Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Safety

Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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Economy

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Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

Consumption ⚡️

How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity 🔋

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Battery Chemistry 🔋

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

AC Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚡

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.

Speed is limited by the capacity of the charger.

In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).

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BMW i3

bmw i3
OverviewPrevious modelsSales chart

The i3 hatchback was one of the first fully electric vehicles to enter the New Zealand market. Available from 2016 to 2022, the distinctive-looking i3 was available in three variants.

As an added option, the i3 had a range extender (REx) – effectively a ‘backup’ petrol engine used when battery charge was low.

These model(s) are only available secondhand.

BMW i3 94Ah

2017-2019
bmw i3 94ah

The second generation of the i3 has a larger 33.2 kWh battery and the Range Extender option. The S variant (from 2018) has a more powerful 135 kW motor. There were only about 100 battery only vehicles registered new in NZ. Most are the REx.

Price

Used Price (est.)$26,000+

Performance

0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top Speed150 km/h
Total Power125 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range245 km
Highway Range187 km
WLTP Consumption194 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.85/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery33.3 kWh / 27.2 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)7.4 kW
DC speed (max)49 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2023 VSRR rating

Dimensions

Seats4
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space260 L / 1100 L
Frunk-
ShapeSmall Hatchback
Length4011 mm
Width1775 mm
Height1598 mm
Kerb Weight1320 kg

BMW i3 60Ah

2014-2016
bmw i3 60 ah

Price

Used Price (est.)$12,000+

Performance

0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top Speed150 km/h
Total Power125 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range145 km
Highway Range111 km
WLTP Consumption188 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.70/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery21.6 kWh / 18.8 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)7.4 kW
DC speed (max)47 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2023 VSRR rating

Dimensions

Seats4
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space260 L / 1100 L
Frunk-
ShapeSmall Hatchback
Length3999 mm
Width1775 mm
Height1578 mm
Kerb Weight1270 kg

BMW i3 120Ah

2020-2022
bmw i3

The final iteration of the i3 has a larger battery and no Range Extender option. The S variation has a more powerful 135 kW motor, and higher top speed of 160 km/h.

Price

Used Price (est.)$39,000+

Performance

0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top Speed150 km/h
Total Power125 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range308 km
Highway Range236 km
WLTP Consumption153 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.83/100 km

Battery & Charging

Battery42.2 kWh / 37.9 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)49 kW
V2L-

Safety

Based on 2023 VSRR rating

Dimensions

Seats4
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space260 L / 1100 L
Frunk-
ShapeSmall Hatchback
Length4011 mm
Width1775 mm
Height1598 mm
Kerb Weight1345 kg
All Time
34
Last 12 months
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The BMW i3 is the 34th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many BMW i3s have been sold in NZ?

There have been 436 BMW i3s registered in NZ to date. This is made up of 55.3% NZ new and 44.7% used import.

How many sold per month and year

BMW i3 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

SubmodelUnits
I3 120AH 125KW/EV/AT116
I3 94AH 125KW/EV/AT94
I3S 120AH 135KW/EV22
I3S 94AH 135KW/EV/AT9
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