BMW i3 Range Extender
Electric with Extender
Price from £32,720
| Availability | Current model |
| Available from | November 2017 |
| Available until | - |
Lease (BCH) from £425 pcm
| Annual VED | £130 |
| Congestion Charge | £0 |
| Insurance Group | 21-27 |
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Real Range (Electric Only) between 65 - 145 mi
| City - Cold Weather | 95 mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 65 mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 80 mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 145 mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 85 mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 110 mi |
Performance
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.1 sec |
| Top Speed | 93 mph |
| Electric Range | 95 mi |
| Fuel Range | 110 km |
| Total Power | 125 kW (168 hp) |
| Total Torque | 184 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear |
| Fuel | Petrol |
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->95 mi) † | 3 hours |
| Charge Speed † | 33 mph |
| Battery Useable | 27.2 kWh |
| FC Port Location | Right Side - Rear |
| Fastcharge Port | CCS |
| Fastcharge Power | 50 kW DC |
| Fastcharge Time (10->76 mi) | 25 min |
| Fastcharge Speed | 160 mph |
Energy Consumption
EVDB Real Range
| Range | 95 mi |
| Vehicle Consumption | 285 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/mi |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 141 mpg |
NEDC Ratings
| Range | 146 mi |
| Rated Consumption | No Data |
| Vehicle Consumption | 185 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/mi |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | No Data |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 217 mpg |
WLTP Ratings
| Range | 124 mi |
| Rated Consumption | No Data |
| Vehicle Consumption | 215 Wh/mi |
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/mi |
| Rated Fuel Equivalent | No Data |
| Vehicle Fuel Equivalent | 185 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.
Real Energy Consumption (Electric Only) between 185 - 415 Wh/mi
| City - Cold Weather | 285 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Cold Weather | 415 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Cold Weather | 340 Wh/mi |
| City - Mild Weather | 185 Wh/mi |
| Highway - Mild Weather | 320 Wh/mi |
| Combined - Mild Weather | 245 Wh/mi |
Fuel Consumption
| Rated NEDC | 475 mpg |
| » CO2 Emissions | 13 g/km |
| Battery Empty NEDC | 46 mpg |
| » CO2 Emissions | 146 g/km |
| Fuel Range NEDC | 89 mi |
| Total Range NEDC | 235 mi |
| Fuel Tank | 9 L |
| Real 15/30/60 mi | 0 / 0 / 0 mpg |
| » CO2 Emissions | 0 / 0 / 0 g/km |
| Battery Empty Real | 35 mpg |
| » CO2 Emissions | 190 g/km |
| Fuel Range Real | 68 mi |
| Total Range Real | 163 mi |
| Engine Displacement | 647 cc |
Dimensions and Weight
| Weight Empty | 1365 kg |
| Seats | 4 people |
| Cargo Volume | 260 L |
| Cargo Volume Max | 1100 L |
| Length | 4011 mm |
| Width | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2570 mm |
Company Car Tax Indication
| BIK Tax Rate | 13% |
| P11D Value from | £37,165 |
| Benefit in Kind (BIK) | £4,831 |
| BIK @ 20% | £81 pcm |
| BIK @ 40% | £161 pcm |
| BIK @ 45% | £181 pcm |
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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 Range Extender. 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 | Car Uses | Power | Time | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Plug (2.3 kW) | 230V / 1x10A | 2.3 kW | 14 hours | 7 mph |
| 1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) | 230V / 1x16A | 3.7 kW | 8h45m | 11 mph |
| 1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) | 230V / 1x32A | 7.4 kW | 4h30m | 22 mph |
| 3-phase 16A (11 kW) | 230V / 3x16A | 11 kW | 3 hours | 33 mph |
| 3-phase 32A (22 kW) | 230V / 3x16A | 11 kW † | 3 hours | 33 mph |
† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.
Rapid Charging (10 -> 80%)
Fastcharging is only possible at public charging points. Fastchargers enable longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. As fastcharges will only charge a battery up to 80% of its capacity at full speed, the optimal fastcharge is between 10% and 80% SoC. The fastcharge 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 fastcharging the BMW i3 Range Extender.
| Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2) |
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| Charging Point | Car Uses | Time | Rate |
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| CCS (50 kW DC) | 50 kW | 25 min | 160 mph |
| CCS (100 kW DC) | 50 kW † | 25 min | 160 mph |
| CCS (150 kW DC) | 50 kW † | 25 min | 160 mph |
† = Limited by fastcharge capabilities of vehicle
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All about the BMW i3 Range Extender
Pricing
The BMW i3 Range Extender has a Recommend Retail Price (RRP) of £36,490 and an On The Road Price (OTR) of £37,220. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The BMW i3 Range Extender 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 Range Extender is £32,720.
Drivetrain and Performance
The BMW i3 Range Extender is a electric vehicle with range extender (EREV). The maximum power of the BMW i3 Range Extender is 125 kW (168 hp). The maximum torque is 184 lb-ft. The BMW i3 Range Extender 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 Range Extender has a total capacity of 33.2 kWh. The usable capacity is 27.2 kWh. A range of about 95 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 65 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 145 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 22 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, which charges the battery from 10% to 80% in around 25 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 65 miles of range.
Energy Consumption
The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW i3 Range Extender is about 285 Wh per mile in electric-only mode. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 141 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 415 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 185 Wh per mile.
Fuel Consumption
The BMW i3 Range Extender has a combined (electric and fuel) range of about 163 mi, of which about 95 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 35 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 Range Extender 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 475 mpg and a range of 89 mi are irrelevant in practice.
CO2 Emission
While driving in full-electric mode, the BMW i3 Range Extender 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 Range Extender 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 190 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 13 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.