BMW i3

BMW i3
Overview
ManufacturerBMW
ProductionSeptember 2013 – August 2022 (250,000 units)
Model years2014–2021 (North America)
AssemblyGermany: Leipzig (BMW Group Plant Leipzig)
DesignerRichard Kim
Body and chassis
ClassSupermini/subcompact car (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutRear-motor, rear-wheel-drive
DoorsConventional doors (front)
Suicide doors (rear)
Powertrain
Engine647 cc W20K06U0 25 kW I2 range extender
9 L (2.4 US gal) in Europe and U.S (2017+)
7.2 L (1.9 US gal) in the U.S. (2014–2016)
Electric motorBMW eDrive synchronous permanent magnet motor 125 kW 137 kW
TransmissionSingle speed with fixed ratio
Hybrid drivetrainSeries plug-in hybrid
Range extender (i3 REx)
Batteryi3 60 Ah: 18.2 kWh (22 gross) lithium-ion
i3 94 Ah: 27.2 kWh (33 gross) lithium-ion
i3 120 Ah: 37.9 kWh (42.2 gross) lithium-ion
Electric rangeBEV 60 Ah
130 km (81 mi) EPA
129 to 161 km (80 to 100 mi) NEDC
BEV 94 Ah
183 km (114 mi) EPA
BEV 120 Ah
246 km (153 mi) EPA
359 km (223 mi) NEDC
309 km (192 mi) WLTP
REx 60 Ah (with range extender)
116 km (72 mi) (EPA)
Total: 241 km (150 mi) (EPA)
REx 94 Ah (with range extender)
156 km (97 mi)
Total: 290 km (180 mi)
REx 120 Ah (with range extender)
203 km (126 mi)
Total: 322 km (200 mi)
Plug-in charging7.4 kW on-board charger on IEC Combo AC, optional 50 kW Combo DC, DCFC standard on 2015+ models in the US market.
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,570 mm (101.2 in)
Length3,999 mm (157.4 in)
Width1,775 mm (69.9 in)
Height1,578 mm (62.1 in)
Kerb weight60 Ah: 1,195 kg (2,635 lb)
60 Ah: 1,315 kg (2,899 lb) (with range extender)

The BMW i3 was made in Germany 2013.[source?] The car has 181 horsepower.The BMW i3 has 4 seats. The BMW i3 is electric which helps the environment. Bayerische Motoren is the creator of the popular BMW i3.

The top range for a BMW i3 with full battery is 231 miles. They have sold over 43,722 from 2014 to 2021. The top speed for a BMW i3 is 93.21 to 99.42mph. It has 260 litres of luggage. The colours are black, orange, grey,white,red,blue and beige. The crash was 86% for adults and for kids 57%.

References

  1. ↑ Kable, Greg (28 January 2022). "Official: BMW i3 electric car production to end in July". Drive.com (Australia). Retrieved 28 January 2022.
  2. ↑ Richard Kim – Exterior Designer BMW i3 i8. YouTube. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  3. ↑ Phil Patton (10 November 2011). "At BMW's New Electric Subbrand, a Young Designer Makes His Mark". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 February 2014.
  4. ↑ Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield (23 April 2014). "U.S. Spec BMW i3 REX: Smaller Gas Tank, No Range Hold, Limited Speed?". Transport Evolved. Archived from the original on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
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  6. ↑ BMW i. "BMW i3 Technical Data: BMW eDrive". BMW. Archived from the original on 7 October 2015. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Jay Cole (29 July 2013). "BMW i3 Range Extender To Offer Up to 87 More Miles, Decreases Performance". InsideEVs. Archived from the original on 14 January 2016. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
  8. ↑ "BMW i3 Technical Data". Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  9. 1 2 Cobb, Jeff (11 August 2016). "2017 BMW i3 EPA Rated For 114 Miles Range". HybridCars.com. Retrieved 12 August 2016.
  10. ↑ "Compare Side-by-Side: 2014/2015 BMW i3 BEV & 2014/2015 BMW i3 REx". Fuel Economy. 4 December 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  11. ↑ "BMW i3 2019 120Ah". BMW i3 owner. 29 November 2018. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  12. 1 2 "The all-electric BMW i3 120Ah". BMW Press Club UK. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  13. 1 2 Antony Ingram (21 May 2014). "2014 BMW i3 REx Window Sticker Revealed, 39 MPG On Gasoline: BREAKING". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 25 May 2014. See details in EPA window sticker
  14. ↑ Edelstein, Stephen (12 September 2016). "2017 BMW i3 REx: 97-mile electric range, lower efficiency for range-extended model". Green Car Reports. Retrieved 19 September 2016.