FIND YOUR FIT
Which version suits you?
Compare the versions below. Range is an EPA test estimate; weather, speed and your driving style affect how far you can go.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive
- Range
- 114 mi
- 0–60 mph
- 7.2 s
- Electricity / year
- $696
Versions may include different wheel sizes or equipment. The figures apply to the versions listed here.
Charging & battery
Charge at home for everyday driving, or use a fast charger when you’re on the road. Peak charging speed is the best-case maximum; actual speed changes as the battery fills.
| At a glance | i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Usable battery | 27.2 kWh |
| Total battery | 33 kWh |
| Fast charging, up to | 50 kW |
| Home charging, up to | 7.4 kW |
| Charge from 10–80% | Not available yet |
| Fast-charging plug | Not available yet |
| Heat pump | Not available yet |
| Power external devices | Not available yet |
| Tesla Supercharger access | Not available yet |
“Offered” may mean optional equipment. Check what is fitted to the car you’re buying. Charging-network access may require a compatible station and an approved adapter. Driver assistance does not replace the driver.
Performance
A quick look at how each version performs.
| At a glance | i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 7.2 s |
| Power | Not available yet |
| Torque | 184 lb-ft |
| Horsepower | 170 hp |
| Top speed | Not available yet |
Space & everyday use
Room for passengers, luggage and the things you take along.
| At a glance | i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Seats | 4 |
| Towing, up to | Not available yet |
| Trunk, seats up | 15.1 cu ft |
| Trunk, maximum with seats up | Not available yet |
| Trunk, seats folded | 36.9 cu ft |
| Front trunk | Not available yet |
| Doors | Not available yet |
| Rows of seats | Not available yet |
Trunk figures use different loading measurements. Towing requires suitable equipment; check the car’s manual before towing.
Size & weight
Check the fit for your garage, parking space and daily routine.
| At a glance | i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Length | 157.8 in |
| Width, without mirrors | Not available yet |
| Width, with mirrors | 80.3 in |
| Height | 62.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Weight | 2,961 lb |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in |
Price & battery warranty
A starting point for your budget and longer-term ownership.
| At a glance | i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Source-listed base price | $44,450 · 2026-10-31 |
| Battery warranty, years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty, miles | 100,000 mi |
Prices are from the source on the date shown, before fees and options. Battery coverage ends at the time or mileage limit, whichever comes first; check the manufacturer’s terms.
About these numbers
Range and electricity use come from the EPA. Other details come from the linked sources. Some manufacturer figures may vary by market or equipment.
Sources & measurement details
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Maximum onboard AC charging input power
7.4 kW · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 155262b1ff4e9ac02f8c63be0dcebed7006d5bff3cf2a5049e8ae9e5f7aace95
- Reported trim
- MY2017 94Ah BEV column, not Range Extender
- Measurement
- Whole US2017 document reviewed. Overall total33kWh with27.2effectivelyusable gives explicit total/net basis. VehicleAC7.4/DC50 and170hp/184lb-ft. Previous60Ah paragraph not evidence for current2017EPA60Ah; no transfer. Just over7sec not exact0–60,charge-to80no definedstart/temp held. Separate historic price guide BEV44450 excludes995D&H; notREX48300.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Manufacturer acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph
7.2 s · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 6adfe9abc744029da7a50993adb7580191a27da413dc870f90a03d1fb73fe994
- Reported trim
- Exact BEV column, not range extender
- Measurement
- Whole PDF reviewed. Exact US year/BEV columns only.2014 battery22 labelled net is inconsistent with other capacity evidence and held; preliminary body7.2 vs PDF7 acceleration held.2014DC optional held.2017 94Ah gross33.2 conflicts approved33 from launch and held. Charging times lack10–80 temperature and held.2018 60Ah column not bound to EPA39854 and not transferred.
