2017 BMW i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery)Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Subcompact CarsRear-Wheel Drive
City
129
MPGe
Highway
106
MPGe
Combined
118
MPGe
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving Range
114 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
5 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
29.0
City 26.0 / Hwy 32.0 kWh
- Electric Motor
- 125 kW AC Induction
EPA-estimated range of 114 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 5 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 29.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Real-World MPG
Based on 1 owner report via EPA fueleconomy.gov
143.6MPG average+21.7% vs EPA label
EPA combined: 118 MPG · Owner reported avg: 143.6 MPG
Driving mix: City 50% / Highway 50%
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov “Your MPG” owner submissions. Real-world results vary by driver behavior, conditions, and equipment.
Owner reported MPG for this vehicle averages 143.6 real world MPG based on 1 owner report. EPA combined rating is 118 MPG.
Trim Comparison
Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
129
Hwy
106
Comb
118
Fuel cost: $650/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic (A1) | Electricity EV | 129 | 106 | 118 | $650 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$650
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$8,750
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 10/10
GHG Score: 10/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 0 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 0.1 barrels
Specifications
- 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)
- 26 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 32 kWh / 100 mi
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