BMW i3

The 2021 BMW i3 RWD has an EPA-estimated range of 153 miles, the longest range among the 2 trims listed for 2021.

Across model years 2014 to 2021, EPA-estimated range for the i3 runs from 81 to 153 miles.

The most efficient version is the 2017 BEV (60 Amp-hour battery) at 270 Wh/mi (3.70 mi/kWh).

  • Best range153 mi
  • Best efficiency270 Wh/mi (3.70 mi/kWh)
  • Model years2014 to 2021
  • Trims listed13
BMW i3 trims, most efficient first. EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov; efficiency includes charging losses.
YearTrimTypeEPA rangeWh/mimi/kWhPowertrain
2017BEV (60 Amp-hour battery)Electric81 mi2703.70RWD, 125 kW AC Induction
2016BEVElectric81 mi2703.70RWD, 125 kW AC Induction
2015BEVElectric81 mi2703.70RWD, 125 kW AC Induction
2014BEVElectric81 mi2703.70RWD, 125 kW AC Induction
2018(94Ah)Electric114 mi2863.49RWD, 125 kW AC Induction
2017BEV (94 Amp-hour battery)Electric114 mi2903.45RWD, 125 kW AC Induction
2021RWDElectric153 mi2983.36RWD, 125 kW AC Induction
2021sElectric153 mi2983.36RWD, 135 kW AC Induction
2020RWDElectric153 mi2983.36RWD, 125 kW AC Induction
2020sElectric153 mi2983.36RWD, 135 kW AC Induction
2019RWDElectric153 mi2983.36RWD, 125 kW AC Induction
2019sElectric153 mi2983.36RWD, 135 kW AC Induction
2018s (94Ah)Electric107 mi3003.34RWD, 125 kW AC Induction

Data updated .