2019 · Subcompact Car · Electric

2019 BMW i3 range & efficiency

The 2019 BMW i3 is a subcompact car offered in 2 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 113 MPGe combined (29.8 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 153 miles. That's down 5 MPGe from the 2018 model. Among 43 subcompact cars rated for 2019, it ranks 1st for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $805 a year to fuel.

Compare

Efficiency 113 MPGe 124 MPGe city · 102 MPGe hwy

Driving range 153 mi 5 hrs to charge at 240V

Your fuel cost $805 15,000 mi/yr · $5.36 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2019 #1 of 43 Subcompact Cars by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

Your mileage and prices are saved and used across the site.

Miles per year Electricity $/kWh

$8.21to charge from empty (~46 kWh from the wall)

153 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2019 BMW i3 uses 29.8 kWh per 100 miles (18.5 kWh/100 km), which is 3.4 miles per kWh or 113 MPGe combined.

	Value
Combined	113 MPGe
Energy use	29.8 kWh/100 mi
Metric	18.5 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh	3.36

How it ranks among 2019 Subcompact Cars

Full class ranking →

1BMW i3113 MPGe $805
2Fiat 500e112 MPGe $810
3BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid100 MPGe + 31 MPG $948
4Chevrolet Spark33 MPG $1,409
5Ford Fiesta31 MPG $1,500
···
43Toyota Mirai67 MPGe $8,060

2019 i3Other subcompact carsClass median: $2,370/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

i3 MPGe across model years

Full history →

2 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · Electric motor (125 kW) · Single-speed i3	Electric	124 MPGe	102 MPGe	113 MPGe	153 mi	$805
RWD · Electric motor (135 kW) · Single-speed i3s	Electric	124 MPGe	102 MPGe	113 MPGe	153 mi	$805

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Electricity
Engine / motor: Electric motor (125 kW)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: RWD
Electricity use: 29.8 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V): 5 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

2019 BMW i3 vs. rivals

vs BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid 100 MPGe + 31 MPG · $948/yr i3 saves $143/yr vs Audi A3 29 MPG · $1,603/yr i3 saves $799/yr vs Lexus LC Hybrid 30 MPG · $1,975/yr i3 saves $1,170/yr vs Audi A5 27 MPG · $2,194/yr i3 saves $1,390/yr vs Karma Revero 60 MPGe + 20 MPG · $2,015/yr i3 saves $1,211/yr vs Infiniti Q60 25 MPG · $2,370/yr i3 saves $1,565/yr

Compare the 2019 i3

With any other car from any year, including other i3 model years. Type a year to jump, e.g. "2015 Accord".

Same year, other powertrains: 2019 BMW i3 Plug-in Hybrid (100 MPGe + 31 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2019 BMW i3?

The EPA rates the 2019 BMW i3 at up to 153 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2019 BMW i3?

Up to 113 MPGe combined, which is 29.8 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2019 BMW i3?

The 2019 BMW i3 uses 29.8 kWh per 100 miles (18.5 kWh/100 km), which is 3.4 miles per kWh or 113 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2019 BMW i3?

Charging from empty to its full 153-mile EPA range draws about 46 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $8 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2019 BMW i3 per year?

About $805 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $5.36 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.