The BMW i3 is a small all-electric car from BMW, also known as the MegaCity model. The car was launched in 2014 and sold 30,000 units in its first year on the market. It is one of two new vehicles under BMW’s new sub-brand BMW i, which BMW unveiled at its headquarters in Germany. In 2014, it was named one of the best inventions of the year by Time magazine. However, in 2024, the i-series model BMW i3 was officially discontinued.

Exterior

The BMW i3 adopts the typical BMW family design language, with a three-dimensional graphic in the shape of the front grille and body lines, emphasizing the model’s dynamic and stylish look. The body part of the vehicle is made of large areas of carbon fiber, which has excellent lightweight effect.

Interior

The Interior of the BMW i3 is sophisticated and technologically advanced, featuring a full-screen multimedia system and a digitized instrument cluster. The center console section is equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen LCD screen that supports a variety of music and video playback options, as well as a number of smart technologies such as navigation, voice recognition, and Telematics.

Performance

The BMW i3 is equipped with a rear-mounted electric motor with a maximum power of 250kW and a maximum torque of 430N-m. In real-world driving, it can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds, providing a strong sense of pushback. In terms of range, the BMW i3 is equipped with a 79.05kWh battery pack, with a range of 592km under combined conditions and a power consumption of 14.1kWh per 100km.

In terms of configuration, the new all-electric BMW i3 is the first domestic model equipped with BMW iDrive, the 8th.5th generation operating system. With the new BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, it not only realizes diversified and personalized modes of human-vehicle interaction, but also integrates a rich range of digital applications to meet the intelligent needs of the electric era. In addition, it is equipped with the automated driving assistance system Pro. giving the vehicle a higher dimension of intelligent driving experience.

