BMW

BMW i3

Price $44,950 – $54,990
Fuel consumption < 7.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 75%(view ratings)
BMW’s electric car has seen its driving range increase over the last few years, and it’s now estimated at 246 kilometres on a full charge. The sporty i3s relies on a 181-horsepower motor compared to 167 hp in the base i3, and in both cases, we can equip the car with a gasoline engine acting as an on-board generator, providing increased range by simply filling the fuel tank. The i3 boasts a four-passenger cockpit dressed in materials created from renewable sources.

BMW i3

Pricing
MSRP CA$54,990
Fees CA$2,848
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$1,035/month
Powertrain
Combined power N/A
Combined torque N/A
Engine N/A I-2
Power 38 hp @ 4,750 rpm (28 kW)
Torque 41 lb·ft @ 4,500 – 5,180 rpm (56 N·m)
Induction Atmospheric
Fuel type Premium
Engine Electric
Power 181 hp @ 4,800 rpm (135 kW)
Torque 199 lb·ft @ 0 – 1,000 rpm (270 N·m)
Transmission Single-speed
Drivetrain RWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy 42.2 kWh
Voltage 352 V
Charging times
  • 120V: N/A
  • 240V: 7.0 h
  • 400V: N/A
Cooling Liquid
Drivetrain structure N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Hatchback
Category Electric, Subcompact luxury car
Assembly Leipzig, DE
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 7.8 L/100km (1.9 Lₑ/100km)
Highway 7.5 L/100km (2.3 Lₑ/100km)
Combined 7.7 L/100km (2.1 Lₑ/100km)
Autonomy 116 km
Electric autonomy 203 km
CO₂ emissions 14 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof optional
Heated front seats optional
Smart key optional
Forward collision warning optional
Autonomous emergency braking optional
Adaptive cruise control optional
GPS optional
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
Apple CarPlay compatible optional
Sirius XM optional
Bluetooth audio optional
Wi-Fi hotspot optional
Premium audio system optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion with assist
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P175/55R20
Rear tires P175/55R20
Safety
Seat belts 4
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,016 mm (158″)
Width 1,791 mm (71″)
Height 1,590 mm (63″)
Wheelbase 2,570 mm (101″)
Weight 1,501 kg (3,309 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 4
Trunk between 260 l and 1,100 l
Fuel tank 9 l (2 gal)
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.7 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h 4.8 s (manufacturer)
Top speed 160 km/h (99 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance 45 m
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 8/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 7/10
Overall 7/10
Average 75%(view ratings)