Commute: 103 mi real-world range | easy overnight home charging
Road-trip (10-80%): 25 min (est.) | +31 mi in 10 min | peak 50 kW
Home charging (AC): 7.2 kW | 0-100% 4 h 20 min
Seats & cargo: 4 seats | 9.2 cu ft | max 38.8 cu ft
Battery warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Overview
BMW i3 94 Ah 2016 overview
BMW i3 94 Ah 2016 is offered as an electric hatchback in RWD form and seating for 4. EPA range: 114 mi, well below the class median of ~136 mi.
The battery has 27.2 kWh usable (33.2 kWh nominal). Electrical system: 400 V.
Charging includes AC charging up to 7.2 kW (J1772); DC fast charging up to 50 kW (CCS Combo 1). On a DC fast charger, it adds ~31 mi in 10 min; Key performance figures: 0-60 mph in 7.3 s; top speed 93 mph.
Class comparison
Within a group of 34 hatchbacks, BMW i3 94 Ah 2016 stands out for a smaller usable battery and less cargo space. Usable battery capacity is below the class median; 27.2 kWh vs 34.6 kWh; 7.5 kWh lower, -22%. Cargo volume is below the class median; 9.2 cu ft vs 11.7 cu ft; 2.5 cu ft lower, -21%. Rated range is below the class median; 114 mi vs 136 mi; 22 mi lower, -16%. Worth considering if you can live with shorter legs between charges.
Real Range
City - Mild Weather
135.5 miles
City - Cold Weather
99 miles
Highway - Mild Weather
93 miles
Highway - Cold Weather
72 miles
Real range estimates The values shown here are estimates calculated by BEV-Database using EPA range/efficiency data (where available) and the usable battery capacity of the car. “Mild weather" represents driving in roughly 68-77 °F without heavy use of climate control, while "Cold weather" reflects winter conditions with the cabin heater on (around 14 °F). "Highway" figures assume steady cruising at about 65 mph-70 mph. These figures are not official test results or guarantees. Real-world range will vary depending on speed, temperature, traffic, road profile, payload, tires and driving style.
BEVDB estimates use EPA-rated (or derived) consumption and usable battery capacity to model city/highway ranges; the combined value averages the four scenarios.
Reminder: Range and energy consumption figures are estimates. Actual results may vary depending on weather, driving style, terrain, and other conditions.
