BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah 2018-2022 - Compare Electric Car USA Specs

Specifications and Dimensions

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General Info

Years of Production When the car first came out and when they stopped making it: 2018-2022 (Discontinued)

Market Availability: EU, USA

Country of Manufacture Country where final assembly of the car took place

Germany

Body Style Vehicle category based on its shape and layout: Hatchback

Range and Efficiency

Range Range on a full charge: EPA (USA), WLTP (EU), NEDC (EU old), GCC (Green Cars Compare): WLTP

EPA

NEDC

GCC

191 mi 219 out of 257 153 mi 153 out of 177 223 mi 28 out of 56 158 mi 204 out of 260

Battery Capacity Nominal (total energy storage), Usable (accessible portion): Nominal

Usable

42.2 kWh 132 out of 170 37.9 kWh 162 out of 198

Efficiency Higher efficiency means lower energy consumption: Energy/Range

Range/Energy

24 kWh/100 mi 32 out of 215 4.17 mi/kWh 46 out of 245

Charging

Max AC Charging: 11 kW 10 out of 24

Max DC Charging: 50 kW 80 out of 86

Architecture Higher voltage allows to charge faster and use less wiring: 400 V

Charge Port The port type impacts charging speed and station compatibility

CCS Type 1

Performance

Drive Type Motor types: PMSM (Permanent Magnet Synchronous), IM (AC Induction), EESM (Externally Excited Synchronous): RWD 1 motor: PMSM

Motor Peak power and torque of the car's electric motor(s): Power

Torque

135 kW (181 hp) 154 out of 200 184 lb-ft 172 out of 194

0-60 mph Acceleration time from a standstill: 7.2 s 56 out of 118

Top Speed The fastest the car can go (max speed): 93 mph 56 out of 72

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Dimensions

Length Car's body length (front to back bumper): 157.9 in 208 out of 235

Width Car's body width including or excluding side mirrors: with Mirrors

w/o Mirrors

80.3 in 70 out of 108 69.9 in 79 out of 101

Height Car's body height (from ground to highest point): 62.9 in 79 out of 160

Wheelbase Distance between centers of front and rear wheels (affects ride and handling): 101.2 in 119 out of 142

Cargo and Towing

Number of Seats Total passenger capacity of the car (including driver): 4

Curb Weight Car's weight without passengers or cargo: 2972 lb 516 out of 544

Cargo Volume Cargo capacity: Trunk (rear seats up), Max (rear seats folded), Frunk (front hood): Trunk

Max

Frunk

9.2 ft³ 141 out of 160 38.8 ft³ 149 out of 190 No Data

Towing Capacity Maximum weight the car can tow safely with a trailer that has its own brakes: No Data

Last Updated:

July 04, 2024

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Range Map

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Light green area: Round-trip
Dark green area: One-way

Charging

Slow (AC)

Fast (DC)

Home and Office (AC) Charging

Fast (DC) Charging

This car does not support DC fast charging

This car is not is not sold in the USA and therefore not compatible with US charging stations. To see compatible DC chargers, switch your website version to Global

NEMA 5-15

Output:: 1.8 kW

120 V, 15 A, 1-phase

NEMA 5-20

Output:: 2.4 kW

120 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-20

Output:: 4.8 kW

240 V, 20 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-30

Output:: 7.2 kW

240 V, 30 A, 1-phase

NEMA 14-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

NEMA 6-50

Output:: 9.6 kW

240 V, 40 A, 1-phase

CCS DC 50 kW

Output:: 50 kW

CCS DC 100 kW

Output:: 100 kW

CCS DC 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

CCS DC 200 kW

Output:: 200 kW

CCS DC 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

CCS DC 350 kW

Output:: 350 kW

Supercharger V2 Split 75 kW

Output:: 75 kW

Supercharger V2 150 kW

Output:: 150 kW

Supercharger V3 250 kW

Output:: 250 kW

Charging power is limited by the car’s on-board charger ( kW) Charging power is limited by the car’s DC charging capability (50 kW)

The car only accepts single-phase current (max 240 V)

1

The car’s DC charging capability at 400V stations is limited to 50 kW

Time

h min

Avg. Rate

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Avg. Power

kW

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AC Charging 20–80%

Using a outlet, charging the BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

For deeper insights like added range, charging costs, and more, plus the ability to tweak settings manually, check out the Charging Calculator.

