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Model
BMW i3 120 Ah
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
BMW i3 94 Ah 2017 2018
BMW i3s 120 Ah
BMW i3s 120 Ah MY2019 MY2020 MY2021 MY2022
Starting price $44,450 (USA)
£35,180 (United Kingdom) 		Unknown $41,350 (USA)
£30,680 (United Kingdom) 		$44,450 (USA)
£32,330 (United Kingdom) 		Unknown
Body type Hatchback Sedan Hatchback Hatchback Hatchback
World premiere Saturday, September 1, 2018 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Monday, July 29, 2013 Monday, May 2, 2016 Saturday, September 1, 2018
Delivery start January 2019 November 2026 November 2013 July 2016 January 2019
Model status Discontinued Announced Discontinued Discontinued Discontinued
WLTP range 310 km (193 miles) 900 km (559 miles) 190 km (118 miles) 235 km (146 miles) 285-270 km (177-168 miles)
WLTP consumption 12.23 kWh/100km(5.1 mi/kWh ) 12.47 kWh/100km(5.0 mi/kWh ) 9.89 kWh/100km(6.3 mi/kWh ) 11.57 kWh/100km(5.4 mi/kWh ) 13.30-14.04 kWh/100km (4.7-4.4 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 13.1 kWh/100km(4.7 mi/kWh ) 14-14.6 kWh/100km (4.4-4.3 mi/kWh )
EPA range 153 miles (246 km) 440 miles (708 km) 114 miles (183 km) 153 miles (246 km)
EPA consumption 4.0 mi/kWh (15.4 kWh/100km) 3.9 mi/kWh (15.8 kWh/100km) 4.2 mi/kWh (14.9 kWh/100km) 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 ) 14 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh ) 14 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh ) 14 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh ) 14 kWh/100km(4.4 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 271 km (168 miles) 801 km (498 miles) 134 km (83 miles) 194 km (121 miles) 271 km (168 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 199 km (124 miles) 591 km (367 miles) 99 km (62 miles) 143 km (89 miles) 199 km (124 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 190 km (118 miles) 561 km (349 miles) 94 km (58 miles) 136 km (84 miles) 190 km (118 miles)
Top speed 150 kph (93 mph) 210 kph (131 mph) 150 kph (93 mph) 150 kph (93 mph) 160 kph (99 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) 135 kW (183.5 hp / 181.0 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) 270 nm (199.3 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 7.3 s s 7.3 s 7.3 s 6.9 s
Drive type RWD AWD RWD 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 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) 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) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 280 mm (11.02") 330 mm (12.99") / 330 mm (12.99") 280 mm (11.02") 280 mm (11.02")
Rear disc diameter 280 mm (11.02") 345 mm (13.58") / 345 mm (13.58") 280 mm (11.02") 280 mm (11.02")
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron 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 Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving) —
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold Hold Hold Hold
Lift-up-regen levels D / B 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) 1 (Standard Suspension)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut / MacPherson strut MacPherson strut MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link / Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring / Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring / Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Unknown Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Unknown Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 139 mm (5.47") mm (") / mm (") 140 mm (5.51") 140 mm (5.51") 131 mm (5.16")
Length 4011 mm (157.9") 4760 mm (187.4") 3999 mm (157.4") 3999 mm (157.4") 4006 mm (157.7")
Height 1598 mm (62.9") mm (") 1578 mm (62.1") 1578 mm (62.1") 1590 mm (62.6")
Width excluding mirrors 1775 mm (69.9") mm (") 1775 mm (69.9") 1775 mm (69.9") 1791 mm (70.5")
Width including mirrors 2039 mm (80.3") mm (") 2039 mm (80.3") 2039 mm (80.3") 2039 mm (80.3")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.29 / 2.38 m² (25.6 sq ft) Unknown / Unknown 0.29 / Unknown 0.29 / Unknown 0.3 / 2.41 m² (25.9 sq ft)
Wheelbase 2570 mm (101.2") mm (") 2570 mm (101.2") 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") 10.31 meter (405.9")
Curb weight 1345 kg (2965.2 lbs) kg ( lbs) 1270 kg (2799.9 lbs) 1320 kg (2910.1 lbs) 1345 kg (2965.2 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 1710 kg (3769.9 lbs) kg ( lbs) 1620 kg (3571.5 lbs) 1670 kg (3681.7 lbs) 1730 kg (3814.0 lbs)
Max roof cargo
Maximum load including weight driver 365 kg (804.7 lbs) 350 kg (771.6 lbs) 350 kg (771.6 lbs) 385 kg (848.8 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A 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) 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) 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 Screens with stalks and lots of buttons
Head-up display Not Available Optional feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Voice control Unknown Standard feature Unknown Unknown Unknown
Gesture control Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 5.7" Yes 43" Yes 5.7" Yes 5.7" Yes 5.7"
Infotainment screen Yes 10.25" Yes (2 options) 17.9" 43" Yes 10.25" Yes 10.25" Yes 10.25"