- Source date note
- Historical document dates retained in source; URL migration date is not publication date.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gross battery energy capacity
33 kWh · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 155262b1ff4e9ac02f8c63be0dcebed7006d5bff3cf2a5049e8ae9e5f7aace95
- Reported trim
- MY2017 94Ah BEV column, not Range Extender
- Measurement
- Whole US2017 document reviewed. Overall total33kWh with27.2effectivelyusable gives explicit total/net basis. VehicleAC7.4/DC50 and170hp/184lb-ft. Previous60Ah paragraph not evidence for current2017EPA60Ah; no transfer. Just over7sec not exact0–60,charge-to80no definedstart/temp held. Separate historic price guide BEV44450 excludes995D&H; notREX48300.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Usable battery energy capacity
27.2 kWh · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 155262b1ff4e9ac02f8c63be0dcebed7006d5bff3cf2a5049e8ae9e5f7aace95
- Reported trim
- MY2017 94Ah BEV column, not Range Extender
- Measurement
- Whole US2017 document reviewed. Overall total33kWh with27.2effectivelyusable gives explicit total/net basis. VehicleAC7.4/DC50 and170hp/184lb-ft. Previous60Ah paragraph not evidence for current2017EPA60Ah; no transfer. Just over7sec not exact0–60,charge-to80no definedstart/temp held. Separate historic price guide BEV44450 excludes995D&H; notREX48300.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Reported battery warranty mileage limit; source terms and exclusions apply
100000 mi · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- a672938fcee5ed5c1611a9301e45bdb0f0cc4490c5e9220c578b6c91642b3e4a
- Reported trim
- MY2017 94Ah BEV column, not Range Extender
- Measurement
- Whole US2017 document reviewed. Overall total33kWh with27.2effectivelyusable gives explicit total/net basis. VehicleAC7.4/DC50 and170hp/184lb-ft. Previous60Ah paragraph not evidence for current2017EPA60Ah; no transfer. Just over7sec not exact0–60,charge-to80no definedstart/temp held. Separate historic price guide BEV44450 excludes995D&H; notREX48300.
- Equipment scope
- Exact US2017 i3 94Ah BEV EPA38001 or US2027 iX3 50xDrive configured EPA wheel variants. i3 high-voltage battery warranty8years/100000miles, no capacity retention threshold inferred; cargo15.1cuft normal luggage space and36.9with rear seats folded, explicit REX addition does not change luggage space. iX3 named phones and wireless device charging standard; heated wheel optional200USD or ComfortPackage, rear heated seats optional500USD require3ZoneClimate200USD. Availability not fitted equipment; compatible devices required. No ACC/LKA/AEB/hands-free functionality or V2L scope inferred from bare names/bidirectional label. No other year/market/REX drivetrain transfer.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Reported battery warranty duration; source terms and exclusions apply
8 years · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- a672938fcee5ed5c1611a9301e45bdb0f0cc4490c5e9220c578b6c91642b3e4a
- Reported trim
- MY2017 94Ah BEV column, not Range Extender
- Measurement
- Whole US2017 document reviewed. Overall total33kWh with27.2effectivelyusable gives explicit total/net basis. VehicleAC7.4/DC50 and170hp/184lb-ft. Previous60Ah paragraph not evidence for current2017EPA60Ah; no transfer. Just over7sec not exact0–60,charge-to80no definedstart/temp held. Separate historic price guide BEV44450 excludes995D&H; notREX48300.
- Equipment scope
- Exact US2017 i3 94Ah BEV EPA38001 or US2027 iX3 50xDrive configured EPA wheel variants. i3 high-voltage battery warranty8years/100000miles, no capacity retention threshold inferred; cargo15.1cuft normal luggage space and36.9with rear seats folded, explicit REX addition does not change luggage space. iX3 named phones and wireless device charging standard; heated wheel optional200USD or ComfortPackage, rear heated seats optional500USD require3ZoneClimate200USD. Availability not fitted equipment; compatible devices required. No ACC/LKA/AEB/hands-free functionality or V2L scope inferred from bare names/bidirectional label. No other year/market/REX drivetrain transfer.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Maximum cargo volume with rear rows folded; manufacturer measurement definition
36.9 cu ft · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- a672938fcee5ed5c1611a9301e45bdb0f0cc4490c5e9220c578b6c91642b3e4a
- Reported trim
- MY2017 94Ah BEV column, not Range Extender
- Measurement
- Whole US2017 document reviewed. Overall total33kWh with27.2effectivelyusable gives explicit total/net basis. VehicleAC7.4/DC50 and170hp/184lb-ft. Previous60Ah paragraph not evidence for current2017EPA60Ah; no transfer. Just over7sec not exact0–60,charge-to80no definedstart/temp held. Separate historic price guide BEV44450 excludes995D&H; notREX48300.
