BMW i3

October 2017 - October 2018

£29,570Price from

27.2 kWhUseable Battery

100 miReal Range

272 Wh/miEfficiency

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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 No
Supported Protocol -
† 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
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
* = 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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