About the BMW i3
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new BMW i3 is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $63,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $74,100 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the i3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
Engine options include null (125kW/250Nm) and electric motor (125kW/250Nm). All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2017 i3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2017 BMW i3 Dimensions
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2017 BMW i3 Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the BMW i3
The most fuel efficient BMW i3 is the Base with a 1-speed Automatic which is powered by a In-Line and uses 0.6L of Electric per 100km on the combined cycle.
BMW i3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
0.6L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | Electric | 0.6 L/100km |
2017 BMW i3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW i3?
The BMW i3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
BMW i3 FAQs
The cheapest BMW i3 is the Base that starts from $63,900.
The most expensive BMW i3 is the Base that starts from $74,100.
The best towing capacity of a BMW i3 is offered by the Base which can tow null kg
The largest BMW i3 is the Base which measures 1775mm wide, 3999mm in length and sits 1597mm tall.
The most powerful BMW i3 is the Base which has 125kW of power from its null engine.
The BMW i3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW i3 is the Base which weighs 1760 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW i3 uses Electric.