- Equipment scope
- Exact US2017 i3 94Ah BEV EPA38001 or US2027 iX3 50xDrive configured EPA wheel variants. i3 high-voltage battery warranty8years/100000miles, no capacity retention threshold inferred; cargo15.1cuft normal luggage space and36.9with rear seats folded, explicit REX addition does not change luggage space. iX3 named phones and wireless device charging standard; heated wheel optional200USD or ComfortPackage, rear heated seats optional500USD require3ZoneClimate200USD. Availability not fitted equipment; compatible devices required. No ACC/LKA/AEB/hands-free functionality or V2L scope inferred from bare names/bidirectional label. No other year/market/REX drivetrain transfer.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Cargo volume behind second row; manufacturer measurement definition
15.1 cu ft · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- a672938fcee5ed5c1611a9301e45bdb0f0cc4490c5e9220c578b6c91642b3e4a
- Reported trim
- MY2017 94Ah BEV column, not Range Extender
- Measurement
- Whole US2017 document reviewed. Overall total33kWh with27.2effectivelyusable gives explicit total/net basis. VehicleAC7.4/DC50 and170hp/184lb-ft. Previous60Ah paragraph not evidence for current2017EPA60Ah; no transfer. Just over7sec not exact0–60,charge-to80no definedstart/temp held. Separate historic price guide BEV44450 excludes995D&H; notREX48300.
- Equipment scope
- Exact US2017 i3 94Ah BEV EPA38001 or US2027 iX3 50xDrive configured EPA wheel variants. i3 high-voltage battery warranty8years/100000miles, no capacity retention threshold inferred; cargo15.1cuft normal luggage space and36.9with rear seats folded, explicit REX addition does not change luggage space. iX3 named phones and wireless device charging standard; heated wheel optional200USD or ComfortPackage, rear heated seats optional500USD require3ZoneClimate200USD. Availability not fitted equipment; compatible devices required. No ACC/LKA/AEB/hands-free functionality or V2L scope inferred from bare names/bidirectional label. No other year/market/REX drivetrain transfer.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Manufacturer curb weight; equipment may affect actual weight
2961 lb · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 6adfe9abc744029da7a50993adb7580191a27da413dc870f90a03d1fb73fe994
- Reported trim
- Exact BEV column, not range extender
- Measurement
- Whole PDF reviewed. Exact US year/BEV columns only.2014 battery22 labelled net is inconsistent with other capacity evidence and held; preliminary body7.2 vs PDF7 acceleration held.2014DC optional held.2017 94Ah gross33.2 conflicts approved33 from launch and held. Charging times lack10–80 temperature and held.2018 60Ah column not bound to EPA39854 and not transferred. Complete exact-year US technical tables reviewed for all configured BEVs;REX columns retained only as binding guard. Length,wheelbase,height,clearance,explicit US curb weight;2014/17/18seats4;2017/18/19explicit mirror-included width.2019seats5 and malformedAC labels held;mirror-undefined bodywidth and cargo range lacking seat conditions held.2014exact0-60BEV7s reviewed;ambiguous battery net22 and station50kW held.
- Source date note
- Historical document dates retained in source; URL migration date is not publication date.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Peak DC charging input power
50 kW · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 155262b1ff4e9ac02f8c63be0dcebed7006d5bff3cf2a5049e8ae9e5f7aace95
- Reported trim
- MY2017 94Ah BEV column, not Range Extender
- Measurement
- Whole US2017 document reviewed. Overall total33kWh with27.2effectivelyusable gives explicit total/net basis. VehicleAC7.4/DC50 and170hp/184lb-ft. Previous60Ah paragraph not evidence for current2017EPA60Ah; no transfer. Just over7sec not exact0–60,charge-to80no definedstart/temp held. Separate historic price guide BEV44450 excludes995D&H; notREX48300.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Reported EPA combined electric driving range estimate
114 mi · Source
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Reported ground clearance; suspension and equipment may affect actual clearance
5.5 in · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 6adfe9abc744029da7a50993adb7580191a27da413dc870f90a03d1fb73fe994
- Reported trim
- Exact BEV column, not range extender
- Measurement
- Whole PDF reviewed. Exact US year/BEV columns only.2014 battery22 labelled net is inconsistent with other capacity evidence and held; preliminary body7.2 vs PDF7 acceleration held.2014DC optional held.2017 94Ah gross33.2 conflicts approved33 from launch and held. Charging times lack10–80 temperature and held.2018 60Ah column not bound to EPA39854 and not transferred. Complete exact-year US technical tables reviewed for all configured BEVs;REX columns retained only as binding guard. Length,wheelbase,height,clearance,explicit US curb weight;2014/17/18seats4;2017/18/19explicit mirror-included width.2019seats5 and malformedAC labels held;mirror-undefined bodywidth and cargo range lacking seat conditions held.2014exact0-60BEV7s reviewed;ambiguous battery net22 and station50kW held.
