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2014 BMW i3 BEV
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2014 BMW i3 REX
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2014 Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack)
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2014 Tesla Model S (85 kW-hr battery pack)
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  Automatic (A1) 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Automatic (A1) Automatic (A1) Automatic (A1)
 
MSRP: $41,350
MSRP: $45,200
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MSRP: $69,900
MSRP: $79,900 - $104,500
  2014 BMW i3 BEV 2014 BMW i3 REX 2014 Tesla Model S (60 kW-hr battery pack) 2014 Tesla Model S (85 kW-hr battery pack)
EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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 Electricity
Electricity
Prem. Gas
 Electricity Electricity
Combined MPG:124 MPGe
City MPGe:137 Highway MPGe:111
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:117 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:39 MPG
combined
city/highway		 combined
city/highway
Combined MPG:95 MPGe
City MPGe:94 Highway MPGe:97
combined
city/highway		 city highway
Combined MPG:89 MPGe
City MPGe:88 Highway MPGe:90
combined
city/highway		 city highway
27 kWh/100 mi
29 kWh/100mi
2.6 gal/100mi
 35 kWh/100 mi 38 kWh/100 mi
EPA range: 81 miles
81 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 72 miles on Electricity and 150miles total
72 miles
Electricity
150 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 208 miles
208 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 265 miles
265 miles
Total Range
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Unofficial MPG Estimates from Vehicle Owners

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 148.0 MPG
142

Lo

155

Hi

Average based on 2 vehicles

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 136.1 MPG
74

Lo

308

Hi

Average based on 3 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.

User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle

User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle
You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG
You SAVE
$6,750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$5,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$5,750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$5,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*$600Electricity + Gasoline: $850$800$850
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.01$1.09 (driving on elec only)$1.31$1.42
$2.93 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank $9 (gas only)
Tank Size 1.9 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.
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Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Electricity Electricity + Gasoline Electricity Electricity
0.1 barrels 1.3 barrels 0.1 barrels 0.1 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity Electricity + Gasoline Electricity Electricity
0 grams per mile40 grams per mile0 grams per mile0 grams per mile
EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.
NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Safety Ratings


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5 5 star rating
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Vehicle Specification Data
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EPA Size Class Additional Information Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars Large Cars Large Cars
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology No Yes No No
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No No
Turbocharger No No No No
Supercharger No No No No
Passenger Volume 84 ft3 (4 door) 84 ft3 (4 door) 94 ft3 (Hatchback) 94 ft3 (Hatchback)
Luggage Volume 15 ft3 (4 door) 15 ft3 (4 door) 26 ft3 (Hatchback) 26 ft3 (Hatchback)
Fuel Type Electricity Premium Gas (Recommended)
or Electricity		 Electricity Electricity
Engine Descriptor Additional Information PHEV
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 125 kW AC Induction 125kW 225 kW AC Induction (60 kW-hr battery pack) 270 kW AC Induction (85 kW-hr battery pack)
Time to Charge Battery 4 hrs at 240V 4 hrs at 240V 10 hrs at 240V
(standard charger)
3.75 hrs at 240V
(80 amp dual charger)		 12 hrs at 240V
(standard charger)
4.75 hrs at 240V
(80 amp dual charger)

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 72 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 4.4¢ per mile.

After the first 72 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 11.7¢/mile.

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

Personalized estimates are currently not available for this vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.