BMW i3 first generation

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The BMW i3 first generation (2013–2022): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 42 versions in the European Union, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: I01 · Sold in: United States, Canada, European Union, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,000–4,010 mm RDW	–	3,999 mm
Width	1,780–1,790 mm RDW	–	1,775 mm
Height	1,580–1,600 mm RDW	–	1,578 mm
Wheelbase	2,570 mm RDW	–	2,570 mm
Front track	1,571–1,602 mm ASTRA	–	–
Rear track	1,536–1,608 mm ASTRA	–	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,170–1,290 kg RDW	–	1,195–1,483 kg
Mass in running order	1,270–1,390 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,620–1,730 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,270–1,620 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	635 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Boot space	–	–	260 L
Luggage space (EPA)	–	425 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,379 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	150–160 km/h RDW	–	150–160 km/h
Torque	250 Nm ASTRA	–	250–270 Nm
Electric motor power	–	125–135 kW NRCan	–
Electric
Range (EPA/NRCan)	–	130–246 km EPA	–
Charging time at 240 V	–	4.0–7.0 h EPA	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 155/70R19, 175/55R20, 175/60R19, 155/60R20, 195/50R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, pl, sv), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Natural Resources Canada, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

235 complaints for model years 2014–2019. 11 crashes · 3 fires · 8 injuries

Steering 51
Transmission and drivetrain 42
Body and structure 41
Electrical system 37
Airbags 26
Engine 23

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 42 versions of the BMW i3 first generation

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European Union 32 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range	EU registrations
2021–2022	Electric motor	125 kW (170 PS)	Electric	15.1–15.8 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	298–326 km	10,230
2021–2022	Electric motor	135 kW (184 PS)	Electric	15.6–16.4 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	285–330 km	7,760
2021–2022	Electric motor	75 kW (102 PS)	Electric	15.0–15.6 kWh/100 km WLTP	0 g/km	295–320 km	39,322
2021	Electric motor	90 kW (122 PS)	Electric	–	0 g/km	–	38
2013–2020	Electric motor	75 kW (102 PS)	Electric	12.8–13.9 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	335 km	146,570
2014–2020	Electric motor	125 kW (170 PS)	Electric	12.7–14.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	301 km	18,360
2017–2020	Electric motor	135 kW (184 PS)	Electric	14.3–15.6 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	282 km	5,651
2019–2020	0.6 L	28 kW (38 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	13.2–14.0 kWh/100 km NEDC	13 g/km	198 km	230
2019–2020	1.5 L	170 kW (231 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	13.4–14.0 kWh/100 km NEDC	44–46 g/km	52 km	51
2020	Electric motor	221 kW (300 PS)	Electric	–	0 g/km	–	14
2019	0.6 L	75 kW (102 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	6.0 kWh/100 km NEDC	13 g/km	–	1,008
2019	0.6 L	–	Plug-in hybrid	13.8 kWh/100 km NEDC	13 g/km	–	249
2017–2018	0.6 L	–	Hybrid	11.5–11.8 kWh/100 km NEDC	14 g/km	–	4,538
2013–2018	0.6 L	75 kW (102 PS)	Hybrid	11.5–11.9 kWh/100 km NEDC	12–16 g/km	–	37,068
2014–2018	0.6 L	28 kW (38 PS)	Hybrid	11.4–11.9 kWh/100 km NEDC	12–14 g/km	–	7,230
2016–2018	0.6 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Hybrid	11.5–11.7 kWh/100 km NEDC	13–15 g/km	–	1,561
2017–2018	0.6 L	135 kW (184 PS)	Hybrid	12.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	14–15 g/km	–	406
2014–2018	1.5 L	170 kW (231 PS)	Hybrid	11.9 kWh/100 km NEDC	46–49 g/km	–	563
2018	–	125 kW (170 PS)	Other fuel	13.8 kWh/100 km NEDC	93 g/km	–	42
2018	Electric motor	28 kW (38 PS)	Electric	11.9 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	–	26
2018	0.6 L	115 kW (156 PS)	Hybrid	11.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	13 g/km	–	18
2018	0.6 L	28 kW (38 PS)	Petrol	–	14 g/km	–	14
2018	0.6 L	113 kW (154 PS)	Hybrid	11.3 kWh/100 km NEDC	12 g/km	–	12
2018	–	135 kW (184 PS)	Other fuel	14.1 kWh/100 km NEDC	72 g/km	–	11
2017	0.6 L	188 kW (256 PS)	Hybrid	13.4 kWh/100 km NEDC	12 g/km	–	76
2014–2015	0.6 L	25 kW (34 PS)	Hybrid	11.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	13 g/km	–	139
2015	0.6 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Hybrid	–	13 g/km	–	36
2015	0.6 L	125 kW (170 PS)	Other fuel	–	13 g/km	–	30
2013–2014	0.6 L	–	Electric	11.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	13 g/km	–	98
2014	Electric motor	78 kW (106 PS)	Electric	12.9 kWh/100 km NEDC	0 g/km	–	35
2013	0.6 L	75 kW (102 PS)	Petrol	11.5 kWh/100 km NEDC	13 g/km	–	91
2013	0.6 L	25 kW (34 PS)	Hybrid	–	13 g/km	–	54

France 4 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2015i3	Electric motor	–	Electric	Continuously variable (CVT)	–	–
2014–2015i3 avec Prolongateur d'autonomie	–	28 kW (38 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	Continuously variable (CVT)	0.6 L/100 km NEDC	13 g/km
2015i8	–	170 kW (231 PS)	Plug-in hybrid	6-speed automatic	2.1 L/100 km NEDC	49 g/km
2014i3	Electric motor	75 kW (102 PS)	Electric	Continuously variable (CVT)	–	–

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2014–2021	Electric motor	Electric	Automatic	Rear-wheel drive	112–124 MPGe EPA	0 g/km	130–246 km
2014–2021PHEV	0.6 L	Plug-in hybrid	Automatic	Rear-wheel drive	31–39 MPG (6.0–7.6 L/100 km) EPA	14–25 g/km	–
2017–2018PHEV; 94 Amp-hour battery · PHEV	0.6 L	Plug-in hybrid	Automatic	Rear-wheel drive	35 MPG (6.7 L/100 km) EPA	18 g/km	–

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂	Electric range
2015–2021Subcompact	Electric motor	125 kW (170 PS)	Electric	Automatic	16.8–18.5 kWh/100 km 5-cycle	0 g/km	130–246 km
2018–2021Subcompact	Electric motor	135 kW (184 PS)	Electric	Automatic	18.5–18.9 kWh/100 km 5-cycle	0 g/km	172–246 km
2015–2021Subcompact	0.6 L	–	Plug-in hybrid	Automatic	6.0–7.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	14–22 g/km	116–203 km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.