BMW i8 | Fully Charged

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9 жыл бұрын

The first plug in hybrid electric supercar on Fully Charged. Not sure if that's true but it sounds good, in fact if you like that sort of thing it sounds amazing.
Over 1,000 miles of driving, average of 52 mpg. A very fast, semi economical sports car.
www.becomeelectric.co.uk/i8

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@SaceedAbul 8 жыл бұрын

Love how he censored the speed limit so he didn't get in trouble for going over.

@summitchase 8 жыл бұрын

It's extra clever because he didn't actually go over!

@martinsoendergaard-jensen9602 7 жыл бұрын

He did.... The limit was 70.

@nomoreheroes93 7 жыл бұрын

And put the sunglasses on at 5:10. Robert didn't choose the Thug Life..

@TVFILMBUFF 9 жыл бұрын

I love your call out on Clarkson creating drama.

@TVFILMBUFF 9 жыл бұрын

TVFILMBUFF And the RD cameos!

@terryendicott2939 9 жыл бұрын

TVFILMBUFF To be fair, the other slot was occupied, admittedly by Jeremy Clarkson's ego. But still occupied.

@MarioQuezada 8 жыл бұрын

+TVFILMBUFF Is backing the car in outside the realm of possibility??

@martialme84 7 жыл бұрын

Clarkson is a pos lying narcissist.....

@JustReadable 6 жыл бұрын

Clarkson is a dinosaur. Fun to watch him struggle in remote places but useless in modern civilized environments.

@bobbytables464 8 жыл бұрын

That sprinkler noise in the music at the start is EXTREMELY grating.

@AshMenon 7 жыл бұрын

Right!? I paused the video just to comment on that.

@shamicentertainment1262 4 жыл бұрын

I like it

@bulman07 9 жыл бұрын

Fantastic ending. I ended my comment short because I just realised the Red Dwarf crew could genuinely keep Top Gear going!

@Gillotronique 8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Bulman It would be great. The cat reviewing bikes with a different suit each time.

@leftcoaster67 6 жыл бұрын

NOW I WOULD WATCH THAT!

@nicosmind3 6 жыл бұрын

Dam man that is one hell of an excellent idea!!!

@RobbClifton 8 жыл бұрын

The last 35 seconds absolutely made this video.

@ChrisBarrlyfe 8 жыл бұрын

OMFG! Came here for the i8, left w/Kryten, Cat & Rimmer! Love you guys!

@kelvink8955 9 жыл бұрын

Petrol pump sketch was excellent! Very true

@vincentmaturo8906 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome ending. Seeing you guys together again is wonderful.

@d1oftwins 9 жыл бұрын

The ending...pure gold! :) I like how Robert has a positive view towards each electrification for individual mobility and how he is not choosey to a certain brand or technology, except for the old and aging technologies of course. Every step companies are taking for sustainable mobility brings us closer to fully sustainable transportation.

@Cb9611 8 жыл бұрын

Blurs the speedometer, smart man, smart man indeed. ;)

@TheGoosington 6 жыл бұрын

i dont get it

@FinskuTV 6 жыл бұрын

Check 4:25 part

@TheGoosington 6 жыл бұрын

FinskuTV no I don't understand why he would blur it

@FinskuTV 6 жыл бұрын

Ah I see. I think because speeding over 67mph (= ~100km/h)

@shadowblack1987 6 жыл бұрын

TheGoosington because when you do something illegal and record it, that's evidence against you.

@IanKath 9 жыл бұрын

I so loved the outro. And many youngins will never know.

@The8BitGuy 9 жыл бұрын

I was disappointed that Robert Llewellyn didn't give us a demonstration of driving the car around in pure EV mode and telling us what that was like.

@marcop3517 9 жыл бұрын

Loved the end - thank you very much.

@martinmacdonald 7 жыл бұрын

8:20

@daikiryoku 7 жыл бұрын

Omg didn't see that ending coming, very nice surprise! Thumbs up for the boys in Red

@PaulFreeman1 9 жыл бұрын

The Red Dwarf crew are the natural replacements to the Top Gear boys

@davewright732 9 жыл бұрын

Paul Freeman Such a good idea.

@ChongMcBong 9 жыл бұрын

that bit at the end was quite unexpected... its good to see the Red Dwarf crew still together :)

@alexserrano2850 8 жыл бұрын

Boards of Canada playing in the background? I love you.

@KayoMichiels 8 жыл бұрын

Finally: BMW made cars based on the BMW Vision concept car from 2010.

@0ooTheMAXXoo0 5 жыл бұрын

This car would be awesome as an electric car. They can balance it amazingly and drivers get near-instant control responses. Beautiful sci-fi 'looking Car The i8.

