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Real Range between 115 - 255 km
| City - Cold Weather |
165 km |
| Highway - Cold Weather |
115 km |
| Combined - Cold Weather |
140 km |
| City - Mild Weather |
255 km |
| Highway - Mild Weather |
150 km |
| Combined - Mild Weather |
190 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. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
Battery and Charging
| Battery Capacity |
33.2 kWh |
Europe
| Charge Port |
Type 2 |
| Port Location |
Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power |
7.4 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->165 km) |
4h30m |
| Charge Speed |
38 km/h |
| Fastcharge Port |
CCS |
| FC Port Location |
Right Side - Rear |
| Fastcharge Power (max) |
49 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (17->132 km) |
26 min |
| Fastcharge Speed |
260 km/h |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range |
165 km |
| Vehicle Consumption |
16.5 kWh/100km |
| CO2 Emissions |
0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent |
1.9 l/100km |
NEDC Ratings
| Range |
280 km |
| Rated Consumption |
14.3 kWh/100km |
| Vehicle Consumption |
9.7 kWh/100km |
| CO2 Emissions |
0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent |
1.6 l/100km |
| 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 10.7 - 23.7 kWh/100km
| City - Cold Weather |
16.5 kWh/100km |
| Highway - Cold Weather |
23.7 kWh/100km |
| Combined - Cold Weather |
19.4 kWh/100km |
| City - Mild Weather |
10.7 kWh/100km |
| Highway - Mild Weather |
18.1 kWh/100km |
| Combined - Mild Weather |
14.3 kWh/100km |
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. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
Dimensions and Weight
| Length |
4006 mm |
| Width |
1791 mm |
| Height |
1590 mm |
| Wheelbase |
2570 mm |
| Weight Empty |
1340 kg |
| Cargo Volume |
260 L |
| Cargo Volume Max |
1100 L |
| Towing Weight Unbraked |
0 kg |
| Towing Weight Braked |
0 kg |
| Roof Load |
0 kg |
Miscellaneous
| Seats |
4 people |
| Isofix |
No Data |
| Turning Circle |
10.3 m |
| Car Body |
Hatchback |
| Segment |
B - Small |
| Roof Rails |
No |
* = 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 i3s. 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 i3s 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 |
| Standard 7.4 kW On-Board Charger |
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) |
230V / 1x10A |
2.3 kW |
14 hours |
12 km/h |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) |
230V / 1x16A |
3.7 kW |
8h45m |
19 km/h |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) |
230V / 1x32A |
7.4 kW |
4h30m |
37 km/h |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) |
230V / 1x16A |
3.7 kW † |
8h45m |
19 km/h |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) |
230V / 1x32A |
7.4 kW † |
4h30m |
37 km/h |
| Optional 11.0kW On-Board Charger * |
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) |
230V / 1x10A |
2.3 kW |
14 hours |
12 km/h |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) |
230V / 1x16A |
3.7 kW |
8h45m |
19 km/h |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) |
230V / 1x32A |
7.4 kW |
4h30m |
37 km/h |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) |
400V / 3x16A |
11 kW |
3 hours |
55 km/h |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) |
400V / 3x16A |
11 kW † |
3 hours |
55 km/h |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
* = Optional in some countries, standard in others. Check local specifications for details.
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 i3s.
- 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%
Europe
| Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) * |
 |
| Charging Point |
Max. Power |
Avg. Power |
Time |
Rate |
| CCS (50 kW DC) |
49 kW † |
46 kW † |
26 min |
260 km/h |
| CCS (175 kW DC) |
49 kW † |
46 kW † |
26 min |
260 km/h |
| CCS (350 kW DC) |
49 kW † |
46 kW † |
26 min |
260 km/h |
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Charge Curve |
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Data made available by Fastned
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† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
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
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