BMW i3

$30,200.00

*Guide Price

 

The 2022 BMW i3, a redesigned model launched in March 2022, is Brilliance BMW’s first all-electric sedan. It features a wheelbase of 2,966 mm, a CLTC range of 526 km, and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.2 seconds.

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Exterior Design

The BMW i3, as a pioneering compact luxury pure electric sedan in the BMW electric lineup, inherits the brand’s classic sports sedan design genes while integrating exclusive elements for electric models, featuring a sleek and dynamic sedan silhouette with a low and streamlined stance that highlights its luxurious, sporty and futuristic temperament. The front fascia is equipped with the iconic BMW closed kidney grille, surrounded by subtle blue accents that signify its pure electric identity, seamlessly integrated with sharp LED adaptive headlights and distinctive L-shaped LED daytime running lights, creating a bold and sophisticated visual impact. The rear end adopts sleek L-shaped LED taillights with a dynamic light effect, paired with a subtle rear spoiler and a hidden exhaust design (consistent with electric vehicle characteristics), further emphasizing its pure electric identity and aerodynamic performance. The body adopts a unique Life Drive structure with carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) applied to the body, seats and chassis, ensuring lightweight and high strength, and is equipped with unique suicide doors (coach doors) that enhance its distinctive personality. It is available in a variety of premium color options, with optional exterior packages to meet personalized needs, including the Sport Package with sporty body details and the Luxury Package with elegant trim accents.
In terms of dimensions, the vehicle measures 4,872 mm in length, 1,846 mm in width, and 1,481 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,966 mm, adopting a 4-door 5-seat layout and providing ample interior space for both front and rear passengers, especially the extended wheelbase that significantly optimizes rear legroom for a more comfortable riding experience. The body adopts an aerodynamic design that effectively reduces wind resistance, which not only improves driving stability but also enhances energy efficiency. The rear seats feature a flexible split-folding design, which increases flexibility for storage and seating, while the spacious trunk capacity meets the needs of daily commuting and short-distance travel, perfectly balancing practicality and luxury for compact luxury electric sedan users.

Interior Design

The BMW i3 boasts a modern, minimalist and environmentally friendly interior design, drawing inspiration from sustainable travel concepts, focusing on luxury, comfort, intelligence and environmental protection, with a brand-new integrated driving cockpit that combines ergonomics and simplicity to create a digital luxury interactive space. It is equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch floating central touchscreen integrated into the BMW Curved Display, delivering an outstanding visual experience with high screen clarity and smooth operation, and the display screen is tilted toward the driver, interpreting BMW’s classic “driver-oriented” interior design concept. The cabin is adorned with premium and environmentally friendly materials, including responsibly sourced wool and naturally tanned leather (treated with olive oil leaf based agent), recycled plastics (accounting for a quarter of the total plastics in the car), and treated eucalyptus wood trim (with BMW replanting one eucalyptus tree for every one used), elevating the overall luxury and environmental atmosphere. It is also equipped with the iconic BMW “Crystal Three-Piece Set” (crystal glass start-stop button, gear shift lever and iDrive control knob) and lightweight seats, while the M Sport Package is equipped with integrated M sport seats that provide excellent wrapping and support.
In terms of features, the standard model comes equipped with 18-inch aerodynamic wheels, driver and front passenger airbags, front side airbags, front and rear head airbags, rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, cruise control, and automatic air conditioning, among other practical and luxurious functions. The higher-spec models add Level 2 driver-assistance systems, active braking, a 360-degree panoramic camera system, premium surround sound system, heated front seats, and a heated steering wheel, further improving driving safety and convenience. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with the iDrive 8 operating system that supports OTA upgrades, as well as a small liquid crystal display on the steering wheel that transmits vehicle information to the driver, realizing more convenient and intelligent human-vehicle interaction.

Powertrain

The BMW i3 is equipped with the advanced BMW eDrive electric drive system, offering two powertrain configurations (pure electric and extended-range hybrid) to meet different driving preferences, paired with a single-speed automatic transmission. The pure electric version is equipped with a single electric motor, delivering a maximum power output of 125 kW (170 hp) and peak torque of 250 Nm, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, with an official top speed of 150 km/h, ensuring strong and smooth power output throughout the driving process, perfectly embodying BMW’s iconic driving pleasure even in the electric era. The extended-range hybrid version adds a 650cc two-cylinder gasoline engine (64 hp) to supply power to the lithium battery, further improving the cruising capability.
The BMW i3 comes standard with a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, offering a pure electric CLTC-rated range of 130-160 km, while the extended-range hybrid version can achieve a maximum range of up to 300 km, meeting the needs of daily commuting and short-distance travel. In fast-charging mode (BMW dedicated charging device), it takes approximately 1 hour to charge from 0% to 100%, and it also supports AC charging for convenient daily use, compatible with 220V household charging which takes about 8 hours to fully charge. The vehicle also features BMW EfficientDynamics technologies to optimize energy consumption, ensuring a perfect balance between efficiency and performance, and the battery pack comes with a reliable warranty to add peace of mind for users.

