BMW i3

October 2017 - October 2018

£29,570Price from

27.2 kWhUseable Battery

100 miReal Range

272 Wh/miEfficiency

This electric vehicle is no longer for sale

A new model is available:

BMW i3 120 Ah

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Price from (last known) £29,570

Availability	Not available to order
Available to order from	October 2017
Available to order until	October 2018

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£11.50
Insurance Group	21-28

Price shown is the last known On The Road price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery.
The price also includes the applicable Plug-In Car Grant of £4500 at the time the vehicle was last available.

Real Range between 70 - 155 mi

City - Cold Weather	100 mi
Highway - Cold Weather	70 mi
Combined - Cold Weather	85 mi

City - Mild Weather	155 mi
Highway - Mild Weather	90 mi
Combined - Mild Weather	115 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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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	7.3 sec
Top Speed	93 mph
Electric Range	100 mi

Total Power	125 kW (168 hp)
Total Torque	184 lb-ft
Drive	Rear

Battery

Nominal Capacity	33.2 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	96
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	No Data
Warranty Mileage	No Data

Useable Capacity	27.2 kWh
Cathode Material	NCM333
Pack Configuration	96s1p
Nominal Voltage	350 V
Form Factor	No Data
Name / Reference	No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power †	11 kW AC

Charge Time (0->100 mi) †	3 hours
Charge Speed †	34 mph

Rapid Charging

Charge Port	CCS
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max)	49 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)	46 kW DC

Charge Time (10->80 mi)	26 min
Charge Speed	160 mph
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

Supported Protocol

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible

Automatically using Navigation

Click here for all charging information

† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 4h30m and a charge speed of 23 mph.

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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	100 mi
Vehicle Consumption	272 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	149 mpg

NEDC Ratings

Range	186 mi
Rated Consumption	211 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	146 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	192 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	277 mpg

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 between 175 - 389 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather	272 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather	389 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather	320 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather	175 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather	302 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather	237 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	4011 mm
Width	1775 mm
Width with mirrors	No Data
Height	1598 mm
Wheelbase	2570 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1320 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	1670 kg
Max. Payload	425 kg

Cargo Volume	260 L
Cargo Volume Max	1100 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	No Data
Roof Load	0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	No Data

Miscellaneous

Seats	4 people
Isofix	No Data
Turning Circle	9.9 m
Platform	No Data
EV Dedicated Platform	No Data

Car Body	Hatchback
Segment	B - Compact
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	No Data
HP Standard Equipment	No Data

Company Car Tax Indication

Financial Year 2017-18

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£34,015
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£340

BIK @ 20%	£6 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£11 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£13 pcm

Financial Year 2018-19

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£34,015
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£340

BIK @ 20%	£6 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£11 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£13 pcm

Financial Year 2019-20

BIK Tax Rate	1%
P11D Value from	£34,015
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£340

BIK @ 20%	£6 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£11 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£13 pcm

Go to the i3 on the official BMW website.

* = 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. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	14 hours	7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	8h45m	11 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	4h30m	22 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	3 hours	33 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	3 hours	33 mph

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

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Rapid 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.

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)	49 kW †	46 kW †	26 min	160 mph

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.

All about the BMW i3

No longer available

This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The BMW i3 was available from October 2017 until October 2018. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the BMW i3.

A new model of the BMW i3 (2017) is available: BMW i3 120 Ah (2018).

Pricing

The BMW i3 had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £33,340 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £34,070. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The BMW i3 was eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £4,500. The OTR Price including the PICG for the BMW i3 is £29,570.

Drivetrain and Performance

The BMW i3 is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BMW i3 is 125 kW (168 hp). The maximum torque is 184 lb-ft. The BMW i3 is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 7.3 seconds. The top speed is 93 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the BMW i3 has a total capacity of 33.2 kWh. The usable capacity is 27.2 kWh. A range of about 100 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 70 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 155 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 3 hours. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 4 hours 30 minutes and a charge rate of 23 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 14 hours.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 49 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 46 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 70 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW i3 is about 272 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 149 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 389 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 175 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The BMW i3 emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from BMW

The link below will open the page of the i3 on the official BMW site.

Go to the i3 on the official BMW website.

Preceding model

The model shown on this page is the successor of the BMW i3 94 Ah, which was available to order from July 2016 until August 2017. The previous model was £1000 less expensive, had similar range, same acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.

Preceding model BMW i3 94 Ah

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