2016 · Subcompact Car · Electric
2016 BMW i3 range & efficiency
The 2016 BMW i3 is a subcompact car with one EPA-rated configuration. Its most efficient version is rated 124 MPGe combined (27 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 81 miles. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2015 model. Among 39 subcompact cars rated for 2016, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $729 a year to fuel.
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Energy use
The 2016 BMW i3 uses 27 kWh per 100 miles (16.8 kWh/100 km), which is 3.7 miles per kWh or 124 MPGe combined.
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 124 MPGe |
| Energy use | 27 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 16.8 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 3.70 |
How it ranks among 2016 Subcompact Cars
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
i3 MPGe across model years
Full history →1 EPA-rated configuration
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD · Electric motor (125 kW) · Single-speed i3 BEV |
Electric | 137 MPGe | 111 MPGe | 124 MPGe | 81 mi | $729 |
Specs (most efficient configuration)
- Fuel
- Electricity
- Engine / motor
- Electric motor (125 kW)
- Transmission
- Single-speed
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Electricity use
- 27 kWh/100 mi
- Charge time (240V)
- 4 hrs
- Passenger volume
- 84 cu ft
- Cargo volume
- 15 cu ft
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 0 g/mi
- EPA fuel economy score
- 10/10
- EPA greenhouse gas score
- 10/10
2016 BMW i3 vs. rivals
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Same year, other powertrains: 2016 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid (117 MPGe + 39 MPG)
Frequently asked questions
What is the range of the 2016 BMW i3?
The EPA rates the 2016 BMW i3 at up to 81 miles on a full charge.
How efficient is the 2016 BMW i3?
Up to 124 MPGe combined, which is 27 kWh per 100 miles.
What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2016 BMW i3?
The 2016 BMW i3 uses 27 kWh per 100 miles (16.8 kWh/100 km), which is 3.7 miles per kWh or 124 MPGe combined.
How much does it cost to charge a 2016 BMW i3?
Charging from empty to its full 81-mile EPA range draws about 22 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $4 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 BMW i3 per year?
About $729 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $4.86 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.