@nayak4636 4 жыл бұрын

Tesla with i8 body 🤩

@MyMrno1 7 жыл бұрын

Ok so that bit at the end with Chris and Danny made my YEAR! thanks Rob!

@plunder1956 8 жыл бұрын

I loved the end bit. You three were great. Now we know you STILL ARE!

@leoduy4182 8 жыл бұрын

OMG THAT FACE! 3:10

@petrolmonkey1973 4 жыл бұрын

Looks alot like Sheldon from the big bang theory 🤔

@slaughterround643 8 жыл бұрын

Love your gloat-y, preachy pro-electric talks like the one when you refueled :P love this man, keep it up

@davewright732 9 жыл бұрын

Great review, I enjoyed that, nice to see the 3 out of 4 of you back together at the end!

@SteveAkaDarktimes 6 жыл бұрын

come for the electric cars, stay for the amazing sound effects.

@sharplifter 3 жыл бұрын

Love the sarcasm when filing up the tank as if he is born yesterday and not used a fuel pump before 😂😂

@kingarturo6042 3 жыл бұрын

I can't tell if he's trying to be funny or really hates internal combustion cars 😂

@TheCynx995 6 жыл бұрын

This guy's videos make me happy

@afrohead2192 8 жыл бұрын

This car looks so good in black :O

@mangobooom1 8 жыл бұрын

I love how down to earth this channel is, subscribed :) (also great to see this guy again, I loved scrapheap challenge as a kid!)

@CB-RADIO-UK 9 жыл бұрын

Great review, nice car. Oh love the ending scene. Made my evening that did thanks.

@neon55 9 жыл бұрын

i8 and red dwarf in one video, dreams came true.

@kenseids3456 4 жыл бұрын

What

@benfarmer-webb1016 8 жыл бұрын

36mpg. Not bad for a super car. Congrats to BMW for doing it.

@paulanderson929 7 жыл бұрын

Holy crap....grew up watching Red Dwarf...been watching this channel for weeks now, had no clue...love it!!

@TekAutomatica 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert - probably the funniest and best episode yet! Vicar indeed!

@masterquadbiker 9 жыл бұрын

Always see at least one of these when I drive down the M40 every weekend, such a futuristic looking car!

@steventhoseby 9 жыл бұрын

Great to see 60% of the Red Dwarf crew at the end, gave me a chuckle.

@gregobrien6912 8 жыл бұрын

Is this the fella off scrapheap challenge?

@fullychargedshow 8 жыл бұрын

+Greg O'Brien Yes it is me :-)

@gregobrien6912 8 жыл бұрын

+fullychargedshow Ahhh i thought it was, its a good channel :)

@sulev111 8 жыл бұрын

+fullychargedshow Oh, the memories. So long ago already.

@LastOneInLineForName 7 жыл бұрын

Electric cars have won when Connel Dick has one :-)

@daikiryoku 7 жыл бұрын

All three of them worked together on an old show called Red Dwarf, in the end of this vid they are doing a bit from one of the episodes.

@Mayhemm007 9 жыл бұрын

Ok, I'm going to be THAT guy and pose the obvious question: Why would anybody get this over a Tesla Model S? With the Tesla you get similar performance, more seats/storage, the option to use it as a daily driver, and no petrol bill. One of the biggest Tesla criticisms (its price) can't even be used as justification in this case. People who buy an i8: a) Really like the styling and simple must have it. b) Really like BMW and will drive nothing else c) Really like the simulated noise it makes d) Some combination of a, b, or c Now I'll admit, it is a very nice looking car and it makes a nice noise (real or not) but it's ridiculously expensive, ridiculously complex, and not worth all the hullabaloo surrounding it.

@12sin8 9 жыл бұрын

Mayhemm007 The Model S is not a supercar, it weights significantly more than a i8 and doesn't have the handling capabilities of the BMW... I wouldn't want to thrash the Model S around a racetrack. But I would agree that for every day use the Tesla is a better buy.

@TripleJ85 9 жыл бұрын

Mayhemm007 Or you need to do long trips in a place without the supercharger network? (like here in Australia) Though if it were me - I'd take the Model S and just hire a car on the odd occasion I need more range.

@CraigBickerstaff 9 жыл бұрын

Mayhemm007 It's a cool car with cool tech and it's BMW, I mean it's a carbon fibre, hybrid coupe with hyper car styling the other cars like that are all a million dollars + I like the Model S as a concept but to me it just looks like a Mazda 6, people are banging on about "Insane mode" but are you going to drive around in insane mode? I don't think so.

