BMW i8 Transmission Specifications

The 2020 BMW i8 uses Automatic 6-spd transmission, depending on engine and trim.

Latest model year (2020):

The BMW i8 comes with Automatic 6-spd.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 9, 2026

BMW i8 Transmission — All Years

YearTrimEngineTransmissionDriveMPG Comb.
2020Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive27
2020Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive27
2019Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive27
2019Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive27
2017Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive28
2016Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive28
2015Auto 6-spd, 3 cyl, 1.5 L3 1.5LAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive28

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 Transmission FAQ

What transmission does the BMW i8 have?

The BMW i8 is offered with Automatic 6-spd (2020 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.

Does the BMW i8 come with a manual transmission?

No manual transmission is listed for the BMW i8 in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.

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