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BMW i3 Tech Specs

from: 2013 facelift: 2019 ended: 2022

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Battery Capacity Gross/Useable 42.2​/​37.9 kWh

Range (WLTP) 359 km 223.1 mi

Minimal Consumption (WLTP) 13.1 kWh/100 km 21.1 kWh/100 mi

Acceleration 0-100 km/h 7.3 s

Acceleration 0-60 mph 7.1 s

Performance Specs

  • Power: compare 125 kW (168 hp)
  • Torque: compare 250 Nm 184 lb-ft
  • Number of Engines: 1
  • Drive: compare Rear
  • Acceleration 0-60 mph: compare 7.1 s
  • Acceleration 0-100 km/h: compare 7.3 s
  • Acceleration 0-62 mph: 7.3 s
  • Top Speed: compare 150 km/h 93 mph

Official Range and Energy Consumption (Combined)

  • WLTP Range (TEL*): compare 359 km 223.1 mi
  • WLTP Range (TEH*): 260 km 161.6 mi
  • WLTP Consumption (TEL*): compare 13.1 kWh/100 km 21.1 kWh/100 mi
  • Petrol/Gasoline equivalent: 1.47 l/100 km 159.9 MPGe

* TEL (Test Energy Low) indicates the lowest values (most economical) with the lightest set of options
TEH (Test Energy High) indicates the highest values (least economical) with the heaviest set of options

Battery

  • Battery Type: Lithium-ion
  • Battery Capacity Gross: compare 42.2 kWh
  • Battery Capacity Useable: compare 37.9 kWh

Dimensions and Weights

  • Body Type: Hatchback
  • Length: compare 4011 mm 157.91 in
  • Width: compare 1775 mm 69.88 in
  • Height: compare 1598 mm 62.91 in
  • Wheelbase: 2570 mm 101.18 in
  • Weight: compare 1345 kg 2965 lbs
  • Max Payload: 440 kg 970 lbs
  • Weight Distr. Front/Rear: 48/52 %
  • Trunk / Boot Space: compare 260 l 9.2 ft3
  • Trunk / Boot Space Max: 1100 l 38.8 ft3
  • Frunk Space: compare20 l 0.7 ft3
  • Ground Clearance: compare 139 mm 5.47 in
  • Min Turning Circle (curb-curb): compare 9.86 m 32.3 ft
  • Tire Standard: 155/70 R19
  • Seats max.: 4

Charging

  • AC On-Board Charger Standard: 11 kW
  • DC Fast Charging: compare 50 kW
  • DC Charge Port: CCS
  • Charge Port Location: Right rear

AC Charging Times (home, work, hotel)

Select State of Charge (SOC):

The maximum on-board charger power of the BMW i3 is 11 kW.
All figures in the table above are assumed approximate values under optimal conditions.

DC Fast Charging Times

Select State of Charge (SOC):

The maximum fast charging power of the BMW i3 is 50 kW.
All figures in the table above are assumed approximate values under optimal conditions.

Others

  • Dedicated EV Platform: Yes
  • Drag Coefficient Cd: compare 0.29

Safety - Crash Tests

Pros and Cons by myEVreview

  • Reliability
  • Low battery degradation
  • Excellent turning circle
  • Excellent view from the car
  • Fun to drive (rear-wheel drive)
  • Perfect for the city, dimensions: 3 999 × 1 775 × 1 578 mm
  • Performance even at higher speeds
  • Great agility in the city
  • Comfortable front seats
  • Running costs
  • 2x boot / trunk (but the frunk is tiny)
  • Weight for an electric car - only 1200 kg
  • Surprisingly spacious interior for four adults
  • Consumption 14 kWh in summer, 16-18 kWh in winter
  • Good brakes
  • Not suitable for long distances - stiff suspension, less range
  • Reliable range indicator
  • Safety (4-star EuroNCAP safety rating)
  • The "one pedal driving" function
  • Probably high cost of repairs when carbon parts are damaged
  • Very slow sending of commands from the mobile app to the car (takes up to 80 seconds)
  • Suspension is stiff
  • Price for such a small car
  • Almost no improvement app in 5 years
  • Heated car cools down quickly when the heater is turned off
  • Complicated rear opposite door
  • DC charging only 50 kW
  • Noisier at higher speeds

BMW i3 Pros and Cons

  • profile photo of user city driver city driver

    BMW i3 - A great car for the city 7.8

    owner review of BMW i3 33 kWh 2017

    • strong recuperation

    • strong brakes

    • rear-wheel drive - a great solution in wet conditions and in winter

    • low running costs

    • long-term consumption only 15.5 kWh/100 km

    • reliability

    • excellent view from the car

    • drives like a go-kart

    • excellent acceleration of around 7.5 seconds to 100 km/h

    • excellent spontaneous drive (125 kW, 250 Nm)

    • summer range up to 200 km, winter range 150 km - enough for city driving

    • surprisingly spacious interior for four adults

    • ideal for the city, dimensions: 3 999 × 1 775 × 1 578 mm

    • sufficient top speed of 150 km/h

    • weight only 1,320 kg

    • complicated opening of the rear doors

    • many options are extra (DC charging, heat pump, heated seats)

    • boot space

    • not suitable for long distances - hard suspension, less range

    • DC CCS charging only 50 kW

    • no heated steering wheel

    • high price for such a small car

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