In-car navigation Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Standard feature Not Available Not Available Standard feature
Android Auto support Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Map provider HERE Here Technologies HERE HERE HERE
Online map updates Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Satellite image map Unknown Yes Unknown Unknown Unknown
Voice controlled Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Optional feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Unknown Not Available Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Optional feature Not Available Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Unknown Not Available Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Unknown Not Available Not Available Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Exit warning Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Lane departure warning Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Lane keeping Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Standard feature Not Available 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
  • 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)
  • 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 — — —
en Sensors.Processors — — — — —
Battery gross 42.2 kWh 113.4 kWh 21.6 kWh 33.2 kWh 42.2 kWh
Battery net 37.9 kWh 112.2 kWh 18.8 kWh 27.2 kWh 37.9 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC NMC NMC NMC
Nominal voltage 352 V 699 V 355 V 353 V 352 V
Battery weight 265 kg (584.2 lbs) — 235 kg (518.1 lbs) 265 kg (584.2 lbs) 265 kg (584.2 lbs)
Pack configuration 96s1p — 96s1p 96s1p 96s1p
Battery type Prismatic Structural Cell to Pack Prismatic Prismatic Prismatic
Battery chemistry NMC 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 Charging curve (click for full size) - BMW i3s 120 Ah
Max DC charging 50 kW 400 kW 50 kW 50 kW 50 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 9 m 20 s 46 m 49 s 2 h 8 m 49 s 48 m 28 s 1 h 9 m 20 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 32.8 kW 143.8 kW 8.8 kW 33.7 kW 32.8 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 3 m 0 s 42 m 33 s 2 h 5 m 38 s 44 m 10 s 1 h 3 m 0 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 32.5 kW 142.4 kW 8.1 kW 33.3 kW 32.5 kW
Charging time 10-80% 37 m 35 s 19 m 58 s 28 m 50 s 27 m 20 s 37 m 35 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 42.3 kW 235.9 kW 27.4 kW 41.8 kW 42.3 kW
Charging time 10-90% 43 m 33 s 27 m 24 s 50 m 2 s 31 m 1 s 43 m 33 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 41.8 kW 196.5 kW 18.0 kW 42.1 kW 41.8 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Interior category Driver focused Minimalistic Driver focused Driver focused Driver focused
Interior quality Premium Premium Premium Premium Premium
Console design Floating console Split level console Floating 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
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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
  • 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 4
Front seats options 1 3 (standard, Multifunction, M-Sport) 1 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A 6, 8, 10 N/A N/A N/A
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Seat height adjustment Standard feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Not Available / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature / Standard electric feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available 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 Not Available
Memory Not Available Not Available / Standard feature / Standard feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Unknown Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Unknown Unknown Unknown
Seat ventilation Not Available 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 Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 6 1 6 6 6
Wheel options 1 1 1 1 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 155/70R19 / 175/60R19
245/35R21 / R21
155/70R19 / 155/70R19
155/70R19 / 175/60R19
175/55R20 / 195/50R20
Available climate systems 1 2 (2 zoone, 3 zone) 1 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 Automatic Climate Control:Driver Passenger
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available 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
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • 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
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Keyless go Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Optional feature Standard feature Optional feature Optional feature Optional feature
Dash cam Not Available Standard feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Optional feature Not Available Not Available Not Available
App name BMW Connected My BMW BMW i Remote BMW i Remote BMW Connected
Change charging target Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No No No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Remote parking No Yes No No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
See driving history Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes