2017 BMW i8

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Key specs

Base trim shown

Coupe: Body style
28-76: Combined MPGe Combined MPGe
Miles per gallon-equivalent is how the EPA provides efficiency ratings for battery-electric vehicles in a way that can be used in comparison with gasoline-powered vehicles. Actual mileage will vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.
Related: Top 10 Most Efficient Electric Cars
15 mi.: EPA-est. range EPA-est. range
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, driving habits, elevation changes, weather, accessory usage (lights, climate control), vehicle condition and other factors.
Related: Electric Cars With The Longest Range
2 hrs.: Level 2 charging Level 2 charging
Charge time estimates are based on using a 240-volt charging circuit charging from empty to 100% battery capacity. Level 2 is the fastest way to charge at home, though charging times can vary and are dependent on factors such as the capabilities of the charging circuit, charging equipment and the vehicle’s onboard charger. Level 2 charging time provided by Chrome Data, a JD Power company.
5-7 kWh: Battery capacity Battery capacity
Battery capacity is measured in kilowatt-hours, which is a measure of how much energy is used over time. A 70-kWh battery has more energy capacity than a 50-kWh battery and would result in a longer driving range if all other factors were equal. But more battery capacity doesn’t always mean longer range because of differences in energy consumption from vehicle to vehicle. Battery capacity provided by Chrome Data, a JD Power company.
4: Seating capacity
184.9” x 50.8”: Dimensions
All-wheel drive: Drivetrain

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Overview

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The good:

Supercar looks
Brisk acceleration
Efficiency versus exotic competitors
Interior quality
Ride quality
Multiple cameras and sonar

The bad:

Light but feels heavy
Difficult entry/exit
Doors complicate access
Tiny backseat
Requires premium gas
Modest EV range and gas mpg versus cheaper plug-ins

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$143,400

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Plug-in hybrid sports car with 15 miles of all-electric range
Carbon fiber-reinforced plastic body, aluminum chassis
Electric front-drive, gas rear-drive
Swing-wing doors
Recharges in 1.5 hours on Level 2 service
Laser high-beam headlights available

2017 BMW i8 review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

What it is: The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car that’s designed for both performance and efficiency. It features an electric drivetrain that provides up to 15 miles of all-electric range as well as a turbocharged three-cylinder gas engine that works with the electric motor to accelerate the i8 from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, according to BMW. All-wheel drive is standard and the gas engine powers the rear wheels while the electric motor drives the front wheels. Total system output is 357 horsepower and 420 pounds-feet of torque.

Like the BMW i3 city car, the i8 features a carbon fiber-reinforced plastic body atop an aluminum chassis for the drivetrain. The car’s 2+2 arrangement provides seating for four, but the rear seats are designed for small children.
New for 2017
The i8 is available in a Protonic Red Edition that includes red paint with gray metallic accents, black and gray wheels, sport seats with red highlights, and black and red interior trim.
Significant Standard Features

129-hp electric motor drives the front wheels
Lithium-ion battery pack
228-hp, turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder gas engine drives the rear wheels
Six-speed automatic transmission
Adaptive suspension system
Swing-wing doors
LED headlights
20-inch light-alloy wheels
Navigation system
Head-up display
Surround view camera system
Forward collision warning with pedestrian recognition and braking function
Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

Laser high-beam headlights
Perforated leather upholstery

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New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion: 144 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain: 48 months/50,000 miles
Hybrid electric: 96 months/100,000 miles
Maintenance: 36 months/36,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 48 months/unlimited distance

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic warranty terms: 1 year/unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year/50,000-mile new car warranty
Powertrain: N/A
Dealer certification required: 196-point inspection
Roadside assistance: Yes