	2024 BMW i3 eDrive 35 L	2024 BMW i3 eDrive 40 L Obsidian Package	2024 BMW i3 eDrive 40 L Obsidian Sport Package	2023 BMW i3 eDrive 40 L Obsidian Package	2023 BMW i3 eDrive 40 L Obsidian Sport Package	2022 BMW i3 eDrive 35 L
Basic Information
Availability	2023.11	2023.11	2023.11	2023.02	2023.02	2022.03
vehicle class	Mid-size trim	Mid-size trim	Mid-size trim	Mid-size trim	Mid-size trim	Mid-size trim
LengthWidthHeight(mm)	487218461481	487218461481	487218461481	487218461481	487218461481	487218461481
Type of energy	all-electric	all-electric	all-electric	all-electric	all-electric	all-electric
CLTC pure electric range (km)	526	592	592	592	592	526
Total motor power (kW)	210	250	250	250	250	210
Total motor torque (N-m)	400	430	430	430	430	400
Maximum speed (km/h)	180	180	180	180	180	180
0-100km/h acceleration(s)	6.2	5.6	5.6	5.6	5.6	6.2
Battery Type	Ternary lithium battery	Ternary lithium battery	Ternary lithium battery	Ternary lithium battery	Ternary lithium battery	Ternary lithium battery
Battery capacity (kWh)	70	79.05	79.05	79.05	79.05	70
Fast charging time (h)	0.68	0.68	0.68	0.68	0.68	0.68
Fast charging capacity (%)	80	80	80	80	80	80
Warranty Policy	Three years or 100,000 kilometers	Three years or 100,000 kilometers	Three years or 100,000 kilometers	Three years or 100,000 kilometers	Three years or 100,000 kilometers	Three years or 100,000 kilometers
body of automobile
Length (mm)	4872	4872	4872	4872	4872	4872
Width (mm)	1846	1846	1846	1846	1846	1846
Height (mm)	1481	1481	1481	1481	1481	1481
Wheelbase (mm)	2966	2966	2966	2966	2966	2966
Front wheelbase(mm)	1593	1593	1593	1593	1593	1593
Rear wheelbase(mm)	1581	1581	1581	1581	1581	1581
Weight (kg)	2029	2087	2087	2087	2087	2029
Luggage compartment volume (L)	410	410	410	410	410	410
Number of doors (pcs)	4	4	4	4	4	4
Number of seats (pcs)	5	5	5	5	5	5
Sport Appearance Package	-	-	●	-	●	-
electric motor
Total motor power (kW)	210	250	250	250	250	210
Total motor torque (N-m)	400	430	430	430	430	400
Maximum power of rear electric motor (kW)	210	250	250	250	250	210
Rear motor maximum torque (N-m)	400	430	430	430	430	400
CLTC pure electric range (km)	526	592	592	592	592	526
Battery capacity (kWh)	70	79.05	79.05	79.05	79.05	70
100km power consumption (kWh/100km)	14.3	14.1	14.1	14.1	14.1	14.3
Slow charging time (h)	6.75	7.5	7.5	7.5	7.5	6.75
Fast charging time (h)	0.68	0.68	0.68	0.68	0.68	0.68
Number of drive motors	single motor	single motor	single motor	single motor	single motor	single motor
Motor Layout	place after (e.g. in grammar)	place after (e.g. in grammar)	place after (e.g. in grammar)	place after (e.g. in grammar)	place after (e.g. in grammar)	place after (e.g. in grammar)
Battery Type	Ternary lithium battery	Ternary lithium battery	Ternary lithium battery	Ternary lithium battery	Ternary lithium battery	Ternary lithium battery
Battery Cell Brands	Ningde Times	Ningde Times	Ningde Times	Ningde Times	Ningde Times	Ningde Times
Battery cooling method	liquid cooling	liquid cooling	liquid cooling	liquid cooling	liquid cooling	liquid cooling
power exchange	unsupported	unsupported	unsupported	unsupported	unsupported	unsupported
Battery Energy Density(Wh/kg)	138	140	140	140	140	138
fast charging function	be in favor of	be in favor of	be in favor of	be in favor of	be in favor of	be in favor of
Fast charging capacity (%)	80	80	80	80	80	80
Battery Pack Warranty	Eight years or 160,000 kilometers	Eight years or 160,000 kilometers	Eight years or 160,000 kilometers	Eight years or 160,000 kilometers	Eight years or 160,000 kilometers	Eight years or 160,000 kilometers
Battery preheating	●	●	●	●	●	●
Chassis/steering
Driving form	rear drive	rear drive	rear drive	rear drive	rear drive	rear drive
Front suspension type	Dual ball joint MacPherson independent suspension	Dual ball joint MacPherson independent suspension	Dual ball joint MacPherson independent suspension	Dual ball joint MacPherson independent suspension	Dual ball joint MacPherson independent suspension	Dual ball joint MacPherson independent suspension
Rear suspension type	Multi-link independent suspension	Multi-link independent suspension	Multi-link independent suspension	Multi-link independent suspension	Multi-link independent suspension	Multi-link independent suspension
Adjustable suspension	●	●	●	●	●	●
air suspension	●	●	●	●	●	●
Steering assist form	electric power assist	electric power assist	electric power assist	electric power assist	electric power assist	electric power assist
Wheels/Brakes
Front/Rear Brake Type	Ventilated tray type	Ventilated tray type	Ventilated tray type	Ventilated tray type	Ventilated tray type	Ventilated tray type
Parking brake type	electronic parking	electronic parking	electronic parking	electronic parking	electronic parking	electronic parking
Front Tire Specification	225/50 R18	225/50 R18	225/45 R19	225/50 R18	225/45 R19	225/50 R18
Rear Tire Specification	245/45 R18	245/45 R18	245/40 R19	245/45 R18	245/40 R19	245/45 R18
Wheel Material	aluminum	aluminum	aluminum	aluminum	aluminum	aluminum
Active/passive safety features
ABS anti-lock	●	●	●	●	●	●
Brake force distribution (EBD/CBC etc.)	●	●	●	●	●	●
Brake Assist (BA/EBA/BAS etc.)	●	●	●	●	●	●
Traction control (ASR/TCS/TRC etc.)	●	●	●	●	●	●
