2018 BMW i3s (94Ah) — EPA range & energy costs

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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.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive

Range: 107 mi
0–60 mph: 6.8 s
Electricity / year: $719

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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.

Charging & battery by version
At a glance	i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive
Usable battery	27.2 kWh
Total battery	33.2 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.

Performance by version
At a glance	i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive
0–60 mph	6.8 s
Power	Not available yet
Torque	199 lb-ft
Horsepower	184 hp
Top speed	Not available yet

Space & everyday use

Room for passengers, luggage and the things you take along.

Space & everyday use by version
At a glance	i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive
Seats	4
Towing, up to	Not available yet
Trunk, seats up	Not available yet
Trunk, maximum with seats up	Not available yet
Trunk, seats folded	Not available yet
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.

Size & weight by version
At a glance	i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive
Length	158.1 in
Width, without mirrors	Not available yet
Width, with mirrors	80.3 in
Height	62.6 in
Wheelbase	101.2 in
Weight	3,005 lb
Ground clearance	5.2 in

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

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Maximum onboard AC charging input power

7.4 kW · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer.
Source date note: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Manufacturer acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph

6.8 s · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer.
Source date note: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gross battery energy capacity

33.2 kWh · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer.
Source date note: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Usable battery energy capacity

27.2 kWh · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer.
Source date note: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Manufacturer curb weight; equipment may affect actual weight

3005 lb · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer. 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: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Peak DC charging input power

50 kW · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer.
Source date note: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Reported EPA combined electric driving range estimate

107 mi · Source

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Reported ground clearance; suspension and equipment may affect actual clearance

5.2 in · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer. 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: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Overall vehicle height

62.6 in · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer. 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: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Overall vehicle length

158.1 in · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer. 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: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Number of seating positions

4 seats · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer. 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: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Reported vehicle system horsepower; not inferred from individual motors

184 hp · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer.
Source date note: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Maximum vehicle system torque

199 lb-ft · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer.
Source date note: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Distance between front and rear axle centers

101.2 in · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer. 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: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.

i3s (94Ah) · Rear-Wheel Drive · Vehicle width including mirrors

80.3 in · BMW of North America

Snapshot sha256: 4535b10a1987fd45d0221e2cca9234d198ba3e017830dfc095f29330494aa99f
Reported trim: Exact US2018 BEV, no range-extender transfer
Measurement: Whole exact US-year technical specification reviewed including BEV/REX columns. Explicit gross/net capacities,vehicle DC and0–60mph.2018AC7.4and source-labelled ECE R85 horsepower170/184 (preliminary),not converted.2019AC rows contradictory level1=7.4/level2=50held; seats table5contradicts body4held. No price or10–80temperature evidence, no year/REX transfer. 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: PDF undated; linked by official2018USlaunch dated2017-08-28. URL migration timestamp is not publication date.