BMW i8 EV Range & Charging
The 2020 BMW i8 is EPA-rated for up to 330 miles of electric range.
Latest model year (2020):
The BMW i8 is rated for up to 330 mi of electric range.
BMW i8 EV Range — All Years
| Year | Trim | Motor | Range | City Range | Hwy Range | 120V Charge | 240V Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 105kW DCPM | 320 mi | — | — | — | 3 h |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 105kW DCPM | 320 mi | — | — | — | 3 h |
| 2019Config 1 of 2 | — | — | 320 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2019Config 2 of 2 | — | — | 320 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 330 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 330 mi | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 330 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 i8 data analysis
How BMW i8 EPA electric range varies
Across 7 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2020 BMW i8, EPA electric range runs from 320 miles to 330 miles. The strongest figure belongs to the 2015 BMW i8 at 330 miles, and the weakest to the 2020 car (Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L) at 320 miles — a spread of 3%. The narrow spread means any year of the BMW i8 in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.
What changed for 2020
Average EPA electric range for the 2020 BMW i8 is 320 miles, against 320 miles for the 2019 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 i8 data
This page lists every 2015 through 2020 BMW i8 record we hold for this measurement — 7 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.
Where these BMW i8 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 i8 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 i8 EV Range
How far can the BMW i8 go on a charge?
The BMW i8 is EPA-rated for up to 330 miles of electric range (2020 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 i8 take to charge?
Charge times depend on the onboard charger and the outlet used — see the table above for the figures we have verified.