 

 

 

2024 BMW i3 eDrive 35 L2024 BMW i3 eDrive 40 L Obsidian Package2024 BMW i3 eDrive 40 L Obsidian Sport Package2023 BMW i3 eDrive 40 L Obsidian Package2023 BMW i3 eDrive 40 L Obsidian Sport Package2022 BMW i3 eDrive 35 L
Basic Information
Availability2023.112023.112023.112023.022023.022022.03
vehicle classMid-size trimMid-size trimMid-size trimMid-size trimMid-size trimMid-size trim
Length*Width*Height(mm)4872*1846*14814872*1846*14814872*1846*14814872*1846*14814872*1846*14814872*1846*1481
Type of energyall-electricall-electricall-electricall-electricall-electricall-electric
CLTC pure electric range (km)526592592592592526
Total motor power (kW)210250250250250210
Total motor torque (N-m)400430430430430400
Maximum speed (km/h)180180180180180180
0-100km/h acceleration(s)6.25.65.65.65.66.2
Battery TypeTernary lithium batteryTernary lithium batteryTernary lithium batteryTernary lithium batteryTernary lithium batteryTernary lithium battery
Battery capacity (kWh)7079.0579.0579.0579.0570
Fast charging time (h)0.680.680.680.680.680.68
Fast charging capacity (%)808080808080
Warranty PolicyThree years or 100,000 kilometersThree years or 100,000 kilometersThree years or 100,000 kilometersThree years or 100,000 kilometersThree years or 100,000 kilometersThree years or 100,000 kilometers
body of automobile
Length (mm)487248724872487248724872
Width (mm)184618461846184618461846
Height (mm)148114811481148114811481
Wheelbase (mm)296629662966296629662966
Front wheelbase(mm)159315931593159315931593
Rear wheelbase(mm)158115811581158115811581
Weight (kg)202920872087208720872029
Luggage compartment volume (L)410410410410410410
Number of doors (pcs)444444
Number of seats (pcs)555555
Sport Appearance Package----
electric motor
Total motor power (kW)210250250250250210
Total motor torque (N-m)400430430430430400
Maximum power of rear electric motor (kW)210250250250250210
Rear motor maximum torque (N-m)400430430430430400
CLTC pure electric range (km)526592592592592526
Battery capacity (kWh)7079.0579.0579.0579.0570
100km power consumption (kWh/100km)14.314.114.114.114.114.3
Slow charging time (h)6.757.57.57.57.56.75
Fast charging time (h)0.680.680.680.680.680.68
Number of drive motorssingle motorsingle motorsingle motorsingle motorsingle motorsingle motor
Motor Layoutplace after (e.g. in grammar)place after (e.g. in grammar)place after (e.g. in grammar)place after (e.g. in grammar)place after (e.g. in grammar)place after (e.g. in grammar)
Battery TypeTernary lithium batteryTernary lithium batteryTernary lithium batteryTernary lithium batteryTernary lithium batteryTernary lithium battery
Battery Cell BrandsNingde TimesNingde TimesNingde TimesNingde TimesNingde TimesNingde Times
Battery cooling methodliquid coolingliquid coolingliquid coolingliquid coolingliquid coolingliquid cooling
power exchangeunsupportedunsupportedunsupportedunsupportedunsupportedunsupported
Battery Energy Density(Wh/kg)138140140140140138
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Fast charging capacity (%)808080808080
Battery Pack WarrantyEight years or 160,000 kilometersEight years or 160,000 kilometersEight years or 160,000 kilometersEight years or 160,000 kilometersEight years or 160,000 kilometersEight years or 160,000 kilometers
Battery preheating
Chassis/steering
Driving formrear driverear driverear driverear driverear driverear drive
Front suspension typeDual ball joint MacPherson independent suspensionDual ball joint MacPherson independent suspensionDual ball joint MacPherson independent suspensionDual ball joint MacPherson independent suspensionDual ball joint MacPherson independent suspensionDual ball joint MacPherson independent suspension
Rear suspension typeMulti-link independent suspensionMulti-link independent suspensionMulti-link independent suspensionMulti-link independent suspensionMulti-link independent suspensionMulti-link independent suspension
Adjustable suspension
air suspension
Steering assist formelectric power assistelectric power assistelectric power assistelectric power assistelectric power assistelectric power assist
Wheels/Brakes
Front/Rear Brake TypeVentilated tray typeVentilated tray typeVentilated tray typeVentilated tray typeVentilated tray typeVentilated tray type
Parking brake typeelectronic parkingelectronic parkingelectronic parkingelectronic parkingelectronic parkingelectronic parking
Front Tire Specification225/50 R18225/50 R18225/45 R19225/50 R18225/45 R19225/50 R18
Rear Tire Specification245/45 R18245/45 R18245/40 R19245/45 R18245/40 R19245/45 R18
Wheel Materialaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminumaluminum
Active/passive safety features
