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2017 BMW i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery)
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  Automatic (A1) 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Automatic (A1) 1.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)  
 
MSRP: $44,450
MSRP: $48,300
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MSRP: $20,150 - $24,965
 
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EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Electricity
Electricity
Prem. Gas
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG:118 MPGe
City MPGe:129 Highway MPGe:106
combined
city/highway
city highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:111 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:35 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG:46 MPG
City MPG:48 Highway MPG:43
combined
city/highway
city highway
29 kWh/100 mi
30 kWh/100mi
2.9 gal/100mi
2.2 gal/100mi
EPA range: 114 miles
114 miles
Total Range
EPA range: 97 miles on Electricity and 180miles total
97 miles
Electricity
180 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 437 miles
437 miles
Total Range
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Unofficial MPG Estimates from Vehicle Owners

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143.6 MPG

Average based on 1 vehicle

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134.0 MPG

Average based on 1 vehicle

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
$6,500
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
$3,750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*$650Electricity + Gasoline: $850$1,200
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.09$1.12 (driving on elec only)$1.98
$3.26 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank $11 (gas only)$35
Tank Size 2.3 gallons9.5 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 Regular Gasoline
0.1 barrels 1.0 barrels 6.5 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity Electricity + Gasoline Regular Gasoline
0 grams per mile29 grams per mile193 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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PRIUS C 
Overall
4 4 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
4 4 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
  2017 BMW i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) 2017 BMW i3 REX (94 Amp-hour battery) 2017 Toyota Prius c
EPA Size Class Additional Information Subcompact Cars Subcompact Cars Compact Cars
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology No Yes Yes
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No
Turbocharger No No No
Supercharger No No No
Passenger Volume 84 ft3 (4 door) 84 ft3 (4 door) 87 ft3 (Hatchback)
Luggage Volume 15 ft3 (4 door) 15 ft3 (4 door) 17 ft3 (Hatchback)
Fuel Type Electricity Premium Gas (Recommended)
or Electricity
Regular Gasoline
Engine Descriptor Additional Information PHEV; 94 Amp-hour battery
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 125 kW AC Induction 125kW AC Induction
Time to Charge Battery 5 hrs at 240V 5 hrs at 240V

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 97 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 4.6¢ per mile.

After the first 97 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 13.2¢/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.