BMW

BMW i3

Price $45,500 – $49,500
Fuel consumption < 6.3 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 80%(view ratings)
This little ride has an eccentric look and is proud of it! It's easy to see that this isn’t your run-of-the-mill car. It's the first 100% electric car ever sold by BMW. Able to travel nearly 150 km in electric mode, the little i3 can be equipped with an optional 650-cc motorcycle engine that, once the batteries are drained, supplies the electric motor for a few more kilometres.

BMW i3

Pricing
MSRP CA$45,500
Fees CA$1,035
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$856/month
Powertrain
Engine Electric
Power 168 hp @ 4,800 rpm (125 kW)
Torque 184 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (249 N·m)
Transmission Single-speed
Drivetrain RWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy 19.0 kWh
Voltage 360 V
Charging times
  • 120V: 15.0 h
  • 240V: 6.0 h
  • 400V: N/A
Cooling Liquid
Drivetrain structure N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Hatchback
Category Electric
Assembly Leipzig, DE
Generation N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City N/A
Highway N/A
Combined N/A
Electric autonomy 160 km
CO₂ emissions 0 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats standard
Smart key optional
Adaptive cruise control optional
GPS optional
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
Apple CarPlay compatible not available
Android Auto compatible not available
Sirius XM optional
Premium audio system optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering N/A
Turning diameter 10 m (32′)
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, multi-link
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P155/70R19
Rear tires P155/70R19
Safety
Seat belts 4
Dimensions / Weight
Length 3,998 mm (157″)
Width 1,775 mm (70″)
Height 1,577 mm (62″)
Wheelbase 2,570 mm (101″)
Front track 1,572 mm (62″)
Rear track 1,575 mm (62″)
Weight 1,195 kg (2,635 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 4
Trunk between 261 l and 1,099 l
Towing capacity N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h 7.2 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h 7.2 s (manufacturer)
Top speed 150 km/h (93 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance N/A
Warranty
Base warranty 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 9/10
Reliability 7/10
Safety 6/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 8/10
Average 80%(view ratings)