ABS anti-lock
Brake force distribution (EBD/CBC etc.)
Brake Assist (BA/EBA/BAS etc.)
Traction control (ASR/TCS/TRC etc.)
Stability Control (ESC/ESP/DSC etc.)
Active braking/safety systems
merging aidcharacter used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
lane keeping assist systemcharacter used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
lane departure warning
Road traffic signage recognitioncharacter used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Fatigue Driving Alerts
front exhaust airbag:: Driver's airbag:: Driver's airbag:: Driver's airbag:: Driver's airbag:: Driver's airbag:: Driver's airbag
●Passenger airbag●Passenger airbag●Passenger airbag●Passenger airbag●Passenger airbag●Passenger airbag
●Side airbags●Side airbags●Side airbags●Side airbags●Side airbags●Side airbags
●Head airbags (air curtains)●Head airbags (air curtains)●Head airbags (air curtains)●Head airbags (air curtains)●Head airbags (air curtains)●Head airbags (air curtains)
Rear airbags●Head airbags (air curtains)●Head airbags (air curtains)●Head airbags (air curtains)●Head airbags (air curtains)●Head airbags (air curtains)●Head airbags (air curtains)
Tire Pressure Detection Device●Display●Display●Display●Display●Display●Display
Seat Belt Reminder●Principal Driver●Principal Driver●Principal Driver●Principal Driver●Principal Driver●Principal Driver
●Passenger●Passenger●Passenger●Passenger●Passenger●Passenger
ISOFIX child restraints
Passive pedestrian protection
Forward Collision Warning
Auxiliary/Manipulation Configurations
parking radar●Forward●Forward●Forward●Forward●Forward●Forward
● Post● Post● Post● Post● Post● Post
Driver Assistance Video● Backup camera● Backup camera●360-degree panoramic image● Backup camera●360-degree panoramic image● Backup camera
○360-degree panoramic image○360-degree panoramic image○360-degree panoramic image○360-degree panoramic image
cruise control●Cruise control●Cruise control●Adaptive cruise at all speeds●Cruise control●Adaptive cruise at all speeds●Cruise control
○Adaptive cruise at all speeds○Adaptive cruise at all speeds○Adaptive cruise at all speeds○Adaptive cruise at all speeds
Driving Mode Switching:: Campaigns:: Campaigns:: Campaigns:: Campaigns:: Campaigns:: Campaigns
:: Economy:: Economy:: Economy:: Economy:: Economy:: Economy
:: Standard/comfort:: Standard/comfort:: Standard/comfort:: Standard/comfort:: Standard/comfort:: Standard/comfort
hill-holding aid
automatic parking
automatic parkingcharacter used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Assisted driving level○L2○L2○L2○L2○L2○L2
External/anti-theft configurations
skylights●Openable panoramic sunroof●Openable panoramic sunroof●Openable panoramic sunroof●Openable panoramic sunroof●Openable panoramic sunroof●Openable panoramic sunroof
Active Closed Grille
Trunk opening method○Motorized○Motorized○Motorized○Motorized○Motorized○Motorized
○Induction○Induction○Induction○Induction○Induction○Induction
Key Type●Remote key●Remote key●Remote key●Remote key●Remote key●Remote key
Keyless entrycharacter used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Keyless Start System
Central locking in the car
Internal Configuration
Steering wheel material● Leather● Leather● Leather● Leather● Leather● Leather
Steering Wheel Adjustment● Manual● Manual● Manual● Manual● Manual● Manual
Adjustable up and downAdjustable up and downAdjustable up and downAdjustable up and downAdjustable up and downAdjustable up and down
Adjustable front and rearAdjustable front and rearAdjustable front and rearAdjustable front and rearAdjustable front and rearAdjustable front and rear
Steering wheel functions:: Multifunctionality:: Multifunctionality:: Multifunctionality:: Multifunctionality:: Multifunctionality:: Multifunctionality
center armrest●Forward●Forward●Forward●Forward●Forward●Forward
● Post● Post● Post● Post● Post● Post
Sun visor vanity mirror
Liquid crystal instrument size12.3 in.12.3 in.12.3 in.12.3 in.12.3 in.12.3 in.
HUD Head-Up Displaycharacter used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Built-in car recordercharacter used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Wireless charging function for cell phones○Front row○Front row○Front row○Front row○Front row○Front row
seating
Seat Material:: Imitation leather:: Imitation leather:: Imitation leather:: Imitation leather:: Imitation leather:: Imitation leather
Main Driver's Seat Function:: Memory:: Memory:: Memory:: Memory:: Memory:: Memory
○Heating○Heating○Heating○Heating○Heating○Heating
Passenger seat function○Heating○Heating○Heating○Heating○Heating○Heating
Seat electric adjustment●Principal Driver●Principal Driver●Principal Driver●Principal Driver●Principal Driver●Principal Driver
