BMW i3 94 Ah

Battery Electric Vehicle

£28,570Price from

27.2 kWhUseable Battery

105 miReal Range

255 Wh/miEfficiency

This electric vehicle is no longer for sale

A new model is available:

BMW i3

Price from £28,570

Availability	Out of production
Available from	July 2016
Available until	August 2017

Lease (BCH) from £325 pcm

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£0
Insurance Group	21

Price shown is On The Road Price: it includes VAT, first year VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The price also includes the Plug-In Car Grant of £4500. Leasing indication is based on BCH calculation excluding VAT, 6+35 months duration, 10000 annual mileage and excluding maintenance. For comparison only, actual lease offers can differ significantly from the indication shown.

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Real Range between 70 - 160 mi

City - Cold Weather	105 mi
Highway - Cold Weather	70 mi
Combined - Cold Weather	85 mi

City - Mild Weather	160 mi
Highway - Mild Weather	95 mi
Combined - Mild Weather	120 mi

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. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

Performance

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph	7.3 sec
Top Speed	93 mph
Electric Range	105 mi

Total Power	125 kW (168 hp)
Total Torque	184 lb-ft
Drive	Rear

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity	33.2 kWh
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Port	Type 2
Charge Power †	11 kW AC
Charge Time (0->105 mi) †	3 hours
Charge Speed †	36 mph

Battery Useable	27.2 kWh
FC Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Fastcharge Port	CCS
Fastcharge Power	50 kW DC
Fastcharge Time (11->84 mi)	30 min
Fastcharge Speed	140 mph

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† This can only be achieved using a 3-phase grid connection. The majority of homes and charge points do not have this connection. In practice charge power will often be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 4h30m and a charge speed of 24 mph.

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range	105 mi
Vehicle Consumption	255 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/mi
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	156 mpg

NEDC Ratings

Range	194 mi
Rated Consumption	No Data
Vehicle Consumption	140 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/mi
Rated Fuel Equivalent	No Data
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	288 mpg

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.
NOTE: The fuel equivalency figures are shown in IMPERIAL MPG. Figures in US MPG will differ significantly.

Real Energy Consumption between 170 - 385 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather	255 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather	385 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather	320 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather	170 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather	285 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather	225 Wh/mi

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. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

Dimensions and Weight

Length	3999 mm
Width	1775 mm
Height	1578 mm
Wheelbase	No Data
Weight Empty	1320 kg

Cargo Volume	260 L
Cargo Volume Max	1100 L
Towing Weight Unbraked	No Data
Towing Weight Braked	No Data
Roof Load	No Data

Miscellaneous

Seats	4 people
Isofix	No Data
Turning Circle	No Data

Car Body	Hatchback
Segment	Supermini
Roof Rails	No

Company Car Tax Indication

BIK Tax Rate	13%
P11D Value from	£33,015
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£4,292

BIK @ 20%	£72 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£143 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£161 pcm

Go to the i3 on the official BMW website.

* = 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.

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Nissan Leaf 30 kWh £2,780 less expensive Similar range 58% slower acceleration 4% less energy efficient Similar rapid-charging speed

Hyundai IONIQ Electric £2,825 less expensive 15 mi more range 36% slower acceleration 10% more energy efficient 46% faster rapid-charging

Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Comparisons can be based on estimates.

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 94 Ah. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	14 hours	8 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	8h45m	12 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	4h30m	24 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	3 hours	36 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	3 hours	36 mph

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

Rapid 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 94 Ah.

Max. Power: maximum charging power the vehicle can use
Avg. Power: average charging power 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)	50 kW	45 kW †	30 min	140 mph
CCS (100 kW DC)	50 kW †	45 kW †	30 min	140 mph
CCS (175 kW DC)	50 kW †	45 kW †	30 min	140 mph

† = Limited by fastcharge capabilities of vehicle

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All about the BMW i3 94 Ah

No longer available

This electric vehicle is no longer available. The BMW i3 94 Ah was available from July 2016 until August 2017. Financial data like price, leasing and company car tax were applicable to the final year of availability of the BMW i3 94 Ah.

A new model of the BMW i3 94 Ah (2016) is available: BMW i3 (2017).

Pricing

The BMW i3 94 Ah has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £32,340 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £33,070. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The BMW i3 94 Ah is eligible for the Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £4,500. The grant will be applied to the final invoice price of the car. The OTR Price including the PICG for the BMW i3 94 Ah is £28,570.

Drivetrain and Performance

The BMW i3 94 Ah is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BMW i3 94 Ah is 125 kW (168 hp). The maximum torque is 184 lb-ft. The BMW i3 94 Ah is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 7.3 seconds. The top speed is 93 mph.

Battery and Charging

The battery of the BMW i3 94 Ah has a total capacity of 33.2 kWh. The usable capacity is 27.2 kWh. A range of about 105 miles is achievable on a fully charged battery. The actual range will however depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style.

For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in a range of around 70 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 160 mi.

Charging is done using a Type 2 connector and the on-board charger has a maximum power of 11 kW. This charges a fully depleted battery back to full in around 3 hours. However, a 3-phase grid connection is needed to achieve this. The majority of homes and charge points currently do not have this connection. In most cases the maximum charging power will be 7.4 kW, allowing for a charge time of 4 hours 30 minutes and a charge rate of 24 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 14 hours.

Rapid charging is possible through a CCS connection. The maximum rapid charge power is 50 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 45 kW. This charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 30 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 70 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW i3 94 Ah is about 255 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 156 mpg in a traditional petrol car.

The actual energy consumption will depend on several factors including climate, terrain, use of climate control systems and driving style. For example: sustaining high speeds in cold weather could result in an energy use of around 385 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 170 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The BMW i3 94 Ah emits no CO2 during driving. This only includes direct emissions from the vehicle itself. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Vehicles with an internal combustion engine will always emit CO2 during driving. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels.

More information from BMW

The link below will open the page of the i3 on the official BMW site.

Go to the i3 on the official BMW website.