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2017 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid MPG & fuel economy
The 2017 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid is a subcompact car with one EPA-rated configuration. This plug-in hybrid covers about 97 miles on electricity (111 MPGe), then returns 35 MPG on gas. That's down 4 MPG from the 2016 model. Among 43 subcompact cars rated for 2017, it ranks 4th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $909 a year to fuel.
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Fuel average
The 2017 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 14.9 km/L (6.7 L/100 km), or 35 MPG combined: 15.3 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 111 MPGe.
| MPG | km/L | L/100 km | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City (gas) | 36 | 15.3 | 6.5 |
| Highway (gas) | 33 | 14.0 | 7.1 |
| Combined (gas) | 35 | 14.9 | 6.7 |
How it ranks among 2017 Subcompact Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
i3 Plug-in Hybrid MPG across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · 0.6L 2-cyl · Single-speed i3 REX (94 Amp-hour battery) |
Plug-in hybrid | 118 MPGe + 36 MPG | 103 MPGe + 33 MPG | 111 MPGe + 35 MPG | 180 mi | $909 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Premium gas + electricity
- Engine / motor
- 0.6L 2-cyl
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 30 kWh/100 mi
- All-electric range
- 97 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 5 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 84 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 15 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 29 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 10/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2017 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid vs. rivals
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Frequently asked questions
What is the gas mileage of the 2017 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid?
Up to 111 MPGe + 35 MPG combined.
What fuel does the 2017 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 2017 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid?
The 2017 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid's fuel average is 14.9 km/L (6.7 L/100 km), or 35 MPG combined: 15.3 km/L in the city and 14.0 km/L on the highway. On electricity it is rated 111 MPGe.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid per year?
About $909 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.95/gal premium gas, or $6.06 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.