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2014 BMW i3 BEV
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  Automatic (A1) 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Automatic (A1) 1.5 L, 3 cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Turbo  
 
MSRP: $41,350
MSRP: $45,200
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MSRP: $135,700
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EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Electricity
Electricity
Prem. Gas
Elec + Gas
Prem. Gas
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 on Electricity:76 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:28 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
27 kWh/100 mi
29 kWh/100mi
2.6 gal/100mi
.1 gal/100mi of gas + 43 kWh/100mi
3.6 gal/100mi
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: 15 miles on Elec + Gas and 330miles total
15 miles
Elec + Gas
All Elec: 0-14 mi
330 miles
Total Range Additional Information
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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

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
$250
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*$600Electricity + Gasoline: $850Electricity + Gasoline: $1,900
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.01$1.09 (driving on elec only)$2.65 (on a single charge) Additional Information
$2.91 (driving on gas only)$4.05 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank $9 (gas only)$50 (gas only)
Tank Size 1.9 gallons11.1 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 + Gasoline
0.1 barrels 1.3 barrels 6.6 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline
0 grams per mile40 grams per mile198 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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Vehicle Specification Data
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EPA Size Class Additional Information Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology No Yes Yes
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No
Turbocharger No No Yes
Supercharger No No No
Passenger Volume 84 ft3 (4 door) 84 ft3 (4 door) 81 ft3 (2 door)
Luggage Volume 15 ft3 (4 door) 15 ft3 (4 door) 5 ft3 (2 door)
Fuel Type Electricity Premium Gas (Recommended)
or Electricity
Premium Gas (Recommended)
and Electricity
Engine Descriptor Additional Information PHEV SIDI; PHEV
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 125 kW AC Induction 125kW 96kW
Time to Charge Battery 4 hrs at 240V 4 hrs at 240V 2 hrs at 240V

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 11.6¢/mile.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 15 miles in EPA tests. It may use gasoline depending on how you drive.

When fully charged, you will pay about 6.9¢ per mile for the first 15 miles you drive ($.97 for the electricity and $.06 for the gasoline).

After the first 15 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 16.0¢/mile.

You will spend $.97 on electricity and $1.68 on gasoline. This calculation assumes that your vehicle is fully charged when you begin your 25 mile trip and that you do not recharge during the trip.

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.