●Passenger●Passenger●Passenger●Passenger●Passenger●Passenger
Integral adjustment of the main driver's seat●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after
●Backrests●Backrests●Backrests●Backrests●Backrests●Backrests
:: High and low:: High and low:: High and low:: High and low:: High and low:: High and low
Partial adjustment of the main driver's seat○Waist○Waist○Waist○Waist○Waist○Waist
●Leg rests●Leg rests●Leg rests●Leg rests●Leg rests●Leg rests
Passenger seat overall adjustment●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after●Before and after
●Backrests●Backrests●Backrests●Backrests●Backrests●Backrests
:: High and low:: High and low:: High and low:: High and low:: High and low:: High and low
Partial adjustment of the passenger seat○Waist○Waist○Waist○Waist○Waist○Waist
●Leg rests●Leg rests●Leg rests●Leg rests●Leg rests●Leg rests
Rear Cup Holder
multimedia
Large color screen in the center console
satellite navigation system
Navigating the road information display
Roadside assistance calls
Mobile APP Remote Function●Door control●Door control●Door control●Door control●Door control●Door control
● Vehicle start-up● Vehicle start-up● Vehicle start-up● Vehicle start-up● Vehicle start-up● Vehicle start-up
● Charge management● Charge management● Charge management● Charge management● Charge management● Charge management
● Air conditioning control● Air conditioning control● Air conditioning control● Air conditioning control● Air conditioning control● Air conditioning control
Bluetooth/Car Phone
Cell phone connectivity/mapping●CarPlay support●CarPlay support●CarPlay support●CarPlay support●CarPlay support●CarPlay support
Audio Brand NameHarman/Kardon Harman Kardon optionHarman/Kardon Harman Kardon optionHarman/Kardon Harman KardonHarman/Kardon Harman Kardon optionHarman/Kardon Harman KardonHarman/Kardon Harman Kardon option
Number of audio speakers6 (Option 17)6 (Option 17)176 (Option 17)176 (Option 17)
Voice Recognition Control System:: Multimedia systems:: Multimedia systems:: Multimedia systems:: Multimedia systems:: Multimedia systems:: Multimedia systems
:: Navigation:: Navigation:: Navigation:: Navigation:: Navigation:: Navigation
:: Telephone:: Telephone:: Telephone:: Telephone:: Telephone:: Telephone
:: Air conditioning:: Air conditioning:: Air conditioning:: Air conditioning:: Air conditioning:: Air conditioning
Telematics
OTA upgrade
Interface Support●USB port●USB port●USB port●USB port●USB port●USB port
illumination●Type-C port●Type-C port●Type-C port●Type-C port●Type-C port●Type-C port
low beam (headlights)●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED
high beam (headlights)●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED●LED
LED daytime running lights
Adaptive high and low beamcharacter used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)character used in Taiwan as a substitute for a real name (like "X" in English)
Adjustable headlights
Automatic headlights
Delayed headlight off
Interior ambient lighting
Glass/Mirror
power window●Forward●Forward●Forward●Forward●Forward●Forward
● Post● Post● Post● Post● Post● Post
One-touch window lifting● Full vehicle● Full vehicle● Full vehicle● Full vehicle● Full vehicle● Full vehicle
Anti Window Pinch Handle
rearview mirror●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment●Motorized adjustment
:: Electric folding:: Electric folding:: Electric folding:: Electric folding:: Electric folding:: Electric folding
○Automatic anti-glare○Automatic anti-glare●Automatic anti-glare○Automatic anti-glare●Automatic anti-glare○Automatic anti-glare
:: Memory:: Memory:: Memory:: Memory:: Memory:: Memory
●Heating●Heating●Heating●Heating●Heating●Heating
●Automatic folding for locking the car●Automatic folding for locking the car●Automatic folding for locking the car●Automatic folding for locking the car●Automatic folding for locking the car●Automatic folding for locking the car
●Automatic reversing down●Automatic reversing down●Automatic reversing down●Automatic reversing down●Automatic reversing down●Automatic reversing down
rearview mirror○Automatic anti-glare●Automatic anti-glare●Automatic anti-glare●Automatic anti-glare●Automatic anti-glare○Automatic anti-glare
●Manual anti-glare●Manual anti-glare
inductive wiper
Air conditioners/refrigerators
Air conditioning control method● Automatic control● Automatic control● Automatic control● Automatic control● Automatic control● Automatic control
Individual air-conditioning in the rear
rear air vent
Temperature zone control
PM2.5 filtration

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