DC Charging 20–80%

Using a station, charging the BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) from 20% to 80% takes around h min. Plug it in now, and it’ll be good to go by .

For deeper insights like added range, charging costs, and more, plus the ability to tweak settings manually, check out the Charging Calculator.

Overview

The BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) is an all-electric rear-wheel drive hatchback. It came out in 2018 replacing the older BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018). BMW stopped making the BEV 120 Ah in 2022. You can still find BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) on the used car market, with prices starting around $14,174. The car is not available on the US market.

The BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) has a 42.2 kWh battery pack, allowing it to travel up to 158 mi on a single charge — ranked №800 out of 928 electric vehicles.

How powerful is it? How fast does it accelerate?

The BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) is equipped with a powertrain that delivers up to 135 kW (181 hp) of power and 184 lb-ft of torque.

This enables a 0 to 60 mph acceleration in 7.2 seconds (№56 out of 118 ranked positions, among 928 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions) and a top speed of 93 mph.

How far can it go on single charge? What is the real-world range?

The estimated real-world range for BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) is 158 miles, ranking it №204 out of 260 ranked positions. Several conditions can influence this range:

Speed: The battery drains faster at higher speeds.
Temperature: Extreme temperatures can impact range.
Terrain: Range is reduced on hilly or mountainous terrain.
Driving style: Aggressive driving behaviors, such as frequent acceleration and braking, decrease efficiency.
Feature utilization: Climate control and media system usage also affect range.

These figures are approximations, and your actual driving range may vary. When planning trips, consider these factors and be prepared for potential charging stops.

For trip planning assistance, utilize the EV Navigation interactive map.

What charging options are available? How long does it take to charge it?

The BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) in the USA is equipped with a CCS Type 1 charging port. You can charge it conveniently at home using a standard outlet, or utilize any public AC charging station with the appropriate cable. However, the car's built-in charger (inverter) limits the maximum AC charging speed to 11 kW, which translates to roughly 41 miles of range added per hour.

For faster charging, use DC fast-charging stations. The BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) supports a maximum DC charging rate of 50 kW, but it's important to note that battery temperature and current charge level can affect the actual charging speed you'll experience.

To estimate charging time, rate, and cost, you can use EV Charging Calculator.

How big is it? What are the dimensions (length, width, height)?

BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022) comes in the following dimensions:

Length: 157.9 in
Width: 80.3 in (including side mirrors) or #WIDTH_WO_MIRRORS_VALUE# in (excluding side mirrors)
Height: 62.9 in
Wheelbase: 101.2 in (distance between the center of the front and rear wheels)
Curb weight: 2972 lbs (weight of the empty car, no people or cargo)

How much cargo space does it offer? Does it have a front trunk?

Behind the rear seats of the BMW i3 BEV 120 Ah (2018-2022), you'll find 9.2 cubic feet of storage space (№141 out of 160 ranked positions, among 928 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

Folding down the rear seats expands the total cargo capacity to 38.8 cubic feet (№149 out of 190 ranked positions, among 928 electric vehicles, with some cars sharing positions).

The car doesn’t have a “frunk” (front trunk).

Is it suitable for towing? What is the maximum towing capacity?

The car isn’t officially rated for towing.

Previous Generation

BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018)

Next Generation

There are no newer versions of this car

User Rating

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GCC Score

5.4 / 10

Value for Money

7.8

Range and Efficiency

6.2

Charging

5.2

Performance

3.2

Cargo and Towing

4.3

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