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Model BMW i3 120 Ah 2019 2020 2021 2022
BMW i3 50 xDrive
BMW i3 50 xDrive MY2027
BMW i3 60 Ah
BMW i3 60 Ah 2014 2015 2016 2017 		BMW i3 94 Ah 2017 2018
Starting price $44,450 (USA)
£35,180 (United Kingdom) 		Unknown $41,350 (USA)
£30,680 (United Kingdom) 		$44,450 (USA)
£32,330 (United Kingdom)
Body type Hatchback Sedan Hatchback Hatchback
World premiere Saturday, September 1, 2018 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Monday, July 29, 2013 Monday, May 2, 2016
Delivery start January 2019 November 2026 November 2013 July 2016
Model status Discontinued Announced Discontinued Discontinued
WLTP range 900 km (559 miles)
WLTP consumption 12.08 kWh/100km(5.1 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss
EPA range 440 miles (708 km)
EPA consumption 4.0 mi/kWh (15.4 kWh/100km)
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 14 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 776 km (482 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 572 km (356 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 544 km (338 miles)
Top speed 150 kph (93 mph) 210 kph (131 mph) 150 kph (93 mph) 150 kph (93 mph)
Peak power 125 kW (170.0 hp / 167.6 bhp) 345 kW (469.1 hp / 462.7 bhp) 125 kW (170.0 hp / 167.6 bhp) 125 kW (170.0 hp / 167.6 bhp)
Electrical torque output 250 nm (184.5 ft-lb) 645 nm (476.0 ft-lb) 250 nm (184.5 ft-lb) 250 nm (184.5 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 7.3 s s 7.2 s 7.3 s
Drive type RWD AWD RWD RWD
Motor setup One motor rear axle One motor on front and one motor rear axle One motor rear axle One motor rear axle
Motor technology WRSM
Front brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) / Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) / Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 330 mm (12.99") / 330 mm (12.99")
Rear disc diameter 345 mm (13.58") / 345 mm (13.58")
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron / Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Ventilated cast iron / Ventilated cast iron Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold Hold Hold
Lift-up-regen levels D / B D / B D / B
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Standard Suspension) 2 (Standard / Adaptive ) 1 (Standard Suspension) 1 (Standard Suspension)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut / MacPherson strut MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link / Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring / Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring / Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Unknown Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Unknown Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.51") mm (") / mm (") 140 mm (5.51") 140 mm (5.51")
Length 4011 mm (157.9") 4760 mm (187.4") 3999 mm (157.4") 3999 mm (157.4")
Height 1598 mm (62.9") mm (") 1578 mm (62.1") 1578 mm (62.1")
Width excluding mirrors 1775 mm (69.9") mm (") 1775 mm (69.9") 1775 mm (69.9")
Width including mirrors 2039 mm (80.3") mm (") 2039 mm (80.3") 2039 mm (80.3")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.29 / Unknown Unknown / Unknown 0.29 / Unknown 0.29 / Unknown
Wheelbase 2570 mm (101.2") mm (") 2570 mm (101.2") 2570 mm (101.2")
Turning circle 9.9 meter (389.8") Unknown 9.9 meter (389.8") 9.9 meter (389.8")
Curb weight 1345 kg (2965.2 lbs) kg ( lbs) 1270 kg (2799.9 lbs) 1320 kg (2910.1 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 1710 kg (3769.9 lbs) kg ( lbs) 1620 kg (3571.5 lbs) 1700 kg (3747.9 lbs)
Max roof cargo
Maximum load including weight driver 365 kg (804.7 lbs) 350 kg (771.6 lbs) 380 kg (837.8 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A N/A N/A
Trunk capacity 260 liter (9.2 cu-ft) 260 liter (9.2 cu-ft) 260 liter (9.2 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 1100 liter (38.8 cu-ft) 1100 liter (38.8 cu-ft) 1100 liter (38.8 cu-ft)
HMI type Screens with stalks and lots of buttons Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons Screens with stalks and lots of buttons Screens with stalks and lots of buttons
Head-up display Not Available Optional feature Not Available Not Available
Voice control Unknown Standard feature Unknown Unknown
Gesture control Unknown Not Available Not Available Unknown
Digital driver display No Yes 43" No No
Infotainment screen No Yes (2 options) 17.9" 43" Yes 6.5" No
In-car navigation Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Android Auto support Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Map provider HERE Here Technologies HERE HERE
Online map updates Yes Yes Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes Yes Yes
Satellite image map Unknown Yes Unknown Unknown
Voice controlled Yes Yes Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Optional feature Not Available Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Unknown Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Optional feature Not Available Optional feature Optional feature
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Unknown Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Unknown Not Available Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Exit warning Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature
Lane departure warning Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature
