BMW i3 94 Ah REx
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Price from (last known) £31,720
| Availability | Out of production |
| Available from | July 2016 |
| Available until | August 2017 |
| Annual VED | £150 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | 21 |
The price also includes the applicable Plug-In Car Grant of £4500 at the time the vehicle was last available.
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Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 93 mph |
| Electric Range | 105 mi |
| Fuel Range | 81 mi |
| Total Power | 125 kW (168 hp) |
| Total Torque | 184 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear |
| Fuel | Petrol |
Battery and Charging
| Battery Capacity | 33.2 kWh |
| Charge Port | Type 2 |
| Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge Power † | 11 kW AC |
| Charge Time (0->105 mi) † | 3 hours |
| Charge Speed † | 36 mph |
| Battery Useable | 27.2 kWh |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| FC Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Fastcharge Power (max) | 49 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (11->84 mi) | 26 min |
| Fastcharge Speed | 170 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range | 105 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 255 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 156 mpg |
NEDC Ratings
| Range | 149 mi |
| Rated Consumption | No Data |
| Vehicle Consumption | 180 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | No Data |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 222 mpg |
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.
Fuel Consumption
| Rated NEDC | 565 mpg |
| » CO2 Emissions | 12 g/km |
| Battery Empty NEDC | 53 mpg |
| » CO2 Emissions | 124 g/km |
| Fuel Range NEDC | 106 mi |
| Total Range NEDC | 255 mi |
| Fuel Tank | 9 L |
| Real 15/30/60 mi | 0 / 0 / 0 mpg |
| » CO2 Emissions | 0 / 0 / 0 g/km |
| Battery Empty Real | 41 mpg |
| » CO2 Emissions | 162 g/km |
| Fuel Range Real | 81 mi |
| Total Range Real | 186 mi |
| Engine Displacement | 647 cc |
Safety (Euro NCAP)
| Safety Rating | |
| Adult Occupant | 86% |
| Child Occupant | 81% |
| Rating Year | 2013 |
| Vulnerable Road Users | 57% |
| Safety Assist | 55% |
Dimensions and Weight
| Length | 3999 mm |
| Width | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1578 mm |
| Wheelbase | No Data |
| Weight Empty | 1365 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 Data |
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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 REx. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.
| Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Power | Time | Rate |
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| 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 | 23 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 3 hours | 35 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 400V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 3 hours | 35 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 REx.
- 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) |
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| Charging Point | Max. Power | Avg. Power | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 49 kW † | 46 kW † | 26 min | 170 mph |
| CCS (175 kW DC) | 49 kW † | 46 kW † | 26 min | 170 mph |
| CCS (350 kW DC) | 49 kW † | 46 kW † | 26 min | 170 mph |
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Data made available by Fastned
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† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle
Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.
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All about the BMW i3 94 Ah REx
No longer available
This electric vehicle is no longer in production and not available to buy new. The BMW i3 94 Ah REx 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 REx.
A new model of the BMW i3 94 Ah REx (2016) is available: BMW i3 Range Extender (2017).
Pricing
The BMW i3 94 Ah REx had a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £35,490 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £36,220. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The BMW i3 94 Ah REx was eligible for a Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) of £4,500. The OTR Price including the PICG for the BMW i3 94 Ah REx is £31,720.
Drivetrain and Performance
The BMW i3 94 Ah REx is a electric vehicle with range extender (EREV). The maximum power of the BMW i3 94 Ah REx is 125 kW (168 hp). The maximum torque is 184 lb-ft. The BMW i3 94 Ah REx is rear wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62 miles per hour in 8.1 seconds. The top speed is 93 mph.
Battery and Charging
The battery of the BMW i3 94 Ah REx 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.
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 49 kW. The battery can't be charged continuously at this power. In an average rapid charge session the average charge power will be around 46 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 REx is about 255 Wh per mile in electric-only mode. 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.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW i3 94 Ah REx has a combined (electric and fuel) range of about 186 mi, of which about 105 of fully electric range. When driving in full-electric mode the petrol engine will never kick in; the car will drive fully electric until the battery is depleted or if 'range hold' mode is selected.
When the battery is empty or 'hold charge' mode is engaged, the fuel consumption is about 41 mpg on the combined (motorway and city) cycle. When starting off with a full battery and applying a moderate driving style, no fuel is consumed over a 15 mile trip and fuel consumption is about 0 mpg over a 30 mile trip and 0 mpg over a 60 mile trip.
The combined average consumption of petrol of the BMW i3 94 Ah REx will therefor depend on the average trip distance and whether the car is charged before each trip. Climate, driving style and route will have a further impact on the actual fuel consumption. The official figures in accordance with the NEDC driving cycle for fuel consumption of 565 mpg and a range of 106 mi are irrelevant in practice.
CO2 Emission
While driving in full-electric mode, the BMW i3 94 Ah REx will not emit any CO2. When the battery is empty, the internal combustion engine will be used. As fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are directly proportional, the average CO2 emssions of a BMW i3 94 Ah REx will depend greatly on several key factors that determine fuel consumption. Note: CO2 emissions are calculated per kilometre.
When driving using only the petrol engine, CO2 emissions will be around 162 grams of CO2 per kilometre on the combined (motorway and city) cycle. However, if the average trip distance is relatively short and the car is charged between trips, the average CO2 emissions will be reduced significantly.
CO2 Emissions will drop to 0 g/km on a 15 mile trip, 0 g/km on a 30 mile trip and 0 g/km on a 60 mile trip. This only includes tailpipe CO2 emissions. The energy needed to charge the battery might have been (partly) generated by the use of fossil fuels. Additionally, CO2 is emitted during the production and transport of fossil fuels. The offical figures in accordance with the NEDC driving cycle for CO2 emissions of 12 g/km are for comparison of vehicles only and have no relevance in practice.
More information from BMW
The link below will open the page of the i3 on the official BMW site.