Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
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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.
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 also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Temperature (20°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).
The i3 came with a Range Extender option (REx), this was a 'backup' petrol engine that was used when the battery power was low.
This effectively made most i3's a type of plugin hybrid (PHEV).
Unfortunately details were not recorded correctly in NZ's Motor Vehicle Register. Most BMW i3's have been recorded as a BMW I - with a varying motive power options.
Stats on this page are for battery only i3's.
The i3 ended international production in mid-2022.
BMW i3 94Ah
USED
2017-2019
Range
245kms
Battery
27.2kWh
Price
$26k+
Body Type
Seats
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Boot Space
Frunk
Compact Car
4
4011 mm
1775 mm
1598 mm
1320 kg
260 L / 1100 L
-
0-100 km/h
Top speed
Power
Drive
Battery
Tow
7.3 s
150 km/h
125 kW
RWD
33.3 kWh / 27.2 kWh
-
Highway range
Running cost
AC charge (max)
DC charge (max)
Economy
V2L
189 km
$5.82/100 km
7.4 kW
49 kW
9 km/kWh
-
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.
BMW i3 120Ah
USED
2020-2022
Range
308kms
Battery
37.9kWh
Price
$39k+
Body Type
Seats
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Boot Space
Frunk
Compact Car
4
4011 mm
1775 mm
1598 mm
1345 kg
260 L / 1100 L
-
0-100 km/h
Top speed
Power
Drive
Battery
Tow
7.3 s
150 km/h
125 kW
RWD
42.2 kWh / 37.9 kWh
-
Highway range
Running cost
AC charge (max)
DC charge (max)
Economy
V2L
237 km
$4.59/100 km
11 kW
49 kW
8.1 km/kWh
-
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.
BMW i3 60Ah
USED
2014-2016
Range
145kms
Battery
18.8kWh
Price
$15k+
Body Type
Seats
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Boot Space
Frunk
Compact Car
4
3999 mm
1775 mm
1578 mm
1270 kg
260 L / 1100 L
-
0-100 km/h
Top speed
Power
Drive
Battery
Tow
7.2 s
150 km/h
125 kW
RWD
21.6 kWh / 18.8 kWh
-
Highway range
Running cost
AC charge (max)
DC charge (max)
Economy
V2L
112 km
$5.64/100 km
7.4 kW
47 kW
7.7 km/kWh
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How many BMW i3's have been sold in NZ?
There have been 425 BMW i3's registered in NZ to date. This is made up of 56.7% NZ new and 43.3% used import.
How many sold per month and year
BMW i3 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).
