BMW i8 | Fully Charged

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.
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[@SaceedAbul]

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

[@summitchase]

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

[@martinsoendergaard-jensen9602]

He did.... The limit was 70.

[@nomoreheroes93]

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

[@TVFILMBUFF]

I love your call out on Clarkson creating drama.

[@TVFILMBUFF]

TVFILMBUFF And the RD cameos!

[@terryendicott2939]

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

[@MarioQuezada]

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

[@martialme84]

Clarkson is a pos lying narcissist.....

[@JustReadable]

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

[@RobbClifton]

The last 35 seconds absolutely made this video.

[@bobbytables464]

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

[@AshMenon]

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

[@shamicentertainment1262]

I like it

[@vincentmaturo8906]

Awesome ending. Seeing you guys together again is wonderful.

[@ChrisBarrlyfe]

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

[@bulman07]

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

[@Gillotronique]

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

[@leftcoaster67]

NOW I WOULD WATCH THAT!

[@nicosmind3]

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

[@d1oftwins]

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.

[@kelvink8955]

Petrol pump sketch was excellent! Very true

[@alexserrano2850]

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

[@IanKath]

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

[@martinmacdonald]

8:20

[@PaulFreeman1]

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

[@davewright732]

Paul Freeman Such a good idea.

[@marcop3517]

Loved the end - thank you very much.

[@MyMrno1]

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

[@afrohead2192]

This car looks so good in black :O

[@slaughterround643]

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

[@ChongMcBong]

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

[@Cb9611]

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

[@TheGoosington]

i dont get it

[@FinskuTV]

Check 4:25 part

[@TheGoosington]

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

[@FinskuTV]

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

[@shadowblack1987]

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

[@sharplifter]

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

[@kingarturo458]

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

[@SteveAkaDarktimes]

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

[@benfarmer-webb1016]

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

[@davewright732]

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

[@leoduy4182]

OMG THAT FACE! 3:10

[@petrolmonkey1973]

Looks alot like Sheldon from the big bang theory 🤔

[@plunder1956]

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

[@gregobrien6912]

Is this the fella off scrapheap challenge?

[@fullychargedshow]

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

[@gregobrien6912]

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

[@sulev111]

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

[@LastOneInLineForName]

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

[@daikiryoku]

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.

[@SimonMcNair]

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

[@fullychargedshow]

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]

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]

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

[@TheSaltyAdmiral]

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]

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.

[@paulanderson929]

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

[@KayoMichiels]

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

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

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]

Tesla with i8 body 🤩

[@Mayhemm007]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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...

[@The8BitGuy]

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.

[@mangobooom1]

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

[@lennygdmn2713]

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

[@TheCynx995]

This guy's videos make me happy

[@skinnyjohnsen]

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

[@steventhoseby]

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

[@TekAutomatica]

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

[@neon55]

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

[@kenseids3456]

What

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

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

[@JulianWest]

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

[@1862henry]

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

[@masterquadbiker]

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

[@yeahtuber]

Loved Boards of Canada as soundtrack :D

[@battonfive]

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

[@Aaronage1]

Yay for Boards of Canada

[@Petalflipper]

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.

[@carloshamlin472]

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

[@sleekitwan]

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).

[@rydhwan]

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

[@4203105]

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

[@MichaelFoley64]

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]

8:23. Best bit. Red Dwarf mini reunion

[@glennwehmeyer]

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.

[@DTRproductions]

best ending to any KZbin video :D

[@welshminty]

I love Red Dwarf thing at end

[@tomsdaddy]

Love the pixellated Speedo ! #WantOne !

[@villejuntunen5851]

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

[@mrjaffar]

Brilliant episode!

[@docpaul]

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!!

[@markymarc37]

Love the sound effects..

[@ChendoSmit]

Subbed for a good car and "WHUUUUBUDUUUUUUU"

[@ultrastoat3298]

Yup, I subbed at precisely 4:19

[@akshayshetye8718]

you people are living in heaven

[@martinsnee4191]

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

[@CASTSTONE]

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

[@HisnameisRich]

Love love love love the ending of this video!

[@medman36]

nice ending with the red dwarf crew.

[@IrishCockneyViking]

Loved the ending!

[@THESocialJusticeWarrior]

All cars could sound like that or better. Let that sink in.

[@foggs]

Kryten! It is you!

[@Johny40Se7en]

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 =)

[@josh_with_a_j273]

4:05 when I’m in the school restroom 😭

[@phriend2spin]

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.

[@TMXBrickNotes]

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

[@DerVampyrEngel]

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

[@mversantvoort]

4:10 LMAO

[@daikiryoku]

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

[@TheJiminiflix]

Oh he played the robot off that comedy sci fi show called Red Dwarf! Cool!

[@benpaynter]

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

[@leftcoaster67]

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

[@giddyupgazboy]

Love the ending!!

[@smartmineofficial]

Goddam those hi-hats

[@megamef]

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.

[@Noukz37]

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

[@JRP3]

+CD Gosnell (Tül) Lithium ion batteries are not "extremely unfriendly to the environment", and will not be "disposed", but recycled. After a lithium battery is fully used up, all elements remain for reuse.

[@0ooTheMAXXoo0]

Yeah, it is cheaper to recycle than to mine for more.

[@johntheman2006]

Great vid Robert

[@mikeohara8758]

Love the post credits scene.

[@tubeengineer]

Love the end 🤓

[@AndrewBryantPianoTuner]

Excellent show

[@rasmusfabernrgaard6461]

Love that car

[@bnwo]

My dream car.

[@haveatomato]

This guy is hilarious. Great start to the video haha

[@moravianlion3108]

Great review, perfect end!! :)

[@letsgobrandon416]

Always amazed how expensive stuff is in Britain. It's $0.10/mile for me with my 24mpg car in America.

[@chwaca]

Great Red Dwarf finale ;-)

[@Doingjvstice]

that's just Jeremy Clarkson taking shots at everything about electric cars.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Production on this car ends next month (April 2020) or sooner depending on the Covid-19 virus. Still, a nice car from BMW.

[@lambo_rulez5450]

how far can bmw i8 drive ? does it need to be charged after covering few miles ? or the petrol engine will charge it while running..?

[@mikey7326]

Good ol team together :)

[@TheAegisClaw]

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

[@soupanoodle]

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.

[@TomoEh]

Cat and Rimmer!

[@rakanninja9731]

What country are you from, because where I live you pay first then you pump the gas.

[@fullychargedshow]

This was shot in the UK. Here we fill first, then pay. We must be more honest or something.

[@CoD6HModthedeisel]

+fullychargedshow You can do that in the United States... if you go there a lot. You have to know them in order for them to trust you. Luckily I don;t have to deal with that anymore. ;)

[@benfarmer-webb1016]

In the UK will fill the car up first then pay for how much we put in the car.

[@Drewbie85]

+fullychargedshow Yeh can do both here in the states, but if you pay inside in the states You have to pay first, then you go back if you didn't use all the money, which is a pain.

[@riskinhos]

+tyler simons In europe people are civilized.