BMW i3 120 Ah

Battery Electric Vehicle

£31,675Price from

37.9 kWhUseable Battery

145 miReal Range

260 Wh/miEfficiency

Price from £31,675

Availability In production
Available since 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 £3500. 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

Length 4011 mm
Width 1775 mm
Height 1598 mm
Wheelbase 2570 mm
Weight Empty 1345 kg
Cargo Volume 260 L
Cargo Volume Max 1100 L
Towing Weight Unbraked 0 kg
Towing Weight Braked 0 kg
Roof Load 0 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats 4 people
Isofix Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle 9.9 m
Car Body Hatchback
Segment Supermini
Roof Rails No

Company Car Tax Indication

BIK Tax Rate 16%
P11D Value from £35,120
Benefit in Kind (BIK) £5,619
BIK @ 20% £94 pcm
BIK @ 40% £187 pcm
BIK @ 45% £211 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.

Similar electric vehicles

Nissan LeafNissan Leaf £3,680 less expensive 5 mi less range 8% slower acceleration 4% less energy efficient 4% slower rapid-charging
Renault Zoe R110 ZE40Renault Zoe R110 ZE40 £6,655 less expensive 15 mi more range 56% slower acceleration Similar energy consumption No Rapid Charging
BMW i3s 120 AhBMW i3s 120 Ah £2,490 more expensive 5 mi less range 5% faster acceleration 4% less energy efficient 4% slower 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 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) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 4h15m 36 mph
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 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 (175 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 £35,175. 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 £3,500. 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 £31,675.

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 £1105 less expensive, had 40 mi less range, same acceleration and was similar in energy consumption.

Preceding model BMW i3