- Source date note
- Historical document dates retained in source; URL migration date is not publication date.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Overall vehicle height
62.1 in · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 6adfe9abc744029da7a50993adb7580191a27da413dc870f90a03d1fb73fe994
- Reported trim
- Exact BEV column, not range extender
- Measurement
- Whole PDF reviewed. Exact US year/BEV columns only.2014 battery22 labelled net is inconsistent with other capacity evidence and held; preliminary body7.2 vs PDF7 acceleration held.2014DC optional held.2017 94Ah gross33.2 conflicts approved33 from launch and held. Charging times lack10–80 temperature and held.2018 60Ah column not bound to EPA39854 and not transferred. Complete exact-year US technical tables reviewed for all configured BEVs;REX columns retained only as binding guard. Length,wheelbase,height,clearance,explicit US curb weight;2014/17/18seats4;2017/18/19explicit mirror-included width.2019seats5 and malformedAC labels held;mirror-undefined bodywidth and cargo range lacking seat conditions held.2014exact0-60BEV7s reviewed;ambiguous battery net22 and station50kW held.
- Source date note
- Historical document dates retained in source; URL migration date is not publication date.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Overall vehicle length
157.8 in · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 6adfe9abc744029da7a50993adb7580191a27da413dc870f90a03d1fb73fe994
- Reported trim
- Exact BEV column, not range extender
- Measurement
- Whole PDF reviewed. Exact US year/BEV columns only.2014 battery22 labelled net is inconsistent with other capacity evidence and held; preliminary body7.2 vs PDF7 acceleration held.2014DC optional held.2017 94Ah gross33.2 conflicts approved33 from launch and held. Charging times lack10–80 temperature and held.2018 60Ah column not bound to EPA39854 and not transferred. Complete exact-year US technical tables reviewed for all configured BEVs;REX columns retained only as binding guard. Length,wheelbase,height,clearance,explicit US curb weight;2014/17/18seats4;2017/18/19explicit mirror-included width.2019seats5 and malformedAC labels held;mirror-undefined bodywidth and cargo range lacking seat conditions held.2014exact0-60BEV7s reviewed;ambiguous battery net22 and station50kW held.
- Source date note
- Historical document dates retained in source; URL migration date is not publication date.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Source-listed base MSRP for the reported trim at verification date; not a current offer
44450 USD · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- d46b7da316811d79760aa97e77267be4819cace8baaf661ce036d3c9af00de53
- Reported trim
- MY2017 94Ah BEV column, not Range Extender
- Measurement
- Whole US2017 document reviewed. Overall total33kWh with27.2effectivelyusable gives explicit total/net basis. VehicleAC7.4/DC50 and170hp/184lb-ft. Previous60Ah paragraph not evidence for current2017EPA60Ah; no transfer. Just over7sec not exact0–60,charge-to80no definedstart/temp held. Separate historic price guide BEV44450 excludes995D&H; notREX48300.
- Source date note
- Guide released03/16/2017,effective04/01/2017; URL migration timestamp is not publication date.