@bend1483 9 жыл бұрын

The I8 is a sharp handling sports car. The Tesla S is a very fast but also quite heavy sedan. They aren't really comparable. Also the fact the i8 is hybrid and you don't have to plug in unless you really want to makes them totally different concepts. Honestly if somebody is spending that much money on a car they can probably afford to own both.

@MichaelEdmond 9 жыл бұрын

I think its more likely BMW making an 'in between' car to entice existing customers to start the switch over.. Here Mr BMW lover... Try this... Oooh this is noice.... Well you will really like our next one coming soon...

@skinnyjohnsen 9 жыл бұрын

Cool ending Cryten! I haven't seen Danny The Cat and Chris Rimmer for a very long time ;-)

@HisnameisRich 8 жыл бұрын

Love love love love the ending of this video!

@mrjaffar 9 жыл бұрын

Brilliant episode!

@lennygdmn2713 5 жыл бұрын

Mercedes: " Yo im gonna go down to the shops u want anything to eat? " BMW: " Nah im not hungry because i8."

@markymarc37 4 жыл бұрын

Love the sound effects..

@JulianWest 9 жыл бұрын

Loved the ending RD cameos. BBC you should continue with Top Gear using 3 guest hosts per season/series. Start with these 3 guys!

@Aaronage1 9 жыл бұрын

Yay for Boards of Canada

@Petalflipper 9 жыл бұрын

Aaronage I KNEW IT WAS FAMILIAR. Thanks for answering the nagging in the back of my head that was trying to recall what band it was.

@IrishCockneyViking 9 жыл бұрын

Loved the ending!

@carloshamlin472 7 жыл бұрын

You Sir..... are a very very pleasant person.

@AndrewBryantPianoTuner 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent show

@yeahtuber 9 жыл бұрын

Loved Boards of Canada as soundtrack :D

@giddyupgazboy 9 жыл бұрын

Love the ending!!

@DTRproductions 7 жыл бұрын

best ending to any KZfaq video :D

@tomsdaddy 9 жыл бұрын

Love the pixellated Speedo ! #WantOne !

@kuglepen64 9 жыл бұрын

Stunning car. I want one.

@glennwehmeyer 9 жыл бұрын

Just learned that the BMW i8 also has lightweight windows made of the same glass as your cell phone. This car is a really is a showcase of technology.

@bnwo 9 жыл бұрын

My dream car.

@johntheman2006 9 жыл бұрын

Great vid Robert

@JUSTENization 4 жыл бұрын

just beautiful !

@mikeohara8758 5 жыл бұрын

Love the post credits scene.

@DwainDwight 5 жыл бұрын

great review of an incredible car. Must own!!

@SimonMcNair 9 жыл бұрын

Out of curiosity what is to stop someone from nicking your charging cable and leaving you stranded?

@fullychargedshow 9 жыл бұрын

Simon McNair A common question. The cable locks in at both ends once you start charging. You would have to seriously damage the car and the charge point to remove the cable. Someone once asked, 'what happens if some kid cuts the cable' to which, sadly, the only answer is they would be very seriously injured or killed.

@The8BitGuy 9 жыл бұрын

Simon McNair Being that this car can also drive on gasoline, nobody would be stranded. They'd just end up getting worse gas mileage until they could recharge.

@SimonMcNair 9 жыл бұрын

I was talking generally, not specifically about this car. But point noted. Thanks The iBookGuy

@TheSaltyAdmiral 9 жыл бұрын

Simon McNair That is just the usual "irrational" fear that comes with new technology. For instance, what's to stop someone from letting the air out of your tires while parking with any car, nothing. Yet, it almost never happens. Unless you have a million dollar car or something you feel safe that no one will mess with it, and it works. That being said, if the charging suddenly stops or you are fully charged, you get notified on your phone right away, so at worst you will only lose a couple of minutes worth of charging time.

@johnbenton4488 9 жыл бұрын

Simon McNair Depends how keen they are to get electrocuted I suppose. Siphoning petrol is much easier and far safer. It just tastes a bit odd, that's all.

@chwaca 8 жыл бұрын

Great Red Dwarf finale ;-)

@martinsnee4191 6 жыл бұрын

Just delightful to see Rimmsy and The Cat at the close of the video... :-)

@rydhwan 9 жыл бұрын

Omg, that ending was amazing!! 😉 if only there could be another show like red dwarf again...

@4203105 7 жыл бұрын

They are still making new episodes of it. Why have another show like it when you can have the original?

@tubeengineer 8 жыл бұрын

Love the end 🤓

@rasmusfabernrgaard6461 5 жыл бұрын

Love that car

@guntherfurlong 9 жыл бұрын

I am impressed.

