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Has anyone found a good way to cover the black roof in summer on the BMW i3?
I assume BMW chose the black roof to help absorb heat during the winter, since cabin heating uses more energy than cooling in an EV. But in the middle of summer, when I’m driving long distances, I’d rather not have the car absorbing extra heat unnecessarily; so I’m curious whether anyone has found an effective way to reduce roof heat absorption?

Edit: The original assumption about winter heating wasn't right, as it seems like BMW left the roof black simply for aesthetic rather than energy consumption concerns. The heat issue though is still real.