BMW I3 120 Ah (2018-2022) Price And Specifications - EV Database

37.9 kWhUseable Battery

235 kmReal Range

161 Wh/kmEfficiency

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Price

United Kingdom	£33,805
The Netherlands	€39,939
Germany	€39,000

Available to Order

United Kingdom	Nov 2018 - Jul 2022
The Netherlands	Oct 2018 - Jul 2022
Germany	Oct 2018 - Jul 2022

Prices shown are recommended retail prices for the specified countries and do not include any indirect incentives. Pricing and included options can differ by region and do not include any indirect incentives. Dates shown are order dates. Click on a country for more details.

Real Range between 165 - 360 km

City - Cold Weather	235 km
Highway - Cold Weather	165 km
Combined - Cold Weather	200 km

City - Mild Weather	360 km
Highway - Mild Weather	215 km
Combined - Mild Weather	275 km

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions. (Advertisement)

Long Distance Suitability 1 / 5

First Leg Distance	168 km
Charging Stop	0km
Second Leg Distance	54 km
Total Distance	222 km

First Leg Duration	1h 32min
Charging Stop	15 min
Second Leg Duration	30min
Total Duration	2h 17min

Click here for the full analysis The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity	42.2 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	96
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	160,000 km

Useable Capacity	37.9 kWh
Cathode Material	NMC622
Pack Configuration	96s1p
Nominal Voltage	350 V
Form Factor	No Data
Name / Reference	No Data

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power	11 kW AC

Charge Time (0->235 km)	4h15m
Charge Speed	58 km/h

Fast Charging

Charge Port	CCS
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Power (max)	49 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)	47 kW DC

Charge Time (23->188 km)	36 min
Charge Speed	270 km/h
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

No

Supported Protocol

-

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible

No

Automatically using Navigation

No

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h	7.3 sec
Top Speed	150 km/h
Electric Range	235 km

Total Power	125 kW (170 PS)
Total Torque	250 Nm
Drive	Rear

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range	235 km
Vehicle Consumption	161 Wh/km

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	1.8 l/100km

NEDC Ratings

Range	359 km
Rated Consumption	131 Wh/km
Vehicle Consumption	106 Wh/km

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	1.5 l/100km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	1.2 l/100km

WLTP Ratings

Range	308 km
Rated Consumption	153 Wh/km
Vehicle Consumption	123 Wh/km

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	1.7 l/100km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	1.4 l/100km

Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.

Real Energy Consumption between 105 - 230 Wh/km

City - Cold Weather	161 Wh/km
Highway - Cold Weather	230 Wh/km
Combined - Cold Weather	190 Wh/km

City - Mild Weather	105 Wh/km
Highway - Mild Weather	176 Wh/km
Combined - Mild Weather	138 Wh/km

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions. (Advertisement)

Dimensions and Weight

Length	4011 mm
Width	1775 mm
Width with mirrors	No Data
Height	1598 mm
Wheelbase	2570 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1345 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	1710 kg
Max. Payload	440 kg

Cargo Volume	260 L
Cargo Volume Max	1100 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	No Data
Roof Load	0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	No Data

Weight Test (by Bjørn Nyland)

Weight Measured	1420 kg
Weight Distribution (F/R)	48% / 52%

Weight Front Axle	680 kg
Weight Rear Axle	740 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats	4 people
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	9.9 m
Platform	No Data
EV Dedicated Platform	No Data

Car Body	Hatchback
Segment	B - Compact
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	No, optional

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the BMW i3 120 Ah. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Europe

Charging an EV in Europe differs by country. Some European countries primarily use 1-phase connections to the grid, while other countries are almost exclusively using a 3-phase connection. The table below shows all possible ways the BMW i3 120 Ah can be charged, but some modes of charging might not be widely available in certain countries.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	19h30m	12 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	12h15m	19 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	6h15m	38 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	4h15m	55 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	4h15m	55 km/h

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Fast Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the BMW i3 120 Ah.

• Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
• Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
• Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
• Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	49 kW †	47 kW †	36 min	270 km/h

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This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

+ Based on the driving profile and assumptions below, the 1-Stop Range is determined. The sum of the distance covered in both trip legs is the 1-Stop Range. For vehicles that cannot fast charge, only the distance from the first leg applies.

Driving Profile

• Start with a fully charged battery
• Drive until 10% battery charge is reached (leg 1)
• Fast charge: 15 minutes
• Drive until 10% battery charge is reached (leg 2)

Assumptions

• Speed, climate, and external conditions based on Real Range Highway
• No time required for starting and stopping the charging session
• The charger can always supply the charging power requested by the vehicle
• The battery is in optimal condition

In practice, it is impossible to exactly meet the driving profile and assumptions. The benchmark is therefore only suitable for comparing vehicles under standardized conditions.

5-Star Rating

+ The 1-Stop Range describes the distance the vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop. To clearly show the impact of temperature, the 1-Stop Range is determined for three weather conditions. These weather conditions are identical to those in the Real Range benchmark. The 1-Stop Range under average conditions determines the number of stars awarded. The star rating provides a quick way to assess whether a car is suitable for long trips compared to other cars.

Assignment of Stars in 2025

0	less than 200 km
1	from 200 km to 325 km
2	from 325 km to 450 km
3	from 450 km to 575 km
4	from 575 km to 700 km
5	more than 700 km

Vehicles with a result between these threshold values receive a rating based on a linear scale. Half stars are possible.

Revision of Rating

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Annual Revision

The technology of electric cars is developing rapidly. To ensure that the rating remains relevant, the threshold values are evaluated annually. These threshold values apply to all vehicles, including used vehicles. This makes it possible to compare each car against each other based on the current state of technology.

1-Stop Range

The underlying 1-Stop Range is not revised annually. The total distance that a specific vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop remains the same. If the vehicle itself receives an update that changes the 1-Stop Range, then this change will also be reflected in the rating.

BMW i3 120 Ah 1 / 5

0 1 2 3 4 5 194 km 1h 46min 15 min 63 km 34min 168 km 1h 32min 15 min 54 km 30min 222 km (2h 17min) 148 km 1h 21min 15 min 48 km 26min 196 km (2h 2min) 0 km 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 Mild Weather 257 km 1-Stop Range Average Conditions 222 km 1-Stop Range Cold Weather 196 km 1-Stop Range

Preceding model

The model shown on this page is the successor of the BMW i3 94 Ah, which was available to order from October 2017 until October 2018. The previous model had 70 km less range, same acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.

Preceding model BMW i3 94 Ah

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