BMW i3 EV Range & Charging
The 2021 BMW i3 is EPA-rated for up to 200 miles of electric range, and recharges in about 7 hours on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
Latest model year (2021):
The BMW i3 is rated for up to 200 mi of electric range, recharging in about 7 hours on Level 2.
BMW i3 EV Range — All Years
| Year | Trim | Motor | Range | City Range | Hwy Range | 120V Charge | 240V Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021Config 1 of 4 | Auto (A1) | 125 kW AC Induction | 153 mi | 166.5 mi | 136.4 mi | — | 7 h |
| 2021Config 2 of 4 | Auto (A1) | 135 kW AC Induction | 153 mi | 166.5 mi | 136.4 mi | — | 7 h |
| 2021Config 3 of 4 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 125 kW DCPM | 200 mi | — | — | — | 7 h |
| 2021Config 4 of 4 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 135 kW DCPM | 200 mi | — | — | — | 7 h |
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 153 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 200 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2019Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 153 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2019Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 200 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2018Config 1 of 3 | — | — | 114 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2018Config 2 of 3 | — | — | 107 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2018Config 3 of 3 | — | — | 180 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2017Config 1 of 3 | — | — | 114 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2017Config 2 of 3 | — | — | 81 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2017Config 3 of 3 | — | — | 180 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2016Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 81 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2016Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 150 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2015Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 81 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2015Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 150 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 i3 data analysis
How BMW i3 EPA electric range varies
Across 18 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2021 BMW i3, EPA electric range runs from 81 miles to 200 miles. The strongest figure belongs to the 2019 BMW i3 at 200 miles, and the weakest to the 2017 car at 81 miles — a spread of 147%. 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 i3 would be misleading.
What changed for 2021
Average EPA electric range for the 2021 BMW i3 is 177 miles, against 177 miles for the 2020 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 i3 data
This page lists every 2015 through 2021 BMW i3 record we hold for this measurement — 18 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 i3 numbers
The 2015 through 2021 BMW i3 entries here cover the variants Auto (A1) and Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L. 2021 is the busiest model year in the record with 4 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 i3 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 i3 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 i3 EV Range
How far can the BMW i3 go on a charge?
The BMW i3 is EPA-rated for up to 200 miles of electric range (2021 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 i3 take to charge?
On a 240-volt Level 2 charger the BMW i3 takes about 7 hours for a full charge. DC fast charging, where supported, is far quicker but is not part of the EPA data set.