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BMW i3

ElectricPlug-in hybridSubcompact Cars

The BMW i3 has been sold in the US from 2014 to 2021, in 8 model years covered here. The 2021 line-up has 4 trims with 153 miles of EPA range and 31 MPG combined.

Model years

2017 i3 trims (3)

i3 BEV (60 Amp-hour battery)

Electric

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Subcompact Cars

EPA range
81 mi
Efficiency
124 MPGe
Energy use
27.0 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
4 h
Motor
125 kW AC Induction
Annual fuel cost
$600

i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery)

Electric

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Subcompact Cars

EPA range
114 mi
Efficiency
118 MPGe
Energy use
29.0 kWh/100 mi
Charge (240V)
5 h
Motor
125 kW AC Induction
Annual fuel cost
$650

i3 REX (94 Amp-hour battery)

Plug-in hybrid

Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · Subcompact Cars

Electric range
97 mi
Total range
180 mi
On electricity
111 MPGe
On gas
35 MPG
Engine
0.6L 2-cyl
Motor
125kW AC Induction
Annual fuel cost
$2,350
Tailpipe CO₂
29 g/mi

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. Annual fuel cost is the EPA estimate for 15,000 miles a year at national average fuel and electricity prices.