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2019 BMW i3
Hatchback · 2017–2021
Trims and features
What changed for 2019
- Electric range: 114 mi → 153 mi (Base)
- Apple CarPlay: Not listed → Wireless (all trims)
- Horsepower: 184 hp → 181 hp (S)
2019 i3 trims
| Base | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | Electric: — Range Extender: W20 | Electric: — Range Extender: W20 |
| Horsepower | Electric: 170 hp Range Extender: — | Electric: 181 hp Range Extender: — |
| Torque | Electric: 184 lb-ft Range Extender: — | Electric: 199 lb-ft Range Extender: — |
| Transmission | GE1B | GE1B |
| Drivetrain | Electric / Range Extender | Electric / Range Extender |
| Electric range | 153 mi | 153 mi |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo behind last row | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 36.9 cu ft | 36.9 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Length | 158.3 in | 158.1 in |
| Curb weight | Electric: 2,965 lb Range Extender: 3,269 lb | Electric: 3,034 lb Range Extender: 3,302 lb |
| Tech | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | ||
| Remote start | App-Based Remote Start | App-Based Remote Start |
| Exterior | ||
| Wheels | 19 in | 20 in |
Packages and options (9)
| Base | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Technology and Driving Assistance Package | Optional | Optional |
| BMW i Blue Seat Belts $300 | — | Optional |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Optional | Optional |
| Wireless Charging Tray | Optional | Optional |
| Parking Assistant | Optional | — |
| Jucaro Beige Metallic with Frozen Grey Accents | Optional | Optional |
| Mega Carum Spice Grey SensaTec with Brown Cloth Highlights | Optional | Optional |
| Mega World Electronic Brown Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca Leather | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: i3 2018–2023, i3 2023 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | BMW i3 BEV 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | BMW i3 REX 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BMW i3 BEV 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | BMW i3 REX 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | BMW I3 BEV 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 13 |
| 2019 | BMW I3 REX 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 13 |
| 2018 | BMW I3 BEV 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 14 |
| 2018 | BMW I3 REX 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 3 | 14 |
| 2017 | BMW I3 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 52 |
| 2017 | BMW I3 PHEV 5 HB RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 3 | 52 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | i3 | Auto (A1) | 113 |
| 2021 | i3 with Range Extender | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 31 |
| 2020 | i3 | Auto (A1) | 113 |
| 2020 | i3 with Range Extender | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 31 |
| 2019 | i3 | Auto (A1) | 113 |
| 2019 | i3 with Range Extender | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 31 |
| 2018 | i3 (94Ah) | Auto (A1) | 118 |
| 2018 | i3 (94Ah) with Range Extender | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 35 |
| 2017 | i3 BEV (60 Amp-hour battery) | Auto (A1) | 124 |
| 2017 | i3 BEV (94 Amp-hour battery) | Auto (A1) | 118 |
| 2017 | i3 REX (94 Amp-hour battery) | Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L | 35 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.