BMW i3 - Consumption and Range

The brochure says 112 miles. So far 2 drivers measure 118 miles.

Average 118 milesBrochure 112 miles

Depending on the driver it is 112 to 124 miles. How far you get depends on route, speed and season.

What buyers want to know

How often will I charge?

How far will I get in winter?

How often will I charge on a holiday trip?

What will it cost me a month?

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Measured in everyday driving

From 28 charging sessions of 2 cars

Range
118miles
Brochure 112 miles
Consumption
4.9mi/kWh
6 % below brochure (4.6)
Charging
-
not measured yet
Charging cost
£6at home£8fast charger

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What winter and motorway do to the i3

Range by season

Brochure112 miles
Average118 miles

Summer and winter still lack charging sessions. The result uses a 23 % winter surcharge, measured on 34 other models.

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All variants

  • i3 60 Ah (2013-2017)18.8 kWh

    WLTP
    88 miles
    4.5 mi/kWh
    Measured
    no data yet
    Summer / winter
    -

  • i3 94 Ah (2016-2018)27.2 kWh

    WLTP
    124 miles
    4.6 mi/kWh
    Measured
    4.9 mi/kWh
    24 trips
    Summer / winter
    -

  • i3 120 Ah (2018-2022)37.9 kWh

    WLTP
    193 miles
    4.6 mi/kWh
    Measured
    5.5 mi/kWh
    1 trips
    Summer / winter
    -

WLTP = official manufacturer value (COMBINED). Real consumption is based on user data from EV Monitor. Consumption is influenced by many factors: speed, outside temperature, heating, air conditioning, seat heating and battery conditioning. Since statistics are weighted by kilometres driven, a single 200 km motorway trip in summer at 100 km/h has more influence on the average than ten short city trips.

FAQ
What is the real consumption of the BMW i3?
According to EV Monitor user data, the BMW i3 consumes 4.9 mi/kWh (only 28 trips with consumption data - not yet representative). The official WLTP value is 4.5 mi/kWh. In winter, consumption can be 15-30% higher due to heating and colder batteries.
How far does the BMW i3 really go?
The WLTP range of the BMW i3 is up to 124 miles. In practice, drivers with the 27.2 kWh battery achieve around 118 miles at a real consumption of 4.9 mi/kWh. In winter, range can drop to 60-70% of the WLTP value.
How much does a charging session cost for the BMW i3?
One kWh costs the community 37.7p/kWh on average. A fast-charging stop from 10 to 80 percent draws 20 kWh from the charger and costs about £8 at 37.7p/kWh. The average charging session, short top-ups at home included, is 17 kWh and about £6.
What is the difference between WLTP and real consumption for the BMW i3?
The official WLTP consumption of the BMW i3 is 4.5 mi/kWh. According to community data, drivers achieve 4.9 mi/kWh in everyday life - that is 0.3 mi/kWh more (+8%).
How does the consumption of the BMW i3 change in winter?
There is not yet enough seasonal measurement data for the BMW i3. In general, EV consumption typically increases by 15-30% in winter.
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BMW i3 - Consumption, Range & Charging Costs

The BMW i3 is an electric vehicle with an official WLTP range of up to 193 miles. First measurements available: 4.9 mi/kWh from 28 trips with consumption data.

Charging Costs in Daily Use

The average charging price for the BMW i3 according to user data is 37.7p/kWh. A fast-charging stop from 10 to 80 percent (20 kWh at the charger) costs about £8 at 37.7p/kWh.

WLTP vs. Real Consumption

The WLTP value is measured under standardized test conditions and often differs in everyday use. On average, real-world consumption is +8% compared to the WLTP value.

Consumption by Season

There is not yet enough seasonal data for the BMW i3. In general, EV consumption typically increases by 15-30% in winter.