MPG AtlasBMW i3 MPG EV
EPA fuel economy for 25 BMW i3 trims sold from 2014 to 2021. Best ever: 124 MPG (2017 i3 BEV (60 Amp-hour battery)). Latest model year 2021: 31 to 113 MPG combined across 4 trims.
BMW i3 fuel cost calculator
Enter what you pay for fuel and how far you drive in a year. The starting prices are the ones the EPA uses for its own yearly fuel-cost estimates. Every cost on this page updates as you type.
At $5.16 a gallon for premium, $0.15 per kWh and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2021 BMW i3 to fuel is the i3, Electric, 153 mi range (113 MPGe) at $670 a year. The i3s with Range Extender, 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid (31 MPG) costs $860, so the thriftier trim saves $190 a year and $950 over five years.
| 2021 trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Comb | Cost/yr | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 | Electric, 153 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 113 | $670 | cheapest |
| i3s | Electric, 153 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 113 | $670 | cheapest |
| i3 with Range Extender | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 31 | $860 | +$190 |
| i3s with Range Extender | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 31 | $860 | +$190 |
Cost per year is miles per year divided by the EPA combined rating, times your fuel price; electric vehicles use the EPA's kWh per 100 miles instead. Plug-in hybrids blend electricity and gasoline by the EPA utility factor, the share of miles the EPA expects on battery power. Rounded to the nearest $10. Your prices are kept in this browser only.
BMW i3 MPG by year
| Year | Best combined | City | Hwy | Best trim that year | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 113 | 124 | 102 | i3, Electric, 153 mi range, Auto (A1) | 4 |
| 2020 | 113 | 124 | 102 | i3, Electric, 153 mi range, Auto (A1) | 4 |
| 2019 | 113 | 124 | 102 | i3, Electric, 153 mi range, Auto (A1) | 4 |
| 2018 | 118 | 129 | 106 | i3 (94Ah), Electric, 114 mi range, Auto (A1) | 4 |
| 2017 | 124 | 137 | 111 | i3 BEV (60 Amp-hour battery), Electric, 81 mi range, Auto (A1) | 3 |
| 2016 | 124 | 137 | 111 | i3 BEV, Electric, 81 mi range, Auto (A1) | 2 |
| 2015 | 124 | 137 | 111 | i3 BEV, Electric, 81 mi range, Auto (A1) | 2 |
| 2014 | 124 | 137 | 111 | i3 BEV, Electric, 81 mi range, Auto (A1) | 2 |
Every BMW i3 trim
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | CO2 g/mi | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | i3 | Electric, 153 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 124 | 102 | 113 | $670 | |
| 2021 | i3s | Electric, 153 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 124 | 102 | 113 | $670 | |
| 2021 | i3 with Range Extender | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 30 | 31 | 31 | 22 | $860 |
| 2021 | i3s with Range Extender | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 30 | 31 | 31 | 22 | $860 |
| 2020 | i3 | Electric, 153 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 124 | 102 | 113 | $670 | |
| 2020 | i3s | Electric, 153 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 124 | 102 | 113 | $670 | |
| 2020 | i3 with Range Extender | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 30 | 31 | 31 | 22 | $860 |
| 2020 | i3s with Range Extender | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 30 | 31 | 31 | 22 | $860 |
| 2019 | i3 | Electric, 153 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 124 | 102 | 113 | $670 | |
| 2019 | i3s | Electric, 153 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 124 | 102 | 113 | $670 | |
| 2019 | i3 with Range Extender | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 30 | 31 | 31 | 22 | $860 |
| 2019 | i3s with Range Extender | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 30 | 31 | 31 | 22 | $860 |
| 2018 | i3 (94Ah) | Electric, 114 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 129 | 106 | 118 | $640 | |
| 2018 | i3s (94Ah) | Electric, 107 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 126 | 99 | 112 | $680 | |
| 2018 | i3 (94Ah) with Range Extender | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 36 | 33 | 35 | 29 | $870 |
| 2018 | i3s (94Ah) with Range Extender | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 36 | 33 | 35 | 29 | $870 |
| 2017 | i3 BEV (60 Amp-hour battery) | Electric, 81 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 137 | 111 | 124 | $610 | |
| 2017 | i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) | Electric, 114 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 129 | 106 | 118 | $650 | |
| 2017 | i3 REX (94 Amp-hour battery) | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 36 | 33 | 35 | 29 | $850 |
| 2016 | i3 BEV | Electric, 81 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 137 | 111 | 124 | $610 | |
| 2016 | i3 REX | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 41 | 37 | 39 | 37 | $870 |
| 2015 | i3 BEV | Electric, 81 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 137 | 111 | 124 | $610 | |
| 2015 | i3 REX | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 41 | 37 | 39 | 40 | $870 |
| 2014 | i3 BEV | Electric, 81 mi range | Auto (A1) | RWD | Electricity | 137 | 111 | 124 | $610 | |
| 2014 | i3 REX | 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid | Auto (A1) | RWD | Premium Gas or Electricity | 41 | 37 | 39 | 40 | $870 |
CO2 is tailpipe grams per mile from the EPA test. Fuel cost per year uses the prices and miles in the calculator above (the EPA's own prices and 15,000 miles a year until you change them); blank when the fuel has no price here (hydrogen, natural gas).
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Questions people ask
What is the best MPG for a BMW i3?
The most efficient BMW i3 the EPA has rated is the 2017 i3 BEV (60 Amp-hour battery) at 124 MPG combined (137 city, 111 highway).
What MPG does the 2021 BMW i3 get?
2021 BMW i3 trims range from 31 to 113 MPG combined, depending on engine, transmission and drivetrain.
Which BMW i3 has the worst fuel economy?
The 2021 i3 with Range Extender is the lowest rated at 31 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a BMW i3 for a year?
At $5.16 a gallon for premium, $0.15 per kWh and 15,000 miles a year, the cheapest 2021 BMW i3 to fuel is the i3, Electric, 153 mi range (113 MPGe) at $670 a year. The i3s with Range Extender, 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Plug-in Hybrid (31 MPG) costs $860, so the thriftier trim saves $190 a year and $950 over five years.
More from BMW: every BMW model. Fuel types on this model: Electricity, Premium Gas or Electricity. EPA classes: Subcompact Cars.