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2017 BMW i3 range & efficiency

The 2017 BMW i3 is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 124 MPGe combined (27 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 81 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 118 to 124 MPGe. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2016 model. Among 43 subcompact cars rated for 2017, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $729 a year to fuel.

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Efficiency 124 MPGe 137 MPGe city · 111 MPGe hwy

Driving range 114 mi 4 hrs to charge at 240V

Your fuel cost $729 15,000 mi/yr · $4.86 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2017 #1 of 43 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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Miles per year Electricity $/kWh

$3.94to charge from empty (~22 kWh from the wall)

81 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2017 BMW i3 uses 27 kWh per 100 miles (16.8 kWh/100 km), which is 3.7 miles per kWh or 124 MPGe combined.

	Value
Combined	124 MPGe
Energy use	27 kWh/100 mi
Metric	16.8 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh	3.70

How it ranks among 2017 Subcompact Cars

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1BMW i3124 MPGe $729
2Mitsubishi i-MiEV112 MPGe $810
3Fiat 500e112 MPGe $810
4BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid111 MPGe + 35 MPG $909
5Ford Fiesta35 MPG $1,329
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43Toyota Mirai67 MPGe $8,060

2017 i3Other subcompact carsClass median: $2,370/yr

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

i3 MPGe across model years

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2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · Electric motor (125 kW) · Single-speed i3 BEV (60 Amp-hour battery)	Electric	137 MPGe	111 MPGe	124 MPGe	81 mi	$729
RWD · Electric motor (125 kW) · Single-speed i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery)	Electric	129 MPGe	106 MPGe	118 MPGe	114 mi	$783

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Electricity
Engine / motor: Electric motor (125 kW)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: RWD
Electricity use: 27 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V): 4 hrs
Passenger volume: 84 cu ft
Cargo volume: 15 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 0 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 10/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 10/10

2017 BMW i3 vs. rivals

vs BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid 111 MPGe + 35 MPG · $909/yr i3 saves $180/yr vs Audi A3 29 MPG · $1,603/yr i3 saves $874/yr vs Audi TT Coupe 26 MPG · $1,788/yr i3 saves $1,059/yr vs Audi A5 26 MPG · $2,279/yr i3 saves $1,550/yr vs Lexus RC 26 MPG · $2,279/yr i3 saves $1,550/yr vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class 28 MPG · $2,116/yr i3 saves $1,387/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2017 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid (111 MPGe + 35 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2017 BMW i3?

The EPA rates the 2017 BMW i3 at up to 114 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2017 BMW i3?

Up to 124 MPGe combined, which is 27 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2017 BMW i3?

The 2017 BMW i3 uses 27 kWh per 100 miles (16.8 kWh/100 km), which is 3.7 miles per kWh or 124 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2017 BMW i3?

Charging from empty to its full 81-mile EPA range draws about 22 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $4 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 BMW i3 per year?

About $729 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $4.86 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.