BMW i3 Transmission Specifications
The 2021 BMW i3 uses Automatic (A1) transmission, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2021):
The BMW i3 comes with Automatic (A1).
BMW i3 Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 2 0.6L | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2021 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 2 0.6L | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 2 0.6L | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2020 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 2 0.6L | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 113 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 2 0.6L | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2019 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 2 0.6L | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 31 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 118 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 112 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 2 0.6L | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2018 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 2 0.6L | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 118 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 124 |
| 2017 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 2 0.6L | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 35 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 124 |
| 2016 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 2 0.6L | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 39 |
| 2015 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 124 |
| 2015 | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 2 0.6L | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 39 |
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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the BMW i3 have?
The BMW i3 is offered with Automatic (A1) (2021 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the BMW i3 come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the BMW i3 in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.