BMW i3s 120 Ah 2018

Starting price: €43,950

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Usable battery
37.9 kWh
Nominal battery
42.2 kWh
Drive
RWD
Real range (combined)
213 km
AC charging
11 kW
DC fast charging
49 kW

Ownership summary

Verdict:

BMW i3s 120 Ah 2018 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 283 km official, but also about 213 km mixed and 172 km in cold highway driving.

In daily use, home charging takes about 3 h 55 min from 0-100%; on trips, the 10-80% DC estimate is about 34 min (est.), which should make highway stops manageable. The practical side is documented with 4 seats, 260-1100 L cargo and 8 years / 160,000 km battery warranty. The BEVDB mixed estimate is meaningfully below the official range figure. Range confidence is high and the tracked ownership specs are complete.

Best fit

City drivingShort commuteHome charging

Main caveatThe BEVDB mixed estimate is meaningfully below the official range figure.

Range reality

Official WLTP range: 283 km
BEVDB mixed estimate: 213 km
Cold highway estimate: 172 km
Official vs BEVDB gap: -70 km / -25%

Charging reality

Home charging: 0-100% 3 h 55 min
Fast charging: 10-80% 34 min (est.)
10-80% range added: 150 km Based on BEVDB combined consumption

Practical ownership

Seats: 4
Cargo: 260-1100 L
Battery warranty: 8 years / 160,000 km

Data quality

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

Real Range

City - Mild Weather	257 km
City - Cold Weather	180 km
Highway - Mild Weather	209 km
Highway - Cold Weather	172 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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Battery

Nominal Capacity	42.2 kWh
Usable Capacity	37.9 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	160000 km
Cathode Material	NCM622

Source: Manufacturer

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Charging

Home / Destination

Charging Type	Type 2
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power	11 kW
Charge Time AC (0-100%)	3 h 55 min
Charge Speed (mild)	60 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	50 km/h

Fast Charging

Fast Charging Port	CCS Combo 2
Port Location	Rear Right
Charge Power (max)	49 kW
Charge Power (10-80%)	47 kW
Charge Time DC (10-80%)	34 min
Charge Speed (mild)	290 km/h
Charge Speed (cold)	220 km/h
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported	No
Supported Protocol	-

Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible	No
Automatically using Navigation	No

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Charging Times

Home / destination charging — 0–100%

AC full charge: fastest ~3h 55m

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
Wall plug · 230V / 10A	2.3 kW	18h 45m	12 km/h	—
1-phase 16A · 230V / 16A	3.7 kW	11h 40m	20 km/h	—
1-phase 32A · 230V / 32A	7.4 kW	5h 50m	40 km/h	—
3-phase 16A · 400V / 3x16A	11 kW	3h 55m	59 km/h	—
3-phase 32A · 400V / 3x32A	11 kW	3h 55m	59 km/h	Limited by vehicle

Fast charging — 10–80%

Fastest DC 10–80%: ~34 min

Charging option	Power used	Approx. time	Range per hour	Notes
CCS 50+ kWCCS connector	47 kW avg.	34 min	286 km/h	Vehicle-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.

Performance

Acceleration	6.9 sec (0-100 km/h)
Top Speed	160 km/h
Total Power	135 kW (184 PS)
Total Torque	270 Nm
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)	213 km
Combined Energy Use (estimate)	17.7 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.

WLTP Ratings (worst case)

Range	283 km
Rated Consumption	16.1 kWh/100 km

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Safety (NCAP)

Safety Rating	4/5
Adult Occupant	86%
Child Occupant	81%
Rating Year	2013
Vulnerable Road Users	57%
Safety Assist	55%

Source: Euro NCAP

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	4006 mm
Width	1791 mm
Width with Mirrors	No Data
Height	1590 mm
Wheelbase	2570 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1365 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	1730 kg
Max. Payload	440 kg
Cargo Volume	260 L
Cargo Volume Max	1100 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	No Data
Roof Load	0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	No Data
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	No Data

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Miscellaneous

Price	€43,950
Seats	4
Isofix	Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle	10.3 m
Platform	No Data
EV Dedicated Platform	No Data
Car Body	Hatchback
Roof Rails	No
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.