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2018 BMW i3 (94Ah) with Range Extender
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  0.6 L, 2 cyl, Automatic (A1) 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)  
 
MSRP: $48,300
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MSRP: $23,475 - $30,565
 
  2018 BMW i3 (94Ah) with Range Extender 2018 Toyota Prius
EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Electricity
Prem. Gas
Regular Gasoline
Combined MPG on Electricity:109 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:35 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG:52 MPG
City MPG:54 Highway MPG:50
combined
city/highway
city highway
31 kWh/100mi
2.9 gal/100mi
1.9 gal/100mi
EPA range: 97 miles on Electricity and 180miles total
97 miles
Electricity
180 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 588 miles
588 miles
Total Range
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Unofficial MPG Estimates from Vehicle Owners

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User MPG estimates are not yet available for this vehicle

52.7 MPG
48

Lo

58

Hi

Average based on 2 vehicles

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You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG

You SAVE
$5,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$4,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*Electricity + Gasoline: $850$1,050
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.16 (driving on elec only)$1.75
$3.24 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank$10 (gas only)$41
Tank Size2.3 gallons11.3 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.

  2018 BMW i3 (94Ah) with Range Extender 2018 Toyota Prius
Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Electricity + Gasoline Regular Gasoline
1.0 barrels 5.7 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity + Gasoline Regular Gasoline
29 grams per mile170 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
  2018 BMW i3 (94Ah) with Range Extender 2018 Toyota Prius

Safety Ratings


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Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
  2018 BMW i3 (94Ah) with Range Extender 2018 Toyota Prius
EPA Size Class Additional Information Subcompact Cars Midsize Cars
Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Yes Yes
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No
Turbocharger No No
Supercharger No No
Passenger Volume 84 ft3 (4 door) 91 ft3 (Hatchback)
Luggage Volume 15 ft3 (4 door) 27 ft3 (Hatchback)
Fuel Type Premium Gas (Recommended)
or Electricity
Regular Gasoline
Engine Descriptor Additional Information PHEV
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 125 kW AC Induction
Time to Charge Battery 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 13.1¢/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.