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BMW i8

Plug-in hybridSubcompact Cars

The BMW i8 has been sold in the US from 2014 to 2020, in 6 model years covered here. The 2020 line-up has 2 trims with 27 MPG combined.

Model years

2019 i8 trims (2)

I8 Coupe

Plug-in hybrid

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic 6-spd · Subcompact Cars

Electric range
18 mi
Total range
320 mi
On electricity
69 MPGe
On gas
27 MPG
Engine
1.5L 3-cyl turbo
Motor
96kW AC Induction
Annual fuel cost
$3,050
Tailpipe CO₂
191 g/mi

I8 Roadster

Plug-in hybrid

All-Wheel Drive · Automatic 6-spd · Two Seaters

Electric range
18 mi
Total range
320 mi
On electricity
69 MPGe
On gas
27 MPG
Engine
1.5L 3-cyl turbo
Motor
96kW AC Induction
Annual fuel cost
$3,050
Tailpipe CO₂
191 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.

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