Global EV Comparison: Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 vs BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah

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General Info

Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) for as low as €14900, while the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) begins at €14900.

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is a Liftback, whereas the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) is a Hatchback.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Years of Production 2019-2022 2017-2018
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea Germany
Body Style Liftback Hatchback
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €14900 €14900
GCC Score 4.9 5.1

Range and Efficiency

While the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018).

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Range (EPA) 274 km 183 km
Range (WLTP) 311 km - Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC) 262 km 199 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 40.4 kWh 33.2 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 38.3 kWh 27.2 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 14.6 kWh/100 km 13.7 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.84 km/kWh 7.32 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.3 6.2

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 50 kW, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) maxes out at 44 kW.

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.4 kW, whereas the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 7.4 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 44 kW 50 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 3.9 4

Performance

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) is rear-wheel drive, while the Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) offers a front-wheel drive system.

The BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 125 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 168 hp
Motor Torque 295 Nm 250 Nm
0-100 km/h 9.7 s 7.3 s
Top Speed 165 km/h 150 km/h
Performance Score 3 3.2

Dimensions

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) is longer and wider, but the BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah (2017-2018) is taller.

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Length 4470 mm 4011 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2045 mm 2039 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1820 mm 1775 mm
Height 1450 mm 1598 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2570 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 (2019-2022) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in in the EU.

Property Hyundai Ioniq Electric Gen 2 BMW i3 BEV 94 Ah
Number of Seats 5 4
Curb Weight 1602 kg 1320 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 357 l 260 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1417 l 1100 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 4.1 4.3
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