BMW 3 Series EV Range & Charging
The 2024 BMW 3 Series is EPA-rated for up to 350 miles of electric range.
Latest model year (2024):
The BMW 3 Series is rated for up to 350 mi of electric range.
BMW 3 Series EV Range — All Years
| Year | Trim | Motor | Range | City Range | Hwy Range | 120V Charge | 240V Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 310 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2024Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 300 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2023Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 310 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2023Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 300 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2022Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 320 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2022Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 290 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2021Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 290 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2021Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 320 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 350 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 350 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 350 mi | — | — | — | — |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
BMW 3 Series data analysis
How BMW 3 Series EPA electric range varies
Across 11 configurations recorded for the 2016 through 2024 BMW 3 Series, EPA electric range runs from 290 miles to 350 miles. The strongest figure belongs to the 2016 BMW 3 Series at 350 miles, and the weakest to the 2022 car at 290 miles — a spread of 21%. A gap that wide means the model year and configuration you buy matter more than the nameplate does: quoting a single number for the BMW 3 Series would be misleading.
What changed for 2024
Average EPA electric range for the 2024 BMW 3 Series is 305 miles, against 305 miles for the 2023 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.
How to read this BMW 3 Series data
This page lists every 2016 through 2024 BMW 3 Series record we hold for this measurement — 11 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.
Configurations behind these BMW 3 Series numbers
The 2016 through 2024 BMW 3 Series entries here span 7 model years of published measurements for this figure. 2024 is the busiest model year in the record with 2 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted EPA electric range figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.
Where these BMW 3 Series figures come from
Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The BMW 3 Series record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.
Frequently Asked Questions About 3 Series EV Range
How far can the BMW 3 Series go on a charge?
The BMW 3 Series is EPA-rated for up to 350 miles of electric range (2024 model year). Real-world range drops in cold weather, at highway speeds, and with heavy climate control use — plan for roughly 70–80% of the rated figure in winter.
How long does the BMW 3 Series take to charge?
Charge times depend on the onboard charger and the outlet used — see the table above for the figures we have verified.