@medman36 9 жыл бұрын

nice ending with the red dwarf crew.

@foggs 8 жыл бұрын

Kryten! It is you!

@sleekitwan 8 жыл бұрын

You know what I just remembered, jogged by your intro part filling up? That guy who had an 'extra' fuel tank in the back seat of his car, and with his daughter inside, was caught by the cops, as the petrol leaked everywhere! Now, if he was doing that with batteries, er, I am not sure there's any danger unless he parks it in the full glare of the sun in Dubai or something?! And, I like your motor impressions - there's a guy does a great comedy sketch online, exactly this, his mate is waxing on about 'uprating' his car, and this guy says, no, I will just make the noises (dump valve sound as they pass girls on the pavement etc).

@akshayshetye8718 7 жыл бұрын

you people are living in heaven

@mikey7326 8 жыл бұрын

Good ol team together :)

@welshminty 4 жыл бұрын

I love Red Dwarf thing at end

@moravianlion3108 9 жыл бұрын

Great review, perfect end!! :)

@villejuntunen5851 6 жыл бұрын

Very entertaining and informative too. Fun to watch an "old" guy who has a little boy in him.

@docpaul 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert, Great review, love the RD appearance at the end - looking forward to meeting you again at the next filming... Do you choose your own music? If so, good choice with BoC!!

@1862henry 4 жыл бұрын

Esso, those used to be around in the US in the 1950s and still are in some places in the USA. Thats pretty cool!

@TMXBrickNotes 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, awesome car! I love how you blurred the speed.

@leftcoaster67 6 жыл бұрын

Best episode just for the ending. Needs to have Craig Charles lean in "Oh someone punch him out!" :)

@DerVampyrEngel 9 жыл бұрын

Very Cool Car and a very cool looking car and hilarious ending :)

@Johny40Se7en 6 жыл бұрын

I honestly didn't know the i8 had that fake noise thing when you accelerate, that's so amazing and all electric cars, plug in or hydrogen should have that option, I would absolutely love and electric car that sounded like mine or an R34 Skyline, or a Ford Interceptor from Mad Max Road Warrior, or an old Chevy Camaro or Dodge Charger =P That's just bloody wicked, I had a smile on my face everytime you did that hahaa =)

@MichaelFoley64 9 жыл бұрын

When I can afford an all electric vehicle I want recordings of YOU making engine and transmission noises, through a loudspeaker, outside the vehicle. Inside I want to be as quiet as a sailboat.

@SirPablo2Pablo 2 жыл бұрын

8:23. Best bit. Red Dwarf mini reunion

@Noukz37 7 жыл бұрын

Mr Llewellyn, you actually have an awesome heavy metal growl voice!! \m/

@haveatomato 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is hilarious. Great start to the video haha

@mversantvoort 7 жыл бұрын

4:10 LMAO

@battonfive 9 жыл бұрын

least you get to keep the sunglasses :-) Mr Barrie and Danny John-Jules look great! RD here we come!

@TomoEh 9 жыл бұрын

Cat and Rimmer!

@megamef 9 жыл бұрын

Good review, I enjoyed how you pointed out how absurd the criticism of top gear was the petrol sketch. Also genuinely think your review was more useful and less biased than our Lord and Holy Father JC, peace be upon him.

@smartmineofficial 8 жыл бұрын

Goddam those hi-hats

@TheAegisClaw 9 жыл бұрын

If Rimmer doesn't like it it must be stunning.

@skadooshly 7 жыл бұрын

Love the ending! 😂😂😂

@IDann1 6 жыл бұрын

you nearly made me choke on my worthers original with you car noises 😂

@SEnergyable 9 жыл бұрын

:D that ending

@_Alpha_female 8 жыл бұрын

Love this Guy..explaining the drive hahahahha..Fabouloussss Car♥

@phriend2spin 7 жыл бұрын

Come drive one out here in Utah where the speed limit is 80 mph and the salt flats allow you to bring out your inner speed demon.

@ChendoSmit 8 жыл бұрын

Subbed for a good car and "WHUUUUBUDUUUUUUU"

@ultrastoat3298 8 жыл бұрын

Yup, I subbed at precisely 4:19

@benpaynter 9 жыл бұрын

Would have been interesting to hear a bit about charging times, battery info, drive modes etc

@CASTSTONE 5 жыл бұрын

HOLY SHIT. How did I not realize that's Robert Llewellyn before!

@Li3Kung4 9 жыл бұрын

Great ending.

@soupanoodle 9 жыл бұрын

Saw one on the M4 hard shoulder yesterday with an RAC van in attendance. Do the RAC carry electric car chargers now ???? Good review and excellent ending. Keep up the good work.