[wmf]

BMW is also still selling the 5 series.

[Dylan16807]

Cars don't double in performance over the course of five years.

[speedgoose]

The BMW i3 when from 22kWh to 42kWh in a few years but that’s a bit the exception.

[gambiting]

kWh is measure of battery capacity not performance.

[fulafel]

It's a dimension of performance, like many others. But lifecycle CO2 footprint is currently the most important performance metric of cars from the holistic pov.

[speedgoose]

Yes, battery capacity is the main thing when you compare early EVs. I think the amont of energy the battery can generate and how fast the car can drive a long distance does fit the performance definition, but I agree it’s not the classic definition of comparing the speed on a tiny segment.

On short distances, the 22kWh version is actually a bit faster because the battery is slightly lighter.

[aaronbrethorst]

BMW 5-series with an ICE engine vs BMW i3 EV. Apples and oranges.

[speedgoose]

Both are fruits you can eat.

[ecnahc515]

Well, they're selling the ~ 2022 BMW 5 Series or the 20223 BMW 5 series. The year is part of it. That's not the case for CPUs.

[wmf]

Intel also has the generation number in the model number. Honestly I don't think they need i3/i5/i7.