BMW
i3
Compact electric hatchback (2013-2022)
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Where to hire or buy the BMW i3
Specifications
| Battery | 42.2kWh (120Ah, later cars) |
| Range (WLTP) | up to 192 miles (309km) BEV |
| Power | 125kW/135kW electric motor |
| Top speed | 93mph (150km/h), electronically limited |
| Kerb weight | from 1345kg |
Figures taken from an established dealer: source. Specifications change by model year and configuration - confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
Who uses it
BMW's first mass-production electric car, built on a bespoke carbon-fibre passenger cell. Specialist EV hire fleets still run i3s as a compact, characterful city car, distinct from the unrelated i3 saloon BMW launched under the same name in 2026.
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