Seats: 4
Range: 193 miles (WLTP)
0-60mph: 6.9 secs
Time to charge: 36 mins
*Figures based on highest model trim data

BMW i3

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BMW i3 review

A subcompact car that is truly revolutionary in terms of its build and design

Join the electric revolution with the BMW i3, an electric sports car like no other. With an entirely unique design, demonstrating BMW’s move away from its traditional look, you too can embrace the future of driving technology. The car’s carbon-fibre reinforced plastic body, coupled with its quirky rear suicide doors, creates a standout effect. With the BMW i3, you’ll command attention wherever you go.

The model’s futuristic design isn’t just for show. These features also allow an enhanced driving experience with smoother acceleration and steering, so you can enjoy a more comfortable journey no matter where you’re travelling. Unlike many other electric cars, the i3 has a one-of-a-kind design; it’s one of the only electric sports cars to have been built from scratch, without being based on an existing model.

Sustainability plays a huge role in the design of BMW’s i3, and it shows. Eucalyptus, wool and kenaf are just three of the sustainable materials used to craft the car’s interior, not to mention BMW’s innovative recycling of plastic bottles into the seats and doors. In total, 95% of the i3 can be recycled, making this a top choice for eco-conscious drivers.


Features and specification

  • All-electric range of up to 182 to 188 miles, the BMW i3 will get you from London to Brighton, and back again, on just one charge
  • An 8-year/100,000 warranty
  • The BMW i3 has a vast windscreen and side windows and the result is a sun-filled cabin that feels very spacious
  • The standard interior is characterised by the elegant contrast of Dark interior trim, Grey cloth combination and individual Blue accents
  • Passenger cell is made of carbon, and the reverse opening operation of the rear doors provides a unique sense of design and spaciousness
  • Athletic design, and includes elements accentuating its width, such as the pronounced front and rear apron that shout both performance and confidence
  • Passenger cell is composed of light and high-strength carbon fibre, which increases both the safety and agility of the car
  • High-voltage battery is surrounded by a stable aluminium housing and is positioned securely in the undercarriage to provide maximum safety
  • 0.2-inch infotainment display with a built-in satellite navigation and DAB digital radio
  • Display is positioned high up on the dashboard so that you can glance at the screen without taking your eyes off the road for too long
  • Keyless locking and ignition provides an excellent level of security for both owner and vehicle
  • Covered storage space in the cabin to keep prying eyes away from your valuables. The BMW i3 has an interior alarm that will alert you to any potential intruders

Review score for the BMW i3 from the experts

This is the average review score for this vehicle from the top auto review sites including Top Gear, What Car? and Car Magazine.

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4.0

BMW i3 - Average review score


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