BMW i3 120 Ah

Battery Electric Vehicle

£30,680Price from

37.9 kWhUseable Battery

145 miReal Range

260 Wh/miEfficiency

Plug in Car Grant - Upcoming Changes

On 11th October the Government announced changes to the Plug in Car Grant. These changes will mean that the grant rate for Category 1 vehicles like the BMW i3 120 Ah will move from £4,500 to £3,500. The new rates will come into effect by 23:59 on 9 November at the latest. Additionally, the Goverment has set a limit of 3000 new Category 1 orders before the grant will be reduced to the new rate.
Remaining orders for Category 1 as of 15:30 19/10/2018: 109

Price from £30,680

Availability	Current model
Available from	November 2018
Available until	-

Lease (BCH) from £375 pcm

Annual VED	£0
Congestion Charge	£0
Insurance Group	N/A

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 100 - 225 mi

City - Cold Weather	145 mi
Highway - Cold Weather	100 mi
Combined - Cold Weather	120 mi

City - Mild Weather	225 mi
Highway - Mild Weather	130 mi
Combined - Mild Weather	170 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	145 mi

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

Battery and Charging

Battery Capacity	42.2 kWh
Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Charge Port	Type 2
Charge Power †	11 kW AC
Charge Time (0->145 mi) †	4h15m
Charge Speed †	36 mph

Battery Useable	37.9 kWh
FC Port Location	Right Side - Rear
Fastcharge Port	CCS
Fastcharge Power	50 kW DC
Fastcharge Time (15->116 mi)	40 min
Fastcharge Speed	150 mph

Click here for all charging options

† 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 6h15m and a charge speed of 24 mph.

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range	145 mi
Vehicle Consumption	260 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/mi
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	155 mpg

NEDC Ratings

Range	223 mi
Rated Consumption	210 Wh/mi
Vehicle Consumption	165 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/mi
Rated Fuel Equivalent	192 mpg
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	238 mpg

WLTP Ratings

Range	193 mi
Rated Consumption	No Data
Vehicle Consumption	195 Wh/mi

CO2 Emissions	0 g/mi
Rated Fuel Equivalent	No Data
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	206 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 165 - 375 Wh/mi

City - Cold Weather	260 Wh/mi
Highway - Cold Weather	375 Wh/mi
Combined - Cold Weather	315 Wh/mi

City - Mild Weather	165 Wh/mi
Highway - Mild Weather	290 Wh/mi
Combined - Mild Weather	220 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

Weight Empty	1345 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	£35,125
Benefit in Kind (BIK)	£4,566

BIK @ 20%	£76 pcm
BIK @ 40%	£152 pcm
BIK @ 45%	£171 pcm

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* = 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.

Similar electric vehicles

Renault Zoe R110 ZE40 £6,660 less expensive Similar range 56% slower acceleration 2% more energy efficient No Rapid Charging

BMW i3s 120 Ah £2,490 more expensive 5 mi less range 5% faster acceleration 4% less energy efficient 4% slower rapid charging

Nissan Leaf £7,890 less expensive Similar range 15% slower acceleration 4% more energy efficient Similar fastcharge speed

Range comparision based on electric range only. Rapid charging comparison based on rapid charge rate. Fuel economy based on start with full battery and average fuel consumption over first 50 mile. 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 120 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	19h30m	7 mph
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	12h15m	12 mph
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	6h15m	24 mph
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	230V / 3x16A	11 kW	4h15m	36 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	230V / 3x16A	11 kW †	4h15m	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 120 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 †	40 min	150 mph
CCS (100 kW DC)	50 kW †	45 kW †	40 min	150 mph
CCS (150 kW DC)	50 kW †	45 kW †	40 min	150 mph

† = Limited by fastcharge capabilities of vehicle

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All about the BMW i3 120 Ah

Pricing

The BMW i3 120 Ah has an On The Road Price (OTR) of £35,180. The OTR Price includes VAT, first year of VED, vehicle first registration fee, number plates and delivery. The BMW i3 120 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 120 Ah is £30,680.

Drivetrain and Performance

The BMW i3 120 Ah is a full electric vehicle (BEV). The maximum power of the BMW i3 120 Ah is 125 kW (168 hp). The maximum torque is 184 lb-ft. The BMW i3 120 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 120 Ah has a total capacity of 42.2 kWh. The usable capacity is 37.9 kWh. A range of about 145 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 100 mi. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the range to around 225 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 4 hours 15 minutes. 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 6 hours 15 minutes and a charge rate of 24 mph. Charging the car using a regular wall plug will take around 19 hours 30 minutes.

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 40 minutes. A rapid charge like this will add about 100 miles of range.

Energy Consumption

The combined (motorway and city) energy consumption of the BMW i3 120 Ah is about 260 Wh per mile. By comparison, this energy consumption is the equivalent of a fuel consumption of 155 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 375 Wh per mile. However, driving at low speeds in mild weather will increase the efficiency to about 165 Wh per mile.

CO2 Emission

The BMW i3 120 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.

Preceding model

The model shown on this page is the successor of the BMW i3, which was available from October 2017 until October 2018. The previous model was £1110 less expensive, had 40 mi less range, same acceleration and was 2% more energy efficient.

Preceding model BMW i3