- Verified on
- 2026-10-31
- Price scope
- Historic USMY2017 base price effectiveApril1,2017 excluding separately listed995USD destination/handling, taxes and options; not current offer.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Number of seating positions
4 seats · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 6adfe9abc744029da7a50993adb7580191a27da413dc870f90a03d1fb73fe994
- Reported trim
- Exact BEV column, not range extender
- Measurement
- Whole PDF reviewed. Exact US year/BEV columns only.2014 battery22 labelled net is inconsistent with other capacity evidence and held; preliminary body7.2 vs PDF7 acceleration held.2014DC optional held.2017 94Ah gross33.2 conflicts approved33 from launch and held. Charging times lack10–80 temperature and held.2018 60Ah column not bound to EPA39854 and not transferred. Complete exact-year US technical tables reviewed for all configured BEVs;REX columns retained only as binding guard. Length,wheelbase,height,clearance,explicit US curb weight;2014/17/18seats4;2017/18/19explicit mirror-included width.2019seats5 and malformedAC labels held;mirror-undefined bodywidth and cargo range lacking seat conditions held.2014exact0-60BEV7s reviewed;ambiguous battery net22 and station50kW held.
- Source date note
- Historical document dates retained in source; URL migration date is not publication date.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Reported vehicle system horsepower; not inferred from individual motors
170 hp · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 155262b1ff4e9ac02f8c63be0dcebed7006d5bff3cf2a5049e8ae9e5f7aace95
- Reported trim
- MY2017 94Ah BEV column, not Range Extender
- Measurement
- Whole US2017 document reviewed. Overall total33kWh with27.2effectivelyusable gives explicit total/net basis. VehicleAC7.4/DC50 and170hp/184lb-ft. Previous60Ah paragraph not evidence for current2017EPA60Ah; no transfer. Just over7sec not exact0–60,charge-to80no definedstart/temp held. Separate historic price guide BEV44450 excludes995D&H; notREX48300.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Maximum vehicle system torque
184 lb-ft · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 155262b1ff4e9ac02f8c63be0dcebed7006d5bff3cf2a5049e8ae9e5f7aace95
- Reported trim
- MY2017 94Ah BEV column, not Range Extender
- Measurement
- Whole US2017 document reviewed. Overall total33kWh with27.2effectivelyusable gives explicit total/net basis. VehicleAC7.4/DC50 and170hp/184lb-ft. Previous60Ah paragraph not evidence for current2017EPA60Ah; no transfer. Just over7sec not exact0–60,charge-to80no definedstart/temp held. Separate historic price guide BEV44450 excludes995D&H; notREX48300.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Distance between front and rear axle centers
101.2 in · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 6adfe9abc744029da7a50993adb7580191a27da413dc870f90a03d1fb73fe994
- Reported trim
- Exact BEV column, not range extender
- Measurement
- Whole PDF reviewed. Exact US year/BEV columns only.2014 battery22 labelled net is inconsistent with other capacity evidence and held; preliminary body7.2 vs PDF7 acceleration held.2014DC optional held.2017 94Ah gross33.2 conflicts approved33 from launch and held. Charging times lack10–80 temperature and held.2018 60Ah column not bound to EPA39854 and not transferred. Complete exact-year US technical tables reviewed for all configured BEVs;REX columns retained only as binding guard. Length,wheelbase,height,clearance,explicit US curb weight;2014/17/18seats4;2017/18/19explicit mirror-included width.2019seats5 and malformedAC labels held;mirror-undefined bodywidth and cargo range lacking seat conditions held.2014exact0-60BEV7s reviewed;ambiguous battery net22 and station50kW held.
- Source date note
- Historical document dates retained in source; URL migration date is not publication date.
i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Vehicle width including mirrors
80.3 in · BMW of North America
- Snapshot sha256
- 6adfe9abc744029da7a50993adb7580191a27da413dc870f90a03d1fb73fe994
- Reported trim
- Exact BEV column, not range extender
- Measurement
- Whole PDF reviewed. Exact US year/BEV columns only.2014 battery22 labelled net is inconsistent with other capacity evidence and held; preliminary body7.2 vs PDF7 acceleration held.2014DC optional held.2017 94Ah gross33.2 conflicts approved33 from launch and held. Charging times lack10–80 temperature and held.2018 60Ah column not bound to EPA39854 and not transferred. Complete exact-year US technical tables reviewed for all configured BEVs;REX columns retained only as binding guard. Length,wheelbase,height,clearance,explicit US curb weight;2014/17/18seats4;2017/18/19explicit mirror-included width.2019seats5 and malformedAC labels held;mirror-undefined bodywidth and cargo range lacking seat conditions held.2014exact0-60BEV7s reviewed;ambiguous battery net22 and station50kW held.
- Source date note
- Historical document dates retained in source; URL migration date is not publication date.