2015 BMW i3 REXFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Subcompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
41
MPGe
Highway
37
MPGe
Combined
39
MPGe
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving Range
150 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
4 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
29.0
City 27.0 / Hwy 32.0 kWh
- Electric Motor
- 125kW
EPA-estimated range of 150 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 4 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 29.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Trim Comparison
Automatic (A1)
Premium Gas or Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
41
Hwy
37
Comb
39
Fuel cost: $2,100/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Premium Gas or Electricity Plug-in Hybrid | 41 | 37 | 39 | $2,100 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,100
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$7,500
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 40 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 1.3 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 0.6L 2-cyl
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Body Style
- Sedan
- GVWR
- Class 1 (≤6,000 lbs)
Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.
Engine & Efficiency Details
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
- Energy Use (Combined)
- 29 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 27 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 32 kWh / 100 mi
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