Lane keeping Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Ultrasonic sensors
  • Front
  • Rear center
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
  • Front
  • Rear center
  • Front
  • Rear center
Cameras
  • Top center windshield (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
Lidar sensors N/A
Battery gross 42.2 kWh 113.4 kWh 21.6 kWh 33.2 kWh
Battery net 37.9 kWh 108.7 kWh 18.8 kWh 27.2 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC NMC NMC
Nominal voltage 352 V 699 V 355 V 353 V
Battery weight 265 kg (584.2 lbs) 235 kg (518.1 lbs) 265 kg (584.2 lbs)
Pack configuration 96s1p 96s1p 96s1p
Battery type Prismatic Structural Cell to Pack Prismatic Prismatic
Battery chemistry NMC NMC NMC NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - BMW i3 120 Ah Charging curve (click for full size) - BMW i3 50 xDrive Charging curve (click for full size) - BMW i3 60 Ah Charging curve (click for full size) - BMW i3 94 Ah
Max DC charging 50 kW 400 kW 50 kW 50 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 4 h 6 m 51 s 45 m 21 s 2 h 8 m 49 s 3 h 6 m 22 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 9.2 kW 143.8 kW 8.8 kW 8.8 kW
Charging time 10-100% 4 h 0 m 27 s 41 m 14 s 2 h 5 m 38 s 3 h 1 m 47 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 8.5 kW 142.4 kW 8.1 kW 8.1 kW
Charging time 10-80% 52 m 21 s 19 m 21 s 28 m 50 s 41 m 44 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 30.4 kW 235.9 kW 27.4 kW 27.4 kW
Charging time 10-90% 1 h 33 m 17 s 26 m 33 s 50 m 2 s 1 h 12 m 24 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 19.5 kW 196.5 kW 18.0 kW 18.0 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Interior category Driver focused Minimalistic Driver focused Driver focused
Interior quality Premium Premium Premium Premium
Console design Floating console Split level console Floating console Floating console
Interior design
Loft
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
Interior Design Essential | Vivid Gray Bicolor
Interior colors: Gray Black
Interior design contemporary | Digital White Bicolor
Interior colors: Black White
Interior design contemporary | Black bicolor
Interior colors: Black
Interior design contemporary | Castanea Bicolor
Interior colors: Brown Black
Interior design BMW M | Black
Interior colors: Black
BMW Individual interior design with leather | Adelaide Grey Bicolor
Interior colors: Black Gray
BMW Individual interior design with leather | Black Bicolor
Interior colors: Black
Loft
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
Loft
Interior colors: en common.color.NotSet
Storage
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Cup holder First row center console
Seating capacity 4 5 4 4
Front seats options 1 3 (standard, Multifunction, M-Sport) 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A 6, 8, 10 N/A N/A
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard feature Standard feature
Seat height adjustment Standard feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard feature Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard feature Standard feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Not Available / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Not Available Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature / Standard electric feature Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available / Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available / Standard driver, not available passenger / Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Memory Not Available Not Available / Standard feature / Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Unknown Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Unknown Unknown
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available / Not Available / Not Available Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Standard passenger seat / Standard electric driver, standard manual passenger / Unknown Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 6 1 6 6
Wheel options 1 1 1 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 155/70R19 / 175/60R19
245/35R21 / R21
155/70R19 / 175/60R19
155/70R19 / 175/60R19
Available climate systems 1 2 (2 zoone, 3 zone) 1 1
Climate zones Automatic Climate Control:Driver Passenger 2 zoone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/3 zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow SecondRow Automatic Climate Control:Driver Passenger Automatic Climate Control:Driver Passenger
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Between front seats
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
Seatbelts
  • Driver with reversible pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with reversible pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature
Keyless go Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature
Dash cam Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Optional feature Not Available Not Available
App name BMW Connected My BMW BMW i Remote BMW i Remote
Change charging target Yes Yes Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes Yes Yes
Remote parking No Yes No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes Yes Yes
See driving history Yes Yes Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes Yes Yes Yes