2020 BMW I8 RoadsterFuel Economy & MPG Ratings
EV Two SeatersAll-Wheel Drive
City
26
MPGe
Highway
29
MPGe
Combined
27
MPGe
EV Range & Charging
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
Driving Range
320 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
3 hr
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
49.0
City 50.0 / Hwy 48.0 kWh
- Electric Motor
- 105kW DCPM
EPA-estimated range of 320 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 3 hr for a full charge. Energy consumption: 49.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).
Trim Comparison
Automatic 6-spd
Premium and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid
City
26
Hwy
29
Comb
27
Fuel cost: $3,050/yr
| Trim | Engine | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel Cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic 6-spd | Premium and Electricity Plug-in Hybrid | 26 | 29 | 27 | $3,050 |
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050
Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year
5-Year Fuel Savings
$1,000
vs. average new vehicle
EPA Fuel Economy Score: 8/10
GHG Score: 10/10
Environment
- CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
- 191 g/mile
- Annual Petroleum Consumption
- 6.4 barrels
Specifications
- Engine
- 1.5L 3-cyl
- Transmission
- 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- 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)
- 49 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (City)
- 50 kWh / 100 mi
- Energy Use (Hwy)
- 48 kWh / 100 mi
NHTSA Safety Ratings
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
1
Owner Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Investigations
Recall History
Source: NHTSA✓No recalls reported for this vehicle.
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