Stability Control (ESC/ESP/DSC etc.)	●	●	●	●	●	●
Active braking/safety systems	●	●	●	●	●	●
merging aid	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
lane keeping assist system	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
lane departure warning	●	●	●	●	●	●
Road traffic signage recognition	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Fatigue Driving Alerts	●	●	●	●	●	●
front exhaust airbag	:: Driver's airbag	:: Driver's airbag	:: Driver's airbag	:: Driver's airbag	:: Driver's airbag	:: Driver's airbag
	●Passenger airbag	●Passenger airbag	●Passenger airbag	●Passenger airbag	●Passenger airbag	●Passenger airbag
	●Side airbags	●Side airbags	●Side airbags	●Side airbags	●Side airbags	●Side airbags
	●Head airbags (air curtains)	●Head airbags (air curtains)	●Head airbags (air curtains)	●Head airbags (air curtains)	●Head airbags (air curtains)	●Head airbags (air curtains)
Rear airbags	●Head airbags (air curtains)	●Head airbags (air curtains)	●Head airbags (air curtains)	●Head airbags (air curtains)	●Head airbags (air curtains)	●Head airbags (air curtains)
Tire Pressure Detection Device	●Display	●Display	●Display	●Display	●Display	●Display
Seat Belt Reminder	●Principal Driver	●Principal Driver	●Principal Driver	●Principal Driver	●Principal Driver	●Principal Driver
	●Passenger	●Passenger	●Passenger	●Passenger	●Passenger	●Passenger
ISOFIX child restraints	●	●	●	●	●	●
Passive pedestrian protection	●	●	●	●	●	●
Forward Collision Warning	●	●	●	●	●	●
Auxiliary/Manipulation Configurations
parking radar	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward
	● Post	● Post	● Post	● Post	● Post	● Post
Driver Assistance Video	● Backup camera	● Backup camera	●360-degree panoramic image	● Backup camera	●360-degree panoramic image	● Backup camera
	○360-degree panoramic image	○360-degree panoramic image		○360-degree panoramic image		○360-degree panoramic image
cruise control	●Cruise control	●Cruise control	●Adaptive cruise at all speeds	●Cruise control	●Adaptive cruise at all speeds	●Cruise control
	○Adaptive cruise at all speeds	○Adaptive cruise at all speeds		○Adaptive cruise at all speeds		○Adaptive cruise at all speeds
Driving Mode Switching	:: Campaigns	:: Campaigns	:: Campaigns	:: Campaigns	:: Campaigns	:: Campaigns
	:: Economy	:: Economy	:: Economy	:: Economy	:: Economy	:: Economy
	:: Standard/comfort	:: Standard/comfort	:: Standard/comfort	:: Standard/comfort	:: Standard/comfort	:: Standard/comfort
hill-holding aid	●	●	●	●	●	●
automatic parking	●	●	●	●	●	●
automatic parking	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	●	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	●	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Assisted driving level	○L2	○L2	○L2	○L2	○L2	○L2
External/anti-theft configurations
skylights	●Openable panoramic sunroof	●Openable panoramic sunroof	●Openable panoramic sunroof	●Openable panoramic sunroof	●Openable panoramic sunroof	●Openable panoramic sunroof
Active Closed Grille	●	●	●	●	●	●
Trunk opening method	○Motorized	○Motorized	○Motorized	○Motorized	○Motorized	○Motorized
	○Induction	○Induction	○Induction	○Induction	○Induction	○Induction
Key Type	●Remote key	●Remote key	●Remote key	●Remote key	●Remote key	●Remote key
Keyless entry	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	●	●	●	●	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Keyless Start System	●	●	●	●	●	●
Central locking in the car	●	●	●	●	●	●
Internal Configuration
Steering wheel material	● Leather	● Leather	● Leather	● Leather	● Leather	● Leather
Steering Wheel Adjustment	● Manual	● Manual	● Manual	● Manual	● Manual	● Manual
	Adjustable up and down	Adjustable up and down	Adjustable up and down	Adjustable up and down	Adjustable up and down	Adjustable up and down
	Adjustable front and rear	Adjustable front and rear	Adjustable front and rear	Adjustable front and rear	Adjustable front and rear	Adjustable front and rear
Steering wheel functions	:: Multifunctionality	:: Multifunctionality	:: Multifunctionality	:: Multifunctionality	:: Multifunctionality	:: Multifunctionality
center armrest	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward
	● Post	● Post	● Post	● Post	● Post	● Post
Sun visor vanity mirror	●	●	●	●	●	●
Liquid crystal instrument size	12.3 in.	12.3 in.	12.3 in.	12.3 in.	12.3 in.	12.3 in.
HUD Head-Up Display	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	●	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	●	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Built-in car recorder	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	●	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	●	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Wireless charging function for cell phones	○Front row	○Front row	○Front row	○Front row	○Front row	○Front row
seating
Seat Material	:: Imitation leather	:: Imitation leather	:: Imitation leather	:: Imitation leather	:: Imitation leather	:: Imitation leather
Main Driver's Seat Function	:: Memory	:: Memory	:: Memory	:: Memory	:: Memory	:: Memory
	○Heating	○Heating	○Heating	○Heating	○Heating	○Heating
Passenger seat function	○Heating	○Heating	○Heating	○Heating	○Heating	○Heating
