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2014 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid MPG & fuel economy

The 2014 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid is a subcompact car with one EPA-rated configuration. This plug-in hybrid covers about 72 miles on electricity (117 MPGe), then returns 39 MPG on gas. Among 38 subcompact cars rated for 2014, it ranks 5th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $905 a year to fuel.

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Combined 117 MPGe + 39 MPG 127 MPGe + 41 MPG city · 107 MPGe + 37 MPG hwy
Driving range 150 mi 72 mi on electricity
Your fuel cost $905 15,000 mi/yr · $6.03 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2014 #5 of 38 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

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Fuel average

The 2014 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 16.6 km/L (6.0 L/100 km), or 39 MPG combined: 17.4 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 117 MPGe.

MPGkm/LL/100 km
City (gas)4117.45.7
Highway (gas)3715.76.4
Combined (gas)3916.66.0

How it ranks among 2014 Subcompact Cars

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  1. 1BMW i3124 MPGe $729
  2. 2Chevrolet Spark EV119 MPGe $756
  3. 3Fiat 500e116 MPGe $783
  4. 4Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
  5. 5BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid117 MPGe + 39 MPG $905
  6. 38Bentley Continental GT Convertible15 MPG $3,950
2014 i3 Plug-in HybridOther subcompact carsClass median: $2,247/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

i3 Plug-in Hybrid MPG across model years

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1 EPA-rated configuration

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · 0.6L 2-cyl · Single-speed
i3 REX
Plug-in hybrid 127 MPGe + 41 MPG 107 MPGe + 37 MPG 117 MPGe + 39 MPG 150 mi $905

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Premium gas + electricity
Engine / motor
0.6L 2-cyl
Transmission
Single-speed
Drivetrain
RWD
Electricity use
29 kWh/100 mi
All-electric range
72 mi
Charge time (240V)
4 hrs
Passenger volume
84 cu ft
Cargo volume
15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂
40 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
10/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
10/10

2014 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid vs. rivals

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Same year, other powertrains: 2014 BMW i3 (124 MPGe)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2014 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid?

Up to 117 MPGe + 39 MPG combined.

What fuel does the 2014 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid use?

Premium gas + electricity (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2014 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid?

The 2014 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 16.6 km/L (6.0 L/100 km), or 39 MPG combined: 17.4 km/L in the city and 15.7 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 117 MPGe.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2014 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid per year?

About $905 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, or $6.03 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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