BMW i8 Annual Fuel Cost
Running a 2020 BMW i8 costs about $2,700 per year in fuel, based on 15,000 miles of driving at average U.S. fuel prices.
Latest model year (2020):
The BMW i8 costs an estimated $2,800/year in fuel (191 g CO₂/mi).
BMW i8 Fuel Cost — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Fuel | MPG Comb. | Annual Cost | CO₂ (g/mi) | GHG Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020Config 1 of 2 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Premium Gasoline | 27 | $2,800 | 191 | 10 |
| 2020Config 2 of 2 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Premium Gasoline | 27 | $2,800 | 191 | 10 |
| 2019Config 1 of 2 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Premium Gasoline | 27 | $2,800 | 191 | 10 |
| 2019Config 2 of 2 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Premium Gasoline | 27 | $2,800 | 191 | 10 |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Premium Gasoline | 28 | $2,700 | 199 | 10 |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Premium Gasoline | 28 | $2,700 | 198 | 9 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L | 3 1.5L | Premium Gasoline | 28 | $2,700 | 198 | 10 |
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 estimated annual fuel cost varies
Across 7 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2020 BMW i8, estimated annual fuel cost runs from $2,700 to $2,800. The strongest figure belongs to the 2017 BMW i8 (Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L) at $2,700, and the weakest to the 2019 car (Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L) at $2,800 — a spread of 4%. 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 estimated annual fuel cost for the 2020 BMW i8 is $2,800, against $2,800 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 Fuel Cost
How much does it cost to fuel the BMW i8?
The estimated annual fuel cost for the BMW i8 is $2,700 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 i8 produce?
The BMW i8 produces approximately 199 grams of CO₂ per mile. Lower numbers mean fewer emissions. See the table for per-trim details.
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