$5,000 ELECTRIC CAR ENDURANCE RACE! 24 MINUTES OF LE MAYBE - BMW I3 VS CHEVY SPARK EV VS NISSAN LEAF

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This video pits three budget electric vehicles – a BMW i3, Chevy Spark EV, and a Nissan Leaf Limo – against each other in a 24-minute endurance race to test their mettle on track. The reviewer highlights the i3's rear-wheel-drive performance heritage and its potential for spirited driving, noting its "secret roller mode" for disabling stability control. However, concerns are raised about its undersized brakes and potential inverter overheating with aggressive regen. The Leaf Limo, enhanced with a second battery, is praised for its continuous power output and momentum-carrying ability, though brake temperature management is a key concern. The Spark EV is identified as the fastest with the smallest battery, posing a significant range challenge. Ultimately, the Spark EV team secured first place, earning 1000 points, followed by the Leaf Limo with 500 points. The i3 team, despite facing power limitations and thermal issues, managed to finish without point deductions. The race emphasized the importance of battery thermal management and tire wear, with the Leaf's tires disintegrating by the end.