BMW i3 120 Ah 2018

Starting price: $44,450

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Usable battery
37.9 kWh
Nominal battery
42.2 kWh
Drive
RWD
Real range (combined)
130 miles
AC charging
7.4 kW
DC fast charging
50 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

BMW i3 120 Ah 2018 works best as a RWD electric hatchback for city driving, short commutes and simple home charging. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 153 mi official, but also about 130 mi mixed and 99 mi in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 5 h 49 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 38 min (est.), so highway use needs more patience. The practical side is documented with 4 seats, 9.2-38.8 cu ft cargo and 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty. The main caveat is that road-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs. Range confidence is high and the tracked ownership specs are complete.

Best fit

City drivingShort commuteHome charging

Main caveatRoad-trip charging is slower than newer long-range EVs.

Range reality

Official EPA range: 153 mi
BEVDB mixed estimate: 130 mi
Cold highway estimate: 99 mi
Official vs BEVDB gap: -23 mi / -15%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 5 h 49 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 38 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 92 mi Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats: 4
Cargo: 9.2-38.8 cu ft
Battery warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles

Data quality

Range confidence: High
Specs completeness: Complete
Estimate basis: EPA data + BEVDB model
Missing key data: None of the tracked key fields

Real Range

City - Mild Weather	162 miles
City - Cold Weather	110 miles
Highway - Mild Weather	121 miles
Highway - Cold Weather	99 miles

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from EPA data and usable battery capacity, based on the BEVDB model. The BEVDB real-range card uses four fixed reference scenarios: City (Mild), Highway (Mild), City (Cold), and Highway (Cold). Mild means +20°C (70°F) without intensive climate-control use; cold means -10°C (14°F) with cabin heating. City speed is 50 km/h (30 mph), and highway speed is 110 km/h (70 mph). These figures are not official test results. Actual range will vary depending on speed, temperature, road conditions, road profile, load, tires, and driving style.

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Battery

Nominal Capacity	42.2 kWh
Usable Capacity	37.9 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	100000 miles
Cathode Material	NCM622

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	J1772
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power	7.4 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	5 h 49 min
Charge Speed (mild)	20 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)	10 miles/hour

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CCS Combo 1
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power (max)	50 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	41 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	38 min
Charge Speed (mild)	100 miles/hour
Charge Speed (cold)	70 miles/hour
Autocharge Supported	No

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	No
Supported Protocol	No Data

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	Yes
Automatically using Navigation	No

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~5h 50m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Level 1 · 120V / 12A	1.4 kW	30h 45m	3 mi/h	—
Level 1 · 120V / 16A	1.9 kW	22h 40m	4 mi/h	—
Level 2 · 240V / 32A	7.4 kW	5h 50m	15 mi/h	Limited by vehicle
Level 2 · 240V / 40A	7.4 kW	5h 50m	15 mi/h	Limited by vehicle
Level 2 · 240V / 48A	7.4 kW	5h 50m	15 mi/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~38 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
DC 50+ kWCCS connector	41 kW avg.	38 min	97 mi/h	Vehicle-limited above 50 kW

Fast-charging times may use BEVDB estimates when measured 10–80% data is unavailable. Lower-power charger scenarios are estimated from the vehicle's 10–80% charging profile.

Estimated charging times are based on usable battery capacity, charging power and vehicle charging limits. Peak DC power is usually reached only briefly; average 10–80% power is more useful for estimating real charging time. Actual charging speed can vary by charger output, battery temperature, state of charge, weather, software and battery condition.

Performance

Acceleration	7.3 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	93 mph
Total Power	125 kW (170 PS)
Total Torque	184.4 lb-ft
EPA Consumption	29 kWh/100 mi
Drive	RWD

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Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
Exterior Outlet(s)	-
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-
V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

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Energy Consumption

BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)	129.9 miles
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	29 kWh/100 mi

BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value is a weighted mix of city/highway and mild/cold scenarios. See the methodology and data sources for inputs, official source boundaries, fallback rules, and versioning.

EPA

EPA Range	153 mi
MPGe City	124 MPGe
MPGe Highway	102 MPGe
MPGe Combined	113 MPGe
Energy Use	29 kWh/100 mi

Source: EPA

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Safety

Side crash:	5/5
Front crash:	4/5
Rollover resistance:	4/5
Safety rating:	4/5
Rating year:	2018

Source: NHTSA

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	157.9 in
Width	69.9 in
Width with Mirrors	No Data
Height	62.9 in
Wheelbase	101.2 in
Weight	2965.2 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	3769.9 lbs
Max. Payload	970 lbs
Cargo Volume	9.2 ft³
Cargo Volume Max	38.8 ft³
Cargo Volume Frunk	No Data
Roof Load	0 lbs
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 lbs
Towing Weight Braked	0 lbs
Vertical Load Max	No Data

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Miscellaneous

Price	$44,450
Seats	4
LATCH	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	32.5 ft
Platform	No Data
EV Dedicated Platform	No Data
Car Body	Hatchback
Roof Rails	No Data
Heat Pump	Yes
HP Standard Equipment	No, optional

Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions. Review the BEVDB methodology for estimate boundaries and source labels. If this model page looks wrong, use Contact and include this page URL plus an official source link when possible.