2021 BMW i3

Hatchback · 2017–2021

Trims and features

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

What changed for 2021

2021 i3 trims

	Base	S
Powertrain
Horsepower	170 hp	181 hp
Drivetrain	BEV / Range Extender	BEV / Range Extender
Size and capability
Seats	4	4
Tech
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wireless

Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, dimensions, exterior, infotainment. "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.

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