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BMW i3 2013-2017 Photos, engines & full specs

Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

BMW i3 2013-2017 108 Photos
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When BMW introduced the i3 on the market in 2013, it sent a shockwave in the premium segment, and it was a clear sign that the carmaker would join the electric revolution.

With its minivan shape and short external dimensions, the i3 made the carmaker's fans split between those who loved it and those who hated it. Yet, the car's size was an important advantage for city usage. Its front was short, and even if it sported the same kidney grille that was no longer used to cool an engine behind it.

The car's headlights were swept back on the sides but still featured the same signature DRL with "Corona lights." One of the most unusual features of the car was the doors. When opened, there was no B-pillar. The rear ones were shorter and rear-hinged, easing the ingress and egress. At the back, the tailgate sported high-mounted taillights, protected from bumps in the parking lot.

The interior was even more unusual, with a pair of screens: one TFT for the instrument cluster and a second one for the infotainment system. To create a premium feel while still keeping track of the environmentally-friendly materials, BMW used only naturally-treated leather, wool, wood, and recycled materials for the cabin.

But the biggest revolution was for the drivetrain. BMW designed the car as an EV right from the start. Thus, it created a platform that integrated the battery pack. Even though it was a rear-wheel drive vehicle like most of the other BMWs, it featured a rear-mounted motor placed under the trunk's floor. For those who feared the electric-only autonomy, the carmaker added a two-cylinder internal-combustion engine that served as a power generator and could replenish the batteries. For the EV-only versions, the carmaker offered a choice of two battery packs, which gave the 170 hp vehicle a range of up to 180 km (112 miles). At the same time, the version fitted with a range extender could travel up to 300 km (186 miles).

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BMW i3 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
  3 electric
  • 22 kWh (170 HP)
  • 22 kWh with Range Extender (170 HP)
  • 33 kWh (170 HP)

BMW i3
22 kWh (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 22 kWh (170 HP)
Power:125 KW @ 4800 RPM
170 HP @ 4800 RPM
168 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:BMW eDrive technology: hybrid synchronous motor with integrated power electronics, charger and generator mode for recuperation
Fuel:Electric
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155/70 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:157.4 in (3998 mm)
Width:69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height:62.1 in (1577 mm)
Front/rear Track:27.8/28.4 in (706/721 mm)
Wheelbase:101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2635 lbs (1195 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3571 lbs (1620 kg)
Notes
Range in everyday driving
(Comfort mode) km up to 160
(most efficient driving mode) km up to 200

Range in EU cycle
(Comfort mode) km 190

Charging times (for 80% charge)
From < 30 min. at 50 kW
fast charge to~ 8 h for 100% at domestic socket

Consumption in EU cycle
12.9 kWh/100km

BMW i3
22 kWh with Range Extender (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 22 kWh with Range Extender (170 HP)
Power:75 KW @ 4800 RPM
102 HP @ 4800 RPM
101 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:BMW eDrive technology: hybrid synchronous motor with integrated power electronics, charger and generator mode for recuperation
Fuel:Electric
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155/70 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:157.4 in (3998 mm)
Width:69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height:62.1 in (1577 mm)
Front/rear Track:27.8/28.4 in (706/721 mm)
Wheelbase:101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.3
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2899 lbs (1315 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3814 lbs (1730 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:392 mpg US (0.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:13 g/km
Notes
Range in everyday driving
(Comfort mode) km up to 300
(most efficient driving mode) km up to 340

Range in EU cycle
(Comfort mode) km 170

Charging times (for 80% charge)
From < 30 min. at 50 kW
fast charge to~ 8 h for 100% at domestic socket

Consumption in EU cycle
13.5 kWh/100km

Range extender engine
2 Cyl
647 cmc
38 HP @ 5000 RPM
56 Nm / 4500 RPM

BMW i3
33 kWh (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 33 kWh (170 HP)
Power:125 KW @ 4800 RPM
170 HP @ 4800 RPM
168 BHP @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:33 kWh Lithium-ion battery
Fuel:Electric
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:93 mph (150 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155/70 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:157.4 in (3998 mm)
Width:69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height:62.1 in (1577 mm)
Front/rear Track:27.8/28.4 in (706/721 mm)
Wheelbase:101.2 in (2570 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume:9.2 cuFT (261 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2635 lbs (1195 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3571 lbs (1620 kg)
Notes
Range in EU cycle
(Comfort mode) km 300

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