Commute: 133 mi real-world range | easy overnight home charging
Road-trip (10-80%): 35 min (est.) | +28 mi in 10 min | peak 49 kW
Home charging (AC): 7.2 kW | 0-100% 6 h 0 min
Seats & cargo: 4 seats | 9.2 cu ft | max 38.8 cu ft
Battery warranty: 8 years / 100,000 miles
Overview
BMW i3s 120 Ah 2018 overview
In this trim, BMW i3s 120 Ah 2018 is an electric hatchback with RWD and 4 seats. Range is a strong point: EPA range: 153 mi, well above the class median of ~120 mi.
Usable capacity is 37.9 kWh, with 42.2 kWh nominal. It runs on a 400 V architecture.
Charging: AC up to 7.2 kW (J1772); DC up to 49 kW (CCS Combo 1). For DC fast charging, it adds ~28 mi in 10 min; a heat pump is included for cabin conditioning.
Class comparison
Compared with 34 other hatchbacks, BMW i3s 120 Ah 2018 leans toward longer DC stops and longer range. 10-80% time (est.) is longer than the class median; 35 min vs 25 min; 10 min slower, +40%. Rated range is above the class median; 153 mi vs 120 mi; 33 mi higher, +28%. Usable battery capacity is above the class median; 37.9 kWh vs 30 kWh; 7.9 kWh higher, +26%. Best suited for drivers who value more usable battery capacity.
Real Range
City - Mild Weather
188.3 miles
City - Cold Weather
128 miles
Highway - Mild Weather
120 miles
Highway - Cold Weather
93 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.
