Battery boost for a 2015 BMW i8
Battery boost for the 2015 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 2015 BMW i8 for battery boost
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2015 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 2015 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 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (2), engine (2) and air bags (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V882000 | 2015-12-28 | electronic stability control (esc) | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2015 i8 vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to June 5, 2015. Improperly drilled holes within the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) hydraulic unit may restrict one or more pistons impairing the DSC functions, including braking. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
For battery service on your 2015 BMW i8, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo hybrid. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the i8. It uses the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo hybrid and all-wheel drive.
The steps
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
A car while yours is in the shop
The rental is priced like any other on our site. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
A short checklist
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Car care, briefly
Look at the tire tread before long trips. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Want a price?
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
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.
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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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