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.
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 · Rear-Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Usable battery | 37.9 kWh |
| Total battery | 42.2 kWh |
| Fast charging, up to | 50 kW |
| Home charging, up to | Not available yet |
| 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 · 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.
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 · Rear-Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Length | 158.3 in |
| Width, without mirrors | Not available yet |
| Width, with mirrors | 80.3 in |
| Height | 62.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in |
| Weight | 2,965 lb |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in |
Comfort & technology
Explore the comfort and technology offered for this version.
| At a glance | i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | Not available yet |
| Android Auto | Not available yet |
| Wireless phone charging | Offered |
| Ventilated seats | Not available yet |
| Heated rear seats | Not available yet |
| Heated steering wheel | Not available yet |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not available yet |
| Lane keeping assistance | Not available yet |
| Automatic emergency braking | Not available yet |
| Hands-free driving | 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.
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 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Manufacturer acceleration time from 0 to 60 mph
7.2 s · BMW of North America
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- 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.
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Gross battery energy capacity
42.2 kWh · BMW of North America
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i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Usable battery energy capacity
37.9 kWh · BMW of North America
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- 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.
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Manufacturer curb weight; equipment may affect actual weight
2965 lb · BMW of North America
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- 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.
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Peak DC charging input power
50 kW · BMW of North America
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- Exact US2019 BEV, no range-extender transfer
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- 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.
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Reported EPA combined electric driving range estimate
153 mi · Source
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Reported ground clearance; suspension and equipment may affect actual clearance
5.5 in · BMW of North America
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- Exact US2019 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.
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Overall vehicle height
62.9 in · BMW of North America
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- 1fd4dab6d9836767d091f7a46145b16ac5914df5d424bc0196a7f6a3e93f1054
- Reported trim
- Exact US2019 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.
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Overall vehicle length
158.3 in · BMW of North America
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- Exact US2019 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.
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Reported vehicle system horsepower; not inferred from individual motors
170 hp · BMW of North America
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- Exact US2019 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.
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Maximum vehicle system torque
184 lb-ft · BMW of North America
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- Exact US2019 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.
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Distance between front and rear axle centers
101.2 in · BMW of North America
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- 1fd4dab6d9836767d091f7a46145b16ac5914df5d424bc0196a7f6a3e93f1054
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- Exact US2019 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.
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Vehicle width including mirrors
80.3 in · BMW of North America
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- 1fd4dab6d9836767d091f7a46145b16ac5914df5d424bc0196a7f6a3e93f1054
- Reported trim
- Exact US2019 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.
i3 · Rear-Wheel Drive · Wireless phone charging offered; standard or optional status requires equipment check
Offered · BMW of North America
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- Exact US2019 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.
- Equipment scope
- Exact US2019 i3/i3s BEV or US2027 i7 xDrive50/xDrive60, all configured EPA wheel/tire variants. Availability includes optional equipment; verify fitted equipment. US2019 inductive phone tray is available, not claimed standard; no WiFi trial transferred to phone charging. US2027 named wireless AppleCarPlay/AndroidAuto, front15W inductive tray and front ventilation documented; rear ventilation optional. LaneKeeping active lane return and ForwardCollisionMitigation braking documented, system/driver limitations apply. No HighwayAssistant/ACC, heated wheel/rear seats or heat pump inferred where not explicitly documented. Compatible devices required; not autonomous driving. No REX, gasoline, other-market or other-year transfer.
