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Bmw I3 Miles Per Kwh

By the Editorial Staff

March 16, 2026

BMW i3 (42 kWh) Range Tested By Bjorn Nyland
BMW i3 (42 kWh) Range Tested By Bjorn Nyland Image via insideevs.com
El BMW i3 se convierte en el más eficiente del mercado
El BMW i3 se convierte en el más eficiente del mercado Image via forococheselectricos.com

BMW's deprecated iRemote app reports lifetime efficiency. The latest version of the BMW Connected app tries to do so also but a bug results in the nonsensical lifetime efficiency value of 19.3 mi/kWh with a community average of 15.3 mi/kWh. When I last used iRemote a couple of years ago, the lifetime efficiency of our i3 was 5.5 mi/kWh.

BMW Reveals 2019 i3 & i3s With 42.2 kWh Battery
BMW Reveals 2019 i3 & i3s With 42.2 kWh Battery Image via insideevs.com

In terms of miles per kWh, the standard i3 gets between 3.33. BMW i3 range Now with a 42.2kWh lithium-ion battery stashed under the floor, the latest version of the standard 168bhp i3 can return up to 189 miles of range in official testing, while the corresponding figure for the 181bhp i3s is 175 miles. Explore the BMW i3 94Ah detailed specs, including miles per kWh, range, battery charging times.

Official: 2017 BMW i3 Gets 33 kWh Battery, Range Increases To 114 Miles
Official: 2017 BMW i3 Gets 33 kWh Battery, Range Increases To 114 Miles Image via insideevs.com

Get all the Info. BMW i3: 4.16 miles per kWh. How many miles can a 2018 BMW i3 go? The i3's EPA-rated electric range is 114 miles, while the more powerful i3s can go 107 miles.

2019 BMW i3 debuts with 42.2-KWH battery, 153-mile range
2019 BMW i3 debuts with 42.2-KWH battery, 153-mile range Image via www.motorauthority.com

Opting for the BMW i3 Range Extender drops the electric range to 97 miles but raises the total range with a full battery and full gas tank to 180 miles. In 2019, BMW upgraded the i3's battery pack to 42-kWh, nearly doubling its first all-electric range to 153 miles. The i3's electric motor was also upgraded to produce 181 horsepower and 199 pound-feet of torque, resulting in improved acceleration and performance.

Official: 2017 BMW i3 Gets 33 kWh Battery, Range Increases To 114 Miles
Official: 2017 BMW i3 Gets 33 kWh Battery, Range Increases To 114 Miles Image via insideevs.com

We've assumed a combined electricity consumption of 30 kwH per 100 miles for the BMW i3 and the 2018 U.S. average of $0.1289 per kwH for electricity: 13,476 miles / 100 * 30 kwH = 4,043 kwH/year. 4,043 kwH * $0.1289/kwH = $521 for electricity per year or $3,126 for electricity in six years.

2017 BMW i3 preview
2017 BMW i3 preview Image via www.motorauthority.com

Average Cost Per Mile So, what can you expect when it comes to the average cost per mile for your BMW i3? While it can vary based on the factors mentioned above, here's a rough estimate to give you a starting point: 1. Electricity Costs: On average, charging your i3 can cost around $0.12 to $0.15 per kWh, depending on your location. With the i3's efficiency, you can expect to spend about.

BMW i3, in its battery-rich version of 42.2 kWh, was recently tested by Bjørn Nyland at two usual speeds 90 km/h (56 mph) and 120 km/h (75 mph). On eBay, a battery pack for a BMW i3 that had a capacity of 22 kWh at one point but is now only about 17.14 kWh is going for $2,500. This works out to about $145 per kWh.

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