BMW
i3
Model years 2014–2021 · Hatchback · Subcompact
Plug-in hybridElectric
- Combined MPG
- 31–39
- Electric range
- 72–153 mi
- Seats
- 4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
The BMW i3 is a subcompact hatchback with seating for 4, offered as plug-in hybrid and electric, with up to 39 MPG combined and up to 153 miles of electric range. It comes with rear-wheel drive. Our catalog covers model years 2014–2021.
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Key specs
- Body style
- Hatchback
- Segment
- Subcompact
- Model years
- 2014–2021
- Seats
- 4
- Fuel
- Plug-in hybrid, Electric
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- City MPG
- 30–41
- Highway MPG
- 31–37
- Combined MPG
- 31–39
- Electric range
- 72–153 mi
Versions by year
Engines, transmissions and EPA fuel economy for each model year.
4 versions
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel | MPG city / hwy / comb. | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 | Electric (125 kW AC Induction) | Automatic | RWD | Electric | — | 153 mi |
| i3s | Electric (135 kW AC Induction) | Automatic | RWD | Electric | — | 153 mi |
| i3s with Range Extender | 0.6L 2-cyl Plug-in Hybrid | Automatic | RWD | Plug-in hybrid | 30 / 31 / 31 | 126 mi |
| i3 with Range Extender | 0.6L 2-cyl Plug-in Hybrid | Automatic | RWD | Plug-in hybrid | 30 / 31 / 31 | 126 mi |
Source: U.S. EPA fueleconomy.gov. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.
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