i3 is very expensive, very sophisticatedly engineered, but also very shoddily engineered at the same time.

Despite using a full CFRP body, like that of supercars, mass savings were small.

It is also heavy because of tons of German luxury features that should have no place in an entry level vehicle.

It was also generically marketed on being "sporty" and "fun" to drive, while being one of the more morbid EV around, much like Chinese entry level EVs.

The design suffers from usage of enormous amount of unique, custom made parts and materials.

Basically it is an EV equivalent of Suzuki Mehran on performance and feel, but painted over to make it fit the "New Type Luxury EV" marketing concept.