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2020 BMW i3
Hatchback · 2017–2021
Trims and features
What changed for 2020
2020 i3 trims
| Base | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting MSRP | from $44,450 | from $47,650 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Horsepower | 170 hp | 181 hp |
| Drivetrain | Electric / Range Extender | Electric / Range Extender |
| Size and capability | ||
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Tech | ||
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Optional | Optional |
| Audio | Optional | Optional |
| Wireless phone charging | Optional | Optional |
| Driver assistance | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Optional |
| Comfort | ||
| Seats | Optional | Optional |
| Heated seats | Front | Front |
| Exterior | ||
| Wheels | 19 in + option | 20 in |
Packages and options (31)
| Base | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Giga World $1,800 | Optional | Optional |
| Heat Pump $150 | Optional | Optional |
| Mega World $1,400 | Optional | Optional |
| Technology + Driving Assistant Package $2,350 | Optional | Optional |
| Tera World $2,600 | Optional | Optional |
| Moonroof $1,000 | Optional | Optional |
| BMWi Blue Seatbelt Strap $300 | — | Optional |
| Remove Ashtray/Lighter | Optional | Optional |
| Smoker's Package | Optional | Optional |
| Wireless Charging $500 | Optional | Optional |
| Harman/Kardon Premium Sound System $800 | Optional | Optional |
| Parking Assistant $200 | Optional | — |
| 20" BMW i Double-Spoke Bi-Color Wheels, Style 431 with Mixed Tires | — | Standard |
| 20" BMW i Double-Spoke Jet Black Wheels, Style 431 with Mixed Tires | — | Optional |
| 20" BMW i Double-Spoke Sport Wheels, Style 430 with Performance Non Run-Flat Tires $1,300 | Optional | — |
| 19" BMW i Turbine-Spoke Wheels, Style 428 with All-Season Non Run-Flat Tires | Optional | — |
| 19" BMW i Turbine-Spoke Wheels, Style 429 with All-Season Non Run-Flat Tires | Standard | — |
| Andesite Silver Matte Trim | Standard | Standard |
| Dark Oak Wood Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Electronic Brown Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Light Eucalyptus Wood Trim | Optional | Optional |
| Capparis White with BMW i Frozen Blue Accent | Optional | Optional |
| Fluid Black with BMW i Frozen Blue Accent $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Imperial Blue Metallic with Frozen Grey Accent $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Jucaro Beige Metallic with Frozen Grey Accent $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Melbourne Red Metallic with Frozen Grey Accent $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Mineral Grey with BMW i Frozen Blue Accent $550 | Optional | Optional |
| Deka Dark Cloth | Optional | Optional |
| Giga Brown Natural Leather and Carum SpiceGrey Wool Cloth | Optional | Optional |
| Mega Carum Spice Grey SensaTec with Brown Cloth Highlight | Optional | Optional |
| Tera Dark Truffle Vernasca Leather | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: powertrain, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, option rules. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0.6L 2-cyl Electric | RWD | 31 mpg 113 MPGe |
Not rated | 0 | 0 | Optional | Yes |
| 2020 | 0.6L 2-cyl Electric | RWD | 31 mpg 113 MPGe |
Not rated | 0 | 0 | Optional | Yes |
| 2019 | 0.6L 2-cyl Electric | RWD | 31 mpg 113 MPGe |
Not rated | 1 | 13 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 0.6L 2-cyl Electric | RWD | 35 mpg 118 MPGe |
Not rated | 3 | 14 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 0.6L 2-cyl Electric | RWD | 35 mpg 118–124 MPGe |
Not rated | 3 | 52 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: i3 2018–2023, i3 2023 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, 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.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and 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.