxillary tank | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014 i8 vehicles manufactured from May 16, 2014, to September 16, 2014. A bolt used to attach a ground cable between the tank and the vehicle chassis may not have been properly welded during manufacturing. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
For battery service on your 2014 BMW i8, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo hybrid. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The powertrain to know here is the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo hybrid, with all-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
Driving while yours is at the shop
Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Good habits for your car
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Check that all lights work every few weeks. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
What to ask
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
When you know your dates
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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