BMW i3 60 Ah

September 2013 - February 2017

18.8 kWhUseable Battery

115 kmReal Range

163 Wh/kmEfficiency

This electric vehicle is no longer for sale

A new model is available:
BMW i3 94 Ah BMW i3 94 Ah

Price

United Kingdom £27,850
The Netherlands €35,500
Germany €34,950

Available to Order

United Kingdom Sep 2013 - Feb 2017
The Netherlands Sep 2013 - Feb 2017
Germany Sep 2013 - Feb 2017
Prices shown are recommended retail prices for the specified countries and do not include any indirect incentives. Pricing and included options can differ by region and do not include any indirect incentives. Dates shown are order dates. Click on a country for more details.

Real Range between 80 - 180 km

City - Cold Weather 115 km
Highway - Cold Weather 80 km
Combined - Cold Weather 100 km
City - Mild Weather 180 km
Highway - Mild Weather 105 km
Combined - Mild Weather 135 km
Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Long Distance Suitability
0 / 5

First Leg Distance 82 km
Charging Stop 0km
Second Leg Distance 51 km
Total Distance 133 km
First Leg Duration 45min
Charging Stop 15 min
Second Leg Duration 28min
Total Duration 1h 28min
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The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity 21.6 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Number of Cells No Data
Architecture 400 V
Warranty Period No Data
Warranty Mileage No Data
Useable Capacity 18.8 kWh
Cathode Material No Data
Pack Configuration No Data
Nominal Voltage No Data
Form Factor No Data
Name / Reference No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port Type 2
Port Location Right Side - Rear
Charge Power 7.4 kW AC
Charge Time (0->115 km) 3 hours
Charge Speed 38 km/h

Fast Charging

Charge Port CCS
Port Location Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max) 47 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 41 kW DC
Charge Time (11->92 km) 20 min
Charge Speed 240 km/h
Autocharge Supported Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported No
Supported Protocol -

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible No
Automatically using Navigation No
Click here for all charging information
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h 7.2 sec
Top Speed 150 km/h
Electric Range 115 km
Total Power 125 kW (170 PS)
Total Torque 250 Nm
Drive Rear

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported No
Max. Output Power -
Exterior Outlet(s) -
Interior Outlet(s) -

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2H via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2G via DC Supported No
Max. Output Power -

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range 115 km
Vehicle Consumption 163 Wh/km
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 1.8 l/100km

NEDC Ratings

Range 190 km
Rated Consumption No Data
Vehicle Consumption 99 Wh/km
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent No Data
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 1.1 l/100km
Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.

Real Energy Consumption between 104 - 235 Wh/km

City - Cold Weather 163 Wh/km
Highway - Cold Weather 235 Wh/km
Combined - Cold Weather 188 Wh/km
City - Mild Weather 104 Wh/km
Highway - Mild Weather 179 Wh/km
Combined - Mild Weather 139 Wh/km
Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
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Safety (Euro NCAP)

Safety Rating
Adult Occupant 86%
Child Occupant 81%
Rating Year 2013
Vulnerable Road Users 57%
Safety Assist 55%
For more details on the safety rating of this vehicle, visit euroncap.com

Dimensions and Weight

Length 3999 mm
Width 1775 mm
Width with mirrors No Data
Height 1578 mm
Wheelbase No Data
Weight Unladen (EU) 1270 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 1620 kg
Max. Payload 425 kg
Cargo Volume 260 L
Cargo Volume Max 1100 L
Cargo Volume Frunk No Data
Roof Load No Data
Tow Hitch Possible No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked No Data
Towing Weight Braked No Data
Vertical Load Max No Data

Weight Test (by Bjørn Nyland)

Weight Measured 1360 kg
Weight Distribution (F/R) 47% / 53%
Weight Front Axle 640 kg
Weight Rear Axle 720 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats 4 people
Isofix No Data
Turning Circle No Data
Platform No Data
EV Dedicated Platform No Data
Car Body Hatchback
Segment B - Compact
Roof Rails No Data
Heat pump (HP) No Data
HP Standard Equipment No Data
* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the BMW i3 60 Ah. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Europe

Charging an EV in Europe differs by country. Some European countries primarily use 1-phase connections to the grid, while other countries are almost exclusively using a 3-phase connection. The table below shows all possible ways the BMW i3 60 Ah can be charged, but some modes of charging might not be widely available in certain countries.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charging Point Max. Power Power Time Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 9h45m 12 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 6 hours 19 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 3 hours 38 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW † 6 hours 19 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW † 3 hours 38 km/h

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Fast Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the BMW i3 60 Ah.

  • Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
  • Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
  • Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
  • Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%
Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) *
Charging Point Max. Power Avg. Power Time Rate
CCS (50 kW DC) 47 kW † 41 kW † 20 min 240 km/h
Charge Curve

Data made available by Fastned
This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

* = Optional in some countries

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

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5-Star Rating

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Revision of Rating

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BMW i3 60 Ah
0 / 5

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95 km
52min
15 min
59 km
32min
82 km
45min
15 min
51 km
28min
133 km (1h 28min)
72 km
39min
15 min
45 km
24min
117 km (1h 18min)
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Mild Weather
153 km 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
133 km 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
117 km 1-Stop Range
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