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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

2018 i3 trims (4)

i3 (94Ah)

Electric

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

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

i3s (94Ah)

Electric

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

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

i3 (94Ah) with Range Extender

Plug-in hybrid

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

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

i3s (94Ah) with Range Extender

Plug-in hybrid

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

Electric range
97 mi
Total range
180 mi
On electricity
109 MPGe
On gas
35 MPG
Engine
0.6L 2-cyl
Motor
125 kW 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.