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Model
BMW i3 60 Ah
BMW i3 60 Ah 2014 2015 2016 2017
BMW i3 94 Ah
BMW i3 94 Ah 2017 2018
Starting price $41,350 (USA)
£30,680 (United Kingdom)
$44,450 (USA)
£32,330 (United Kingdom)
Body type Hatchback Hatchback
World premiere Monday, July 29, 2013 Monday, May 2, 2016
Delivery start November 2013 July 2016
Model status Discontinued Discontinued
WLTP range 190 km (118 miles) 235 km (146 miles)
WLTP consumption 9.89 kWh/100km(6.3 mi/kWh ) 11.57 kWh/100km(5.4 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss
EPA range 114 miles (183 km)
EPA consumption 4.2 mi/kWh (14.9 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 )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 134 km (83 miles) 194 km (121 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh ) 19 kWh/100km(3.3 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 99 km (62 miles) 143 km (89 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 20 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 94 km (58 miles) 136 km (84 miles)
Top speed 150 kph (93 mph) 150 kph (93 mph)
Peak power 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) 250 nm (184.5 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 7.3 s 7.3 s
Drive type RWD RWD
Motor setup One motor rear axle One motor rear axle
Motor technology
Front brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 280 mm (11.02")
Rear disc diameter 280 mm (11.02")
Front disc type Ventilated cast iron Ventilated cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold Hold
Lift-up-regen levels D / B D / B
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (Standard Suspension) 1 (Standard Suspension)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut MacPherson strut
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Coil Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Coil Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Not Available
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height front Not Available Not Available
Adjustable height rear Not Available Not Available
Ground clearance 140 mm (5.51") 140 mm (5.51")
Length 3999 mm (157.4") 3999 mm (157.4")
Height 1578 mm (62.1") 1578 mm (62.1")
Width excluding mirrors 1775 mm (69.9") 1775 mm (69.9")
Width including mirrors 2039 mm (80.3") 2039 mm (80.3")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.29 / Unknown 0.29 / Unknown
Wheelbase 2570 mm (101.2") 2570 mm (101.2")
Turning circle 9.9 meter (389.8") 9.9 meter (389.8")
Curb weight 1270 kg (2799.9 lbs) 1320 kg (2910.1 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 1620 kg (3571.5 lbs) 1670 kg (3681.7 lbs)
Max roof cargo
Maximum load including weight driver 350 kg (771.6 lbs) 350 kg (771.6 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked N/A N/A
Trunk capacity 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)
HMI type Screens with stalks and lots of buttons Screens with stalks and lots of buttons
Head-up display Not Available Not Available
Voice control Unknown Unknown
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 5.7" Yes 5.7"
Infotainment screen Yes 10.25" Yes 10.25"
In-car navigation Optional feature Optional feature
Apple CarPlay support Not Available Not Available
Android Auto support Not Available Not Available
Map provider HERE HERE
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map Unknown Unknown
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Not Available Not Available
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Not Available
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Optional feature Optional feature
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Optional feature Optional feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Not Available Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Not Available Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Not Available Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Not Available Not Available
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Not Available Not Available
Exit warning Not Available Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Optional feature Optional feature
Lane departure warning Optional feature Optional feature
Lane keeping Optional feature Optional feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Not Available Not Available
Ultrasonic sensors
  • Front
  • Rear center
  • Front
  • Rear center
Cameras
  • Top center windshield (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Top center windshield (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
Radar sensors
Lidar sensors
ADAS processors
Battery gross 21.6 kWh 33.2 kWh
Battery net 18.8 kWh 27.2 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC
Nominal voltage 355 V 353 V
Battery weight 235 kg (518.1 lbs) 265 kg (584.2 lbs)
Pack configuration 96s1p 96s1p
Battery type Prismatic Prismatic
Battery chemistry NMC NMC
Charging curve (click for full size) 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 50 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 2 h 8 m 49 s 48 m 28 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 8.8 kW 33.7 kW
Charging time 10-100% 2 h 5 m 38 s 44 m 10 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 8.1 kW 33.3 kW
Charging time 10-80% 28 m 50 s 27 m 20 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 27.4 kW 41.8 kW
Charging time 10-90% 50 m 2 s 31 m 1 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 18.0 kW 42.1 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Not Available Not Available
Manual battery heating Not Available Not Available
Interior category Driver focused Driver focused
Interior quality Premium Premium
Console design Floating console Floating console
Interior design
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
  • 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 4
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) N/A N/A
Seat depth adjustment Standard feature Standard feature
Seat height adjustment Standard feature Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature Standard feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available
Memory Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Unknown Unknown
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Backrest angle adjustment Not Available Not Available
Seat heating Not Available Not Available
Seat ventilation Not Available Not Available
Massage function Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature Standard feature
Paint colors 6 6
Wheel options 1 1
Wheel size (front/rear) 155/70R19 / 155/70R19
155/70R19 / 175/60R19
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones Automatic Climate Control:Driver Passenger Automatic Climate Control:Driver Passenger
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode 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
  • 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 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 Optional feature
Keyless go Optional feature Optional feature
Use Phone as key Not Available Not Available
Alarm system Optional feature Optional feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name BMW i Remote BMW i Remote
Change charging target Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows No No
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking No No
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights Yes Yes