BMW i3 50 xDrive

Available since June 2026

108.7 kWhUseable Battery

445 mi *Real Range

244 Wh/mi *Efficiency

Price

United Kingdom £53,005
The Netherlands €63,301
Germany €65,900

Available to Order

United Kingdom Since June 2026
The Netherlands Since June 2026
Germany Since June 2026
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 Estimation between 320 - 630 mi

City - Cold Weather * 405 mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 320 mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 365 mi
City - Mild Weather * 630 mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 425 mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 515 mi
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 70 mph is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.
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Long Distance Suitability
5 / 5

First Leg Distance 331 mi
Charging Stop 0mi
Second Leg Distance 219 mi
Total Distance 550 mi
First Leg Duration 4h 51min
Charging Stop 15 min
Second Leg Duration 3h 12min
Total Duration 8h 18min
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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 * 115.0 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Number of Cells No Data
Architecture 800 V
Warranty Period No Data
Warranty Mileage No Data
Useable Capacity 108.7 kWh
Cathode Material NMC
Pack Configuration No Data
Nominal Voltage 699 V
Form Factor Cylindrical
Name / Reference No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port Type 2
Port Location Right Side - Rear
Charge Power 11 kW AC
Charge Time (0->445 mi) 11h45m
Charge Speed 38 mph

Fast Charging

Charge Port CCS
Port Location Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max) 400 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%) 230 kW DC
Charge Time (44->356 mi) 21 min
Charge Speed 890 mph
Autocharge Supported No Data

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported Yes
Supported Protocol ISO 15118-2 & -20

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible Yes
Automatically using Navigation Yes
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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph 4.7 sec
Top Speed 124 mph
Electric Range * 445 mi
Total Power 345 kW (463 hp)
Total Torque 476 lb-ft
Drive AWD

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported Yes
Max. Output Power 3.7 kW AC
Exterior Outlet(s) 1 x Type 2 (Adapter)
Interior Outlet(s) -

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2H via DC Supported Yes
Max. Output Power 11 kW DC

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported No
Max. Output Power -
V2G via DC Supported Yes
Max. Output Power 11 kW DC

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range * 445 mi
Vehicle Consumption * 244 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent * 166 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEL)

Range 567 mi
Rated Consumption 216 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 192 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 188 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 211 mpg

WLTP Ratings (TEH)

Range 471 mi
Rated Consumption 259 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption 231 Wh/mi
CO2 Emissions 0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent 156 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent 175 mpg
TEL = Test Energy Low | TEH = Test Energy High
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.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 173 - 340 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather * 268 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather * 340 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather * 298 Wh/mi
City - Mild Weather * 173 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather * 256 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather * 211 Wh/mi
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 70 mph is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.
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Dimensions and Weight

Length 187.4 inch
Width 73.4 inch
Width with mirrors 81.7 inch
Height 58.3 inch
Wheelbase 114.1 inch
Weight Unladen (EU) 5027 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 5975 lbs
Max. Payload 1113 lbs
Cargo Volume 14.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume Max No Data
Cargo Volume Frunk 1.1 cu ft
Roof Load 165 lbs
Tow Hitch Possible Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked 1653 lbs
Towing Weight Braked 3968 lbs
Vertical Load Max 165 lbs

Miscellaneous

Seats 5 people
Isofix Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle 40 ft
Platform BMW Neue Klasse
EV Dedicated Platform Yes
Car Body Saloon
Segment D - Large
Roof Rails No
Heat pump (HP) Yes
HP Standard Equipment Yes
* = 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 50 xDrive. 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 50 xDrive 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 11.0 kW On-Board Charger
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 55h45m 8 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 34h45m 13 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 17h30m 25 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 11h45m 38 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW † 11h45m 38 mph
Optional 22.0kW On-Board Charger
Wall Plug (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 55h45m 8 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 34h45m 13 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 17h30m 25 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 11h45m 38 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x32A 22 kW † 6 hours 74 mph

† = 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 50 xDrive.

  • 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) 50 kW 50 kW 96 min 190 mph
CCS (150 kW DC) 150 kW 125 kW † 38 min 490 mph
CCS (350 kW DC) 350 kW 215 kW † 22 min 850 mph
CCS (500 kW DC) 400 kW † 230 kW † 21 min 890 mph
This vehicle supports Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

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.

BMW Claimed Specifications

The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the BMW i3 50 xDrive. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.

  • Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
  • Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
  • Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
  • Time: time needed for charging session
BMW Claimed Specifications
Max. Power Charge From Charge To Time
400 kW 10 % 80 % 21 min

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 50 xDrive
5 / 5

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385 mi
5h 38min
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3h 43min
331 mi
4h 51min
15 min
219 mi
3h 12min
550 mi (8h 18min)
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4h 15min
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192 mi
2h 49min
483 mi (7h 19min)
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Mild Weather
639 mi 1-Stop Range
Average Conditions
550 mi 1-Stop Range
Cold Weather
483 mi 1-Stop Range
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