Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay
Production years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Due to its unusual shape and distinctive interior, the BMW i3 was either a car you liked or you didn’t. There was no in between.
The 4-door hatchback offered seating for four and was one of the most practical, yet premium EV.
The potential of the i3 was greatly maximised with its made shell made entirely of carbon fiber, a material that was stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum.
For 2017, BMW introduced a larger battery to improve the driving range. It was available for 2 out of the 3 trim levels available, namely the base and the Range Extender version.
Inside the i3 was a roomy interior, with a comfortable seating position. Quietness defined the i3’s cabin in the all-electric mode, with the only exception being the gas generator running when the battery was discharged.
While lots of storage spaces were available in the cabin, the i3’s cargo area was a small size and loading heavier items was made uneasy with the high position of the trunk.
The i3 was equipped with a standard business navigation. Optionally, a professional navigation was available, with a bigger screen and a hard-drive map data.
An available packaged named Technology + Driving Assistant included adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with collision mitigation. A parallel parking system was available as a stand-alone feature.
ENGINE SPECS - 27 kWh with range extender (170 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L2 |
Displacement: | 647 cm3 |
Power: | 28 KW @ 5000 RPM 38 HP @ 5000 RPM 38 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 41 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 56 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | single gear |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 62.9 in (1598 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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3009 lbs (1365 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3682 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 392 mpg US (0.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 13 g/km |
Notes |
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Estimated electric range in everyday use: 330 km (205 miles) Charging time up to 80% battery: 39 min on 50 kW DC | 11 h household socket (10A/240V) | 7.3 h from BMW i Wallbox (3.7 kW/16A) | 3.45 h from BMW i Wallbox (7.4kW/32A single-phase) | 2.45 h from BMW i Wallbox (11kW/16A three-phase) |
ENGINE SPECS - 27 kWh (170 HP) | |
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Power: | 125.1 KW @ - RPM 170 HP @ - RPM 168 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ - RPM 250 Nm @ - RPM |
Fuel System: | 27.2 kWh lithium-ion battery |
Fuel: | Electric |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | single gear |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.9 in (4011 mm) |
Width: | 69.9 in (1775 mm) |
Height: | 62.9 in (1598 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 | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2745 lbs (1245 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3682 lbs (1670 kg) |
Notes |
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Estimated electric range in everyday use: 200 km (124 miles) Charging time up to 80% battery: 39 min on 50 kW DC | 11 h household socket (10A/240V) | 7.3 h from BMW i Wallbox (3.7 kW/16A) | 3.45 h from BMW i Wallbox (7.4kW/32A single-phase) | 2.45 h from BMW i Wallbox (11kW/16A three-phase) |