2018
BMW i3

Q: What trim levels are available for the 2018 BMW i3?

The 2018 BMW i3 is available in 2 trim levels: (2 style), s (2 style)

Starts at:

$44,450

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Available trims

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94 Ah

Starts at

$44,450

Range

97 - 114 mi.

Seat capacity

4

Warranty

48 month/50,000 miles

Engine

Electric

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

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s 94 Ah

Starts at

$47,650

Range

107 - 114 mi.

Seat capacity

4

Warranty

48 month/50,000 miles

Engine

Electric

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

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94 Ah w/Range Extender

Starts at

$48,300

Range

97 mi.

Seat capacity

4

Warranty

48 month/50,000 miles

Engine

Electric/Gas

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

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s 94 Ah w/Range Extender

Starts at

$51,500

Range

97 mi.

Seat capacity

4

Warranty

48 month/50,000 miles

Engine

Electric/Gas

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

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Notable features

Updated styling
New performance-oriented i3s version
All-electric four-seat hatchback
Gasoline range-extending engine available
Rear-wheel drive

The good & the bad

The good

Acceleration
Ride comfort
Overall range with gasoline extender
Cabin space
Urban-friendly dimensions, turning circle

The bad

Low-grip tires
Relatively high price
Braking
Range extender recommends premium gas
No AM radio

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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion: 12 years
Powertrain: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance: 4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage: Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic: 1 year / unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year / 50,000-mile new car warranty
Dealer certification: 196-point inspection

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Starts at

$44,450

Range

97 - 114 mi.

Seat capacity

4

Warranty

48 month/50,000 miles

Engine

Electric

Drivetrain

Rear-wheel drive

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Range

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Warranty

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Seat capacity

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Warranty

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Drivetrain

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Range

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Seat capacity

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Warranty

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Drivetrain

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Range

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Seat capacity

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Warranty

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Engine

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Drivetrain

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Range

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Seat capacity

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Warranty

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Drivetrain

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Most recent

By Larryh from Powell Butte

Owns this car

March 13, 2022

Fun Reinvented
We recently purchased an I3s and are totally amazed at the technology and joy it is to own this vehicle. It's like the feeling when you got your first car!! Everything is engineered to perfection. It's BMW through and through and my only regret is not getting one sooner.
Purchased a Used car

Used for Commuting

Does recommend this car

Comfort

5.0 out of 5

Interior

5.0 out of 5

Performance

5.0 out of 5

Value

5.0 out of 5

Exterior

5.0 out of 5

Reliability

5.0 out of 5

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By PKS from Torrance, CA

Owns this car

May 3, 2021

Possibly the best car I've ever owned
Spacious, well designed, great styling, adequate features. Only thing you need to ask yourself is if a usefule range of about 110 to 120 miles per charge is good enough for your driving needs. If you do buy this car, make sure you buy a 220 volt charger to keep charging time to less than about 4 hours.
Purchased a Used car

Used for Commuting

Does recommend this car

Comfort

5.0 out of 5

Interior

5.0 out of 5

Performance

5.0 out of 5

Value

5.0 out of 5

Exterior

5.0 out of 5

Reliability

5.0 out of 5

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By Sylvi from Frederick md

Owns this car

February 28, 2021

Love it. Had a 2014 and came back for an upgrade
Love the car, and with the upgrades of the 2018 I couldnt be happier. Love the exterior and interior colors. So sophisticated and nice. The tech upgrades are awesome.
Purchased a Used car

Used for Commuting

Does recommend this car

Comfort

5.0 out of 5

Interior

5.0 out of 5

Performance

5.0 out of 5

Value

5.0 out of 5

Exterior

5.0 out of 5

Reliability

5.0 out of 5

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By MyLifeasDAWN from San Diego California

Test drove this car

February 28, 2021

Love my Hybrid
Love this car. Meets all my needs. Plenty of leg room. Sporty, stylish and unique. Love the handling. Acceleration is great. And, most important, I am happy!
Purchased a Used car

Used for Commuting

Does recommend this car

Comfort

5.0 out of 5

Interior

5.0 out of 5

Performance

5.0 out of 5

Value

5.0 out of 5

Exterior

5.0 out of 5

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By AndyW from Kingston, WA

Owns this car

December 8, 2020

First EV for us...so far, really enjoy it!
Great little commuter SUV. Unique styling, but I like it. Is truly a BMW take on an EV. Direct comparisons to other EV's is hard because the goals of this car are different (not designed asa a true hybrid, REX is a backup concept). Get about 100 miles out of the 92Ahr battery. Fully charges on 220V charger in less than 6
hours. It is expensive and I expect it to depreciate quickly, like a lot of BMWs,, but it is a quality BMW machine, not a generic Volt or Prius.
Purchased a Used car

Used for Commuting

Does recommend this car

Comfort

5.0 out of 5

Interior

5.0 out of 5

Performance

5.0 out of 5

Value

3.0 out of 5

Exterior

4.0 out of 5

Reliability

5.0 out of 5

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By Mo A. from Phoenix AZ

Owns this car

August 20, 2018

The best car I?ve ever owned and engineer masterpi
I love every bit of this car. I have the level 2 home charger which makes owning this car much better. No range anxiety at all because the car regenerates about 20-30 miles if driven correctly. Just don?t drive like a maniac. If you use the car for how it?s intended, it?s amazing. City car, don?t use freeway and high speeds
with AC kill range. However even living in AZ and running the AC, I?m still good on range because of the home charger. It?s a must. WKe up every day to 120-150 Miles to drive. After a while the car configured how much range your car will get based on how you drive with the regenerative Miles added to it. Fast, fun, comfy and roomy. At the same time small to park anywhere! Love this car!!!
Purchased a New car

Used for Commuting

Does recommend this car

Comfort

5.0 out of 5

Interior

5.0 out of 5

Performance

5.0 out of 5

Value

5.0 out of 5

Exterior

5.0 out of 5

Reliability

5.0 out of 5

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By Genie from Kenosha

Owns this car

May 30, 2018

Literally the most reliable car I?ve owned.
The i3 is an excellent city car for running errands and commuting. It is very fun to drive being faster and more maneuverable then most every other car on the road.
Purchased a New car

Used for Transporting family

Does recommend this car

Comfort

5.0 out of 5

Interior

4.0 out of 5

Performance

5.0 out of 5

Value

4.0 out of 5

Exterior

4.0 out of 5

Reliability

5.0 out of 5

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 BMW i3?

The 2018 BMW i3 is available in 2 trim levels:

(2 styles)
s (2 styles)

What is the electric range of the 2018 BMW i3?

The 2018 BMW i3 can travel 97 - 114 miles on a single charge depending on electric motor and battery options.

EPA-estimated range is the distance, or predicted distance, a new plug-in vehicle will travel on electric power before its battery charge is exhausted. Actual range will vary depending on driving conditions, trim level, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 BMW i3?

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Is the 2018 BMW i3 reliable?

The 2018 BMW i3 has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 BMW i3 owners.

Is the 2018 BMW i3 a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 BMW i3. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5

Based on 7 reviews

Comfort: 5.0
Interior: 4.9
Performance: 5.0
Value: 4.6
Exterior: 4.7
Reliability: 5.0

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2018 BMW i3