BMW i3

bmw i3

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.

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 (estimate)$19,000+

Performance

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

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range245 km
Highway Range187 km
WLTP Consumption194 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.85/100 km

BMW i3 94Ah: Real Range Calculator

Real range 217 km
Consumption 12.5 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
All highway

Outside temperature

-5°C
35°C
14°

Battery State of Health (SoH)

%

Need help with range? See the FAQ

Battery & Charging

Battery33.3 kWh / 27.2 kWh
TypeNMC
Vehicle-to-Load-
AC charge power7.4 kW
DC charge power49 kW

Safety

Based on 2024 VSRR rating

Dimensions

ShapeSmall Hatchback
Seats4
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space260 L / 1100 L
Frunk-
Length4011 mm
Width1775 mm
Height1598 mm
Ground clearance139 mm
Kerb Weight1320 kg

BMW i3 60Ah

2014-2016
bmw i3 60 ah

Price

Used Price (estimate)$11,000+

Performance

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

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range145 km
Highway Range111 km
WLTP Consumption188 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.70/100 km

BMW i3 60Ah: Real Range Calculator

Real range 128 km
Consumption 14.7 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
All highway

Outside temperature

-5°C
35°C
14°

Battery State of Health (SoH)

%

Need help with range? See the FAQ

Battery & Charging

Battery21.6 kWh / 18.8 kWh
TypeNMC
Vehicle-to-Load-
AC charge power7.4 kW
DC charge power47 kW

Safety

Based on 2024 VSRR rating

Dimensions

ShapeSmall Hatchback
Seats4
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space260 L / 1100 L
Frunk-
Length3999 mm
Width1775 mm
Height1578 mm
Ground clearance139 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 (estimate)$39,000+

Performance

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

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Range308 km
Highway Range236 km
WLTP Consumption153 Wh/km
Charging Cost $3.83/100 km

BMW i3 120Ah: Real Range Calculator

Real range 273 km
Consumption 13.9 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
All highway

Outside temperature

-5°C
35°C
14°

Battery State of Health (SoH)

%

Need help with range? See the FAQ

Battery & Charging

Battery42.2 kWh / 37.9 kWh
TypeNMC
Vehicle-to-Load-
AC charge power11 kW
DC charge power49 kW

Safety

Based on 2024 VSRR rating

Dimensions

ShapeSmall Hatchback
Seats4
Tow Rating- / -
Boot Space260 L / 1100 L
Frunk-
Length4011 mm
Width1775 mm
Height1598 mm
Ground clearance140 mm
Kerb Weight1345 kg
All Time
36
Last 12 months
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The BMW i3 is the 36th 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 437 BMW i3s registered in NZ to date (including 196 used imports).

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.

Note: this is raw data from the vehicle register.

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