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i3
2021 BMW i3
Germany
Electric
RWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2021
Make
BMW
Model
i3
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
I01 LCI
Seats
4
Doors
5
Fuel
Electric
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic (Fixed)
Powertrain
Engine Name
s 120 Ah Single Speed
Engine Configuration
Electric
Power (hp)
183 hp
Power (kW)
135 kW
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Top speed
160 km/h
(99 mph)
0–60 mph
6.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.9 seconds
Electric range
270 km
(168 mi)
Battery
42.2 kWh
Dimensions
Length
4,006 mm
(157.7 in)
Width
1,791 mm
(70.5 in)
Height
1,570 mm
(61.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
(101.2 in)
Curb weight
1,365 kg
(3,009 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
7,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
0 - 12,000 rpm
Engine Configuration
Type of Electric Car
Electric
Electric Engine Power
135 kW
Electric Engine Horsepower (Metric)
183 hp
Torque
270 Nm (199 lb-ft)
Rear Engines
Yes
Battery Capacity, Gross
42.2 kWh
Battery Capacity, Net
37.9 kWh
Type of Battery
Li-ion
AC Charge Type
Single-phase
Three-phase
Charging Plugs
Type 2 (CCS)
Engine Configuration › Rear Engines
Electric Power (kW)
135 kW
Horsepower
183 hp
RPM at Max Power
12,000 rpm
Number of Engines
1
Engine Configuration › Charge AC
Charge Time
3.12 h / 192 min
Charge Power
11 kW
Charge Ampere
16 A
Engine Configuration › Charge DC
Charge Time, to 80%
42 min
Charge Power
50 kW
Charge Ampere
120 A
Service Intervals
Brake Fluid
2 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 1 years
Brakes
Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Diameter
280 mm
(11.0 in)
Width
20 mm
(0.8 in)
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Diameter
280 mm
(11.0 in)
Width
10 mm
(0.4 in)
Energy & Range
Emission
Emission Class
A+
WLTP Consumption
Energy consumption
16.1 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
270 - 285 km
(168 - 177 mi)
Fuel Consumption NEDC
Combined
0 litres / 100 km
Energy consumption
14 kWh/100km
Electric Range
345 km
(214 mi)
Emission WLTP
CO₂, Combined
0 g/km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
0 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,039 mm
(80.3 in)
Track, Front
1,592 - 1,571 mm
(62.7 - 61.9 in)
Track, Rear
1,586 - 1,576 mm
(62.4 - 62.0 in)
Overhang, Front
714 - 715 mm
(28.1 - 28.1 in)
Overhang, Rear
722 - 726 mm
(28.4 - 28.6 in)
Turning Circle
9.86 m
Ground Clearance
139 mm
(5.5 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
1,006 mm
(39.6 in)
Head Room, Rear
946 mm
(37.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,029 mm
(40.5 in)
Leg Room, Rear
810 mm
(31.9 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,361 mm
(53.6 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,250 mm
(49.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,392 mm
(54.8 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,281 mm
(50.4 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,730 - 1,776 kg
(3,814 - 3,915 lb)
Cargo Capacity
370 - 440 kg
(816 - 970 lb)
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Aluminium
Carbon
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Rear-hinged
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Optional
Automatic Tilt Down
Optional
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Side Mirrors › Adjustments
Driver side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Heated Washer Nozzles
Optional
Intermittent Control
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Shark Fin
Electric
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Tinted Glass
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Daytime Running Light
Main Beam Assist
Optional
Adaptive Headlights
Optional
Colour
Door Handles
Same as Car
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.25
Central Bore (CB), front
66.6
Central Bore (CB), rear
66.6
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
140 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Number of Spokes
5
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
5.7"
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Colour
Shape
Cockpit
Climate Control
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Auto Defog System
Optional
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
R1234yf
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
DAB+
App-Connect
Optional
Bluetooth
Phone
WiFi
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
Hard Drive
Optional
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Armrest Hatch/Mid-console
USB
USB-A
Connectivity › Media Inputs › USB
Placement
Armrest Hatch/Mid-console
Connectivity › App-Connect
Apple CarPlay
Optional
Displays
Center Display
6.5 - 10.2"
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Displays › Center Display
Type
Colour
