2018 BMW i3

Specs

Efficiency

118 MPGe · 28.6 kWh/100 mi

Usable battery

37.9 kWh

Charge port

CCS1

Max AC (Level 2)

7.4 kW

Heat pump

No

Battery warranty

8 yr / 100,000 mi

Original MSRP from

$44,450

Apple CarPlay

Not yet checked

Android Auto

Not yet checked

Specs shown are for the longest-range version; Versions compares the others. Source

Charge times estimate

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Charging networks

Last verified November 1, 2026. Station counts are DC fast sites within 25 mi. Connectors and adapters explained · Map chargers for this car

Recalls 3

• Hybrid Propulsion System 19V310000 · Apr 2019

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power.

  Risk: A shut down of high-voltage electrical power would result in a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EME module, free of charge. The recall began June 13, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

• Equipment: Electrical 18V652000 · Sep 2018

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable Chargers may fail, possibly resulting in a shock hazard or a fire.

  Risk: An electrical shock or a fire can increase the risk of injury or death.

  Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the charging cable, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

• Air Bags: Frontal 17V720000 · Nov 2017

  BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  Risk: During a frontal impact, unbelted, small adult, drivers could be at a higher risk of neck injury.

  Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will update the Driver air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at the dedicated i3 recall number 1-855-269-3361.

These are recalls for the model year. To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Versions

How the versions of the 2018 i3 differ. Range and efficiency are EPA figures; battery and charging are our curated specs where we have them.