Electric and plug-in hybrid · 2014–2021
BMW i3
Energy use, range, running costs and specs for the BMW i3.
- Energy use
- 18.5 kWh/100km
- 2021 official
- UK
- 3.4 mi/kWh
- 113 MPGe US
- Range
- 246 km
- 153 miles
- Seats
- 5
What a i3 costs to run
At today's average electricity prices, by its official energy use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $0.39/kWh electricity | $7.22 per 100 km | $794 |
| Australia | $0.33/kWh electricity | $6.11 per 100 km | $678 |
| United Kingdom | £0.25/kWh electricity | £7.36 per 100 miles | £515 |
| United States | $0.18/kWh electricity | $5.36 per 100 miles | $724 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Where the i3 ranks
I01, 2014–2021
Specs for the 2021 BMW i3 s 120Ah (Australian-market BEV); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Hatchback
- Generation
- I01
- Built in
- Germany
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 3,999 mm
- Width
- 1,775 mm
- Height
- 1,578 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,570 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,245 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,620 kg
- Boot
- 260 L
- Boot, seats folded
- 1,100 L
Engine
- Engine
- Single electric motor
- Power
- 135 kW
- Torque
- 270 Nm
- Gearbox
- Single-speed automatic
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.9 s
Battery and charging
- Battery (usable)
- 37.9 kWh
- Electric range
- 260 km
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging
- 50 kW
- Charge port
- Type 2
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 6
Ownership
- Service every
- 25,000 km
- Service every
- 24 months
- Tyres
- 175/55 R20 front; 195/50 R20 rear
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Plug-in hybrid | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Electric | 18.5 kWh/100km | 3.4 mi/kWh | 113 MPGe | 246 km |
| 2020 | Plug-in hybrid | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Electric | 18.5 kWh/100km | 3.4 mi/kWh | 113 MPGe | 246 km |
| 2019 | Plug-in hybrid | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Electric | 18.5 kWh/100km | 3.4 mi/kWh | 113 MPGe | 246 km |
| 2018 | Plug-in hybrid | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Electric | 18.6 kWh/100km | 3.3 mi/kWh | 112 MPGe | 183 km |
| 2017 | Plug-in hybrid | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Electric | 18.0 kWh/100km | 3.4 mi/kWh | 116 MPGe | 183 km |
| 2016 | Plug-in hybrid | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Electric | 16.8 kWh/100km | 3.7 mi/kWh | 125 MPGe | 130 km |
| 2015 | Plug-in hybrid | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Electric | 16.8 kWh/100km | 3.7 mi/kWh | 125 MPGe | 130 km |
| 2014 | Plug-in hybrid | 6.0 L/100km | 47 mpg | 39 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Electric | 16.8 kWh/100km | 3.7 mi/kWh | 125 MPGe | 130 km |
BMW i3 questions
How much electricity does the BMW i3 use?
The 2021 BMW i3 uses 18.5 kWh/100km officially (3.4 mi/kWh, 113 MPGe). Its official range is 246 km (153 miles).
How much does a BMW i3 cost to run a year?
At today's average electricity prices and a typical year's driving: $794 in New Zealand, $678 in Australia, £515 in United Kingdom, $724 in United States.
How big is the BMW i3's boot?
260 L, for the 2021 BMW i3 s 120Ah (Australian-market BEV).
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What will a drive in your i3 cost?
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