BMW i3 60 Ah 2013

Starting price: €34,950

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Ownership summary

Verdict:

BMW i3 60 Ah 2013 makes the most sense as a RWD electric hatchback built around compact daily use rather than frequent highway travel. For ownership planning, the key range numbers are not only 190 km official, but also about 112 km mixed and 90 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 2 h 53 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 19 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 4 seats and 260-1100 L cargo. The official NEDC number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate. Range confidence is high, while specs completeness is partial.

Best fit
City drivingShort commuteHome charging

Main caveatThe official NEDC number is optimistic compared with the BEVDB mixed estimate.

Range reality

Official NEDC range
190 km
BEVDB mixed estimate
112 km
Cold highway estimate
90 km
Official vs BEVDB gap
-78 km / -41%

Charging reality

Home charging
0-100% 2 h 53 min
Fast charging
10-80% 19 min (est.)
10-80% range added
79 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats
4
Cargo
260-1100 L
Battery warranty
No Data

Data quality

Range confidence
High
Specs completeness
Partial
Estimate basis
NEDC data + BEVDB model
Missing key data
Roof load, Battery warranty
City - Mild Weather135 km
City - Cold Weather93 km
Highway - Mild Weather110 km
Highway - Cold Weather90 km

Estimates of actual range. The values given here are BEVDB estimates calculated from WLTP 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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Nominal Capacity21.6 kWh
Usable Capacity18.8 kWh
Battery TypeLithium-ion
Architecture400 V
Warranty PeriodNo Data
Warranty MileageNo Data
Cathode MaterialNo Data

Source: Manufacturer

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Home / Destination

Charging TypeType 2Type 2 icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power7.4 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)2 h 53 min
Charge Speed (mild)40 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)30 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging PortCCS Combo 2CCS Combo 2 icon
Port LocationRear Right
Charge Power (max)47 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)41 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)19 min
Charge Speed (mild)260 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)200 km/h
Autocharge SupportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge SupportedNo
Supported Protocol-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning PossibleNo
Automatically using NavigationNo
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Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~2h 55m
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A2.3 kW9h 15m13 km/h—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A3.7 kW5h 45m21 km/h—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A7.4 kW2h 55m42 km/h—
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A7.4 kW2h 55m42 km/hLimited by vehicle
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A7.4 kW2h 55m42 km/hLimited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~19 min
Charging optionPower usedApprox. timeRange per hourNotes
CCS 50+ kWCCS connector41 kW avg.19 min264 km/hVehicle-limited above 50 kW

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.

Acceleration7.2 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed150 km/h
Total Power125 kW (170 PS)
Total Torque250 Nm
DriveRWD
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
Exterior Outlet(s)-
Interior Outlet(s)-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2H via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
V2G via DC SupportedNo
Max. Output Power-
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BEVDB model

Combined real range (estimate)112 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)16.7 kWh/100 km

BEVDB estimates use WLTP-rated (or derived; falls back to NEDC when WLTP is missing) 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.

NEDC Real Range

Range190 km
Rated Consumption12.9 kWh/100 km
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Safety Rating4/5
Adult Occupant86%
Child Occupant81%
Rating Year2013
Vulnerable Road Users57%
Safety Assist55%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Length3999 mm
Width1775 mm
Width with MirrorsNo Data
Height1578 mm
WheelbaseNo Data
Weight Unladen (EU)1270 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)1620 kg
Max. Payload425 kg
Cargo Volume260 L
Cargo Volume Max1100 L
Cargo Volume FrunkNo Data
Roof LoadNo Data
Tow Hitch PossibleNo Data
Towing Weight UnbrakedNo Data
Towing Weight BrakedNo Data
Vertical Load MaxNo Data
Have questions about Dimensions and Weight?
Price€34,950
Seats4
IsofixNo Data
Turning CircleNo Data
PlatformNo Data
EV Dedicated PlatformNo Data
Car BodyHatchback
Roof RailsNo Data
Heat PumpYes
HP Standard EquipmentNo Data

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.