Seat electric adjustment	●Principal Driver	●Principal Driver	●Principal Driver	●Principal Driver	●Principal Driver	●Principal Driver
	●Passenger	●Passenger	●Passenger	●Passenger	●Passenger	●Passenger
Integral adjustment of the main driver's seat	●Before and after	●Before and after	●Before and after	●Before and after	●Before and after	●Before and after
	●Backrests	●Backrests	●Backrests	●Backrests	●Backrests	●Backrests
	:: High and low	:: High and low	:: High and low	:: High and low	:: High and low	:: High and low
Partial adjustment of the main driver's seat	○Waist	○Waist	○Waist	○Waist	○Waist	○Waist
	●Leg rests	●Leg rests	●Leg rests	●Leg rests	●Leg rests	●Leg rests
Passenger seat overall adjustment	●Before and after	●Before and after	●Before and after	●Before and after	●Before and after	●Before and after
	●Backrests	●Backrests	●Backrests	●Backrests	●Backrests	●Backrests
	:: High and low	:: High and low	:: High and low	:: High and low	:: High and low	:: High and low
Partial adjustment of the passenger seat	○Waist	○Waist	○Waist	○Waist	○Waist	○Waist
	●Leg rests	●Leg rests	●Leg rests	●Leg rests	●Leg rests	●Leg rests
Rear Cup Holder	●	●	●	●	●	●
multimedia
Large color screen in the center console	●	●	●	●	●	●
satellite navigation system	●	●	●	●	●	●
Navigating the road information display	●	●	●	●	●	●
Roadside assistance calls	●	●	●	●	●	●
Mobile APP Remote Function	●Door control	●Door control	●Door control	●Door control	●Door control	●Door control
	● Vehicle start-up	● Vehicle start-up	● Vehicle start-up	● Vehicle start-up	● Vehicle start-up	● Vehicle start-up
	● Charge management	● Charge management	● Charge management	● Charge management	● Charge management	● Charge management
	● Air conditioning control	● Air conditioning control	● Air conditioning control	● Air conditioning control	● Air conditioning control	● Air conditioning control
Bluetooth/Car Phone	●	●	●	●	●	●
Cell phone connectivity/mapping	●CarPlay support	●CarPlay support	●CarPlay support	●CarPlay support	●CarPlay support	●CarPlay support
Audio Brand Name	Harman/Kardon Harman Kardon option	Harman/Kardon Harman Kardon option	Harman/Kardon Harman Kardon	Harman/Kardon Harman Kardon option	Harman/Kardon Harman Kardon	Harman/Kardon Harman Kardon option
Number of audio speakers	6 (Option 17)	6 (Option 17)	17	6 (Option 17)	17	6 (Option 17)
Voice Recognition Control System	:: Multimedia systems	:: Multimedia systems	:: Multimedia systems	:: Multimedia systems	:: Multimedia systems	:: Multimedia systems
	:: Navigation	:: Navigation	:: Navigation	:: Navigation	:: Navigation	:: Navigation
	:: Telephone	:: Telephone	:: Telephone	:: Telephone	:: Telephone	:: Telephone
	:: Air conditioning	:: Air conditioning	:: Air conditioning	:: Air conditioning	:: Air conditioning	:: Air conditioning
Telematics	●	●	●	●	●	●
OTA upgrade	●	●	●	●	●	●
Interface Support	●USB port	●USB port	●USB port	●USB port	●USB port	●USB port
illumination	●Type-C port	●Type-C port	●Type-C port	●Type-C port	●Type-C port	●Type-C port
low beam (headlights)	●LED	●LED	●LED	●LED	●LED	●LED
high beam (headlights)	●LED	●LED	●LED	●LED	●LED	●LED
LED daytime running lights	●	●	●	●	●	●
Adaptive high and low beam	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	●	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)	●	character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Adjustable headlights	●	●	●	●	●	●
Automatic headlights	●	●	●	●	●	●
Delayed headlight off	●	●	●	●	●	●
Interior ambient lighting	●	●	●	●	●	●
Glass/Mirror
power window	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward	●Forward
	● Post	● Post	● Post	● Post	● Post	● Post
One-touch window lifting	● Full vehicle	● Full vehicle	● Full vehicle	● Full vehicle	● Full vehicle	● Full vehicle
Anti Window Pinch Handle	●	●	●	●	●	●
rearview mirror	●Motorized adjustment	●Motorized adjustment	●Motorized adjustment	●Motorized adjustment	●Motorized adjustment	●Motorized adjustment
	:: Electric folding	:: Electric folding	:: Electric folding	:: Electric folding	:: Electric folding	:: Electric folding
	○Automatic anti-glare	○Automatic anti-glare	●Automatic anti-glare	○Automatic anti-glare	●Automatic anti-glare	○Automatic anti-glare
	:: Memory	:: Memory	:: Memory	:: Memory	:: Memory	:: Memory
	●Heating	●Heating	●Heating	●Heating	●Heating	●Heating
	●Automatic folding for locking the car	●Automatic folding for locking the car	●Automatic folding for locking the car	●Automatic folding for locking the car	●Automatic folding for locking the car	●Automatic folding for locking the car
	●Automatic reversing down	●Automatic reversing down	●Automatic reversing down	●Automatic reversing down	●Automatic reversing down	●Automatic reversing down
rearview mirror	○Automatic anti-glare	●Automatic anti-glare	●Automatic anti-glare	●Automatic anti-glare	●Automatic anti-glare	○Automatic anti-glare
	●Manual anti-glare					●Manual anti-glare
inductive wiper	●	●	●	●	●	●
Air conditioners/refrigerators
Air conditioning control method	● Automatic control	● Automatic control	● Automatic control	● Automatic control	● Automatic control	● Automatic control
Individual air-conditioning in the rear	●	●	●	●	●	●
rear air vent	●	●	●	●	●	●
Temperature zone control	●	●	●	●	●	●
PM2.5 filtration	●	●	●	●	●	●