BMW i3 Annual Fuel Cost

Running a 2021 BMW i3 costs about $600 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.

Latest model year (2021):

The BMW i3 costs an estimated $650/year in fuel.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

BMW i3 Fuel Cost — All Years

YearTrimEngineFuelMPG Comb.Annual CostCO₂ (g/mi)GHG Score
2021Auto (A1)Electricity113$65010
2021Auto (A1)Electricity113$65010
2021Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L2 0.6LPremium Gasoline31$2,4502210
2021Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L2 0.6LPremium Gasoline31$2,4502210
2020Auto (A1)Electricity113$65010
2020Auto (A1)Electricity113$65010
2020Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L2 0.6LPremium Gasoline31$2,4502210
2020Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L2 0.6LPremium Gasoline31$2,4502210
2019Auto (A1)Electricity113$65010
2019Auto (A1)Electricity113$65010
2019Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L2 0.6LPremium Gasoline31$2,4502210
2019Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L2 0.6LPremium Gasoline31$2,4502210
2018Auto (A1)Electricity118$65010
2018Auto (A1)Electricity112$65010
2018Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L2 0.6LPremium Gasoline35$2,1502910
2018Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L2 0.6LPremium Gasoline35$2,1502910
2017Auto (A1)Electricity118$65010
2017Auto (A1)Electricity124$60010
2017Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L2 0.6LPremium Gasoline35$2,1502910
2016Auto (A1)Electricity124$60010
2016Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L2 0.6LPremium Gasoline39$1,9503710
2015Auto (A1)Electricity124$60010
2015Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L2 0.6LPremium Gasoline39$1,9504010

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 Fuel Cost FAQ

How much does it cost to fuel the BMW i3?

The estimated annual fuel cost for the BMW i3 is $600 per year, based on 15,000 miles of driving and average fuel prices. Costs vary by trim and engine.

How much CO₂ does the BMW i3 produce?

The BMW i3 produces approximately — grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.

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