Speakers
Total Number of Speakers
4 - 12 pcs
Tweeters
5 pcs
Midrange Speakers
5 pcs
Bass Speakers
2 pcs
Speakers Max. Watt
100 - 360 W
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Armrest Hatch
Front
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
Yes
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Middle Console
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Optional
Ambient Light
Optional
Lights › Guide Light
Entry Guard
Optional
Footwell
Optional
Door Handles
Optional
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Passenger Side
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › 12V Outlet
Trunk
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Optional
Power Steering
Electric
Adjustments
Tilt
Telescope
Number of Spokes
2
Material
Leather
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Cover
Foldable
Light
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
260 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,100 litres
Design
Entry Guard Material
Carbon
Pedals
Standard
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Seat Height
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Cushion
Optional
Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion
Backrest
Optional
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Manual
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Backrest Release
On Top of Backrest
Split Fold Ratio
50/50
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row › Headrests › Outer Seats
Foldable
Manual
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Optional
Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Voice Control
Optional
Wireless Phone Charger
Optional
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Voice Control
Media
Optional
Navigation
Optional
Phone
Optional
Wireless Phone Charger
Front
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Optional
Driving Mode Selection
Comfort
Eco
EcoPlus
Smartphone App
Optional
Sound Generator, Engine
Yes
Sound Generator, External
Yes
Horn
Dual Note
GPS
Internet
Optional
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
Optional
Forward Distance Monitoring (FDM)
Optional
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Optional
Lane Assist System
Optional
Speed Assist
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Optional
Parking Assist
Optional
Sign Assist
Optional
Emergency Assist
Optional
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Optional
Brake Systems
Autonomous Emergency Brake System (AEB)
Optional
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Brake Energy Regeneration
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Door Open Warning
Yes
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Light Sensor
Optional
Rain Sensors
Optional
Parking Sensors
Front
Optional
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Location Tracking
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Emergency Call
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2013
Adult Occupant
86 %
Child Occupant
81 %
Vulnerable Road Users
57 %
Safety Assist
55 %
Overall
4/5 stars
Test Year
2014
Overall Score
33.57
ANCAP Safety Rating
5
Adult Occupant
Total Points
31 /38
Frontal Impact
13.6 /16
Lateral Impact
14.6 /16
Rear Impact
2.8 /4
Frontal Offset
13.57
Side Impact
16
Pole
2
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
Child Occupant
Total Points
40 /49
Safety Features
4 /13
CRS Installation Check
12 /12
Vulnerable Road Users
Total Points
20.8 /49
Pedestrian
14.8
0
6
Safety Assist
Speed Assistance (points)
0 /3
Seat Belt Reminder (points)
2 /2
Lane Support (points)
0 /4
Seat Belt Reminders
2
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Acceptable
IIHS
Test Year
2017
Small Overlap Front: Driver Side
Good
Moderate Overlap Front
Good
Side
Good
Roof Strength
Good
Head Restraints & Seats
Acceptable
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-vehicle
Advanced
Latch Ease of Use
Acceptable
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Other
Warranty
Manufacturer
2 years
Paintwork
3 years
Rust Damage
12 years
EV Battery
160,000 km / 8 years
Identification
VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Passenger Seat
Behind
Rear Seat
Next to
Car Classification
American Classification
Subcompact Car/Economy Car
British Classification
Supermini
Australian Classification
Light Car
European Segment
B-Segment
Car.info Classification
Small Family Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H7
Main Beam
H11
Read Light
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
ACRISS
Category
Compact Elite (D)
Type
4-5 Doors (D)
i3
Model
3 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
i3 Standard
2014–2022
i3 Hatchback Generations
2 of 2
I01 LCI
2018–2022
Year
2021
Powertrain
s 120 Ah Single Speed
Horsepower
183 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Fixed)
Electric
HatchbackHatchback
RWD
Automatic (Fixed)
Electric