Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay
Production years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
After its launch, the BMW i3 evolved and topped the charts among the electric car sales around the world. It was the most sold premium electric vehicle in the world. In 2017, a new version was launched: the i3s.
BMW sporting heritage is known. The introduction of an electric vehicle in its range was surprising, but when the little i3 was compared from the performance-wise to other electric compact vehicles, it proved to be sportier. The i3s came to add more to the already nimble i3.
The i3s came along with new color options, including a red and black theme. It also featured a new, exclusive, 20” wheel design. There were few other small details such as reshaped bumpers and a sport suspension that lowered the ground clearance by 10 mm (0.4”) and wider track by 40 mm (1.6”). For the headlights, new full-LED units were installed for both low- and high-beams.
Inside the i3s the design and the materials used were premium, eucalyptus unpainted wood. The natural fiber used for the upholstery also were wood-based. The instrument cluster was a full TFT display. The i3s was roomy and provided easy access due to the four doors and the rear doors were read-hinged.
With a bigger power and an adjusted DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) mode that boosted agility at higher speeds and during sporty cornering. And, according to the official press release, it even allowed “mild and safely controllable drifts when grip levels are reduced”.
ENGINE SPECS - 27 kWh with range extender (184 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 |
Electrical motor power: | 75 kw (102 hp) |
Total maximum power: | 135.3 kw (184 hp) |
Total maximum torque: | 199.1 lb-ft (270 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.7 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: | 175/55 R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.7 in (4006 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3053 lbs (1385 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 336 mpg US (0.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 14 g/km |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Power pack: | Lithium-ion |
Nominal Capacity: | 27.2 kWh |
Range: | 205.1 miles (330.1 km) |
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Range in everyday use: 330 km (205 miles) Charging time for 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 - 42 KWh (184 HP) | |
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Electrical motor power: | 75 kw (102 hp) |
Total maximum power: | 135.3 kw (184 hp) |
Total maximum torque: | 199.1 lb-ft (270 Nm) |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Hybrid |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear 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: | 175/55 R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.7 in (4006 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2844 lbs (1290 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3814 lbs (1730 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 336 mpg US (0.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 14 g/km |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Power pack: | Lithium-ion |
Nominal Capacity: | 42.2 kWh |
Range: | 167.8 miles (270.0 km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 27 kWh (184 HP) | |
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Power: | 135.3 KW @ - RPM 184 HP @ - RPM 181 BHP @ - RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ - RPM 270 Nm @ - RPM |
Electrical motor power: | 75 kw (102 hp) |
Total maximum power: | 135.3 kw (184 hp) |
Total maximum torque: | 199.1 lb-ft (270 Nm) |
Fuel System: | 27.2 kWh lithium-ion battery |
Fuel: | Electric |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 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: | 175/55 R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.7 in (4006 mm) |
Width: | 70.5 in (1791 mm) |
Height: | 62.6 in (1590 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.2 in (2570 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 9.2 cuFT (261 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
Turning circle (curb to curb): | 33.8 ft (10.3 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2789 lbs (1265 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3748 lbs (1700 kg) |
POWER SYSTEM SPECS | |
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Power pack: | Lithium-ion |
Nominal Capacity: | 27.2 kWh |
Range: | 124.3 miles (200.0 km) |
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Range in everyday use: 200 km (124 miles) Charging time for 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) |