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    2018 BMW i3

    New from

    $68,700 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    0.6 - 0.7 L / 100km

    About the BMW i3

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new BMW i3 is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $68,700 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $75,900 for the S.

    There are 2 variants of the i3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2017.

    Engine options include null (125kW/250Nm) and electric motor (125kW/250Nm). All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2018 i3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See BMW i3 models from other years

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    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    91.58 - 106.72 kW/t
    62.73 kW/t
    184.91 kW/t
    Boot Space
    260 litres
    260 litres
    488 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    0.6 - 0.7 L/100km
    0.6 L/100km
    8.4 L/100km
    Price
    $68,700 - $75,900
    $36,200
    $84,611
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,670 - 1,780 kg
    1,670 kg
    2,150 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    139 mm
    98 mm
    165 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    33 kWh
    1.3 kWh
    33 kWh
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    190 - 235 km
    2 km
    235 km

    2018 BMW i3 Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD$68,700
    0.6L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD$74,700

    s

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    0.6L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD$75,900
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD$69,900
    *excl. on-roads

    All BMW i3 Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2021$70,900$71,900
    2020$69,900$70,900
    2019$68,700$68,700
    2018$68,700$75,900
    2017$63,900$74,100
    *excl. on-roads
    See all BMW i3 Pricing

    2018 BMW i3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW i3

    Base

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: I01
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 100.4
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.30
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Charge Completion Alert
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Remote Battery Pre Heating
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Remote Charge Activation
      • Remote Battery Management Includes Timer Remote Charge Activation
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Internet
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Key
      • Remote Hvac Control Includes Phone
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Radio Settings
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
      • Telematics Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Telematics Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1100
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 260
      • Front Headroom (mm): 1007
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1392
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1029
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1361
      • Front Track (mm): 1571
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 139
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 50.4
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 40.5
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 31.9
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.6
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 49.2
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9860
      • Overall Height (mm): 1598
      • Overall Length (mm): 4011
      • Overall Width (mm): 1775
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 946
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1281
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 810
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1250
      • Rear Track (mm): 1576
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2570
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Rear Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Rear Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Type: Electric
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Charging Connector Type 2 (mennekes) Type: Type 2 (mennekes)
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Amps: 16
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Duration: 7.50
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
      • Charging Information Mode 2 Voltage: 230
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Duration: 0.65
      • Charging Information Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 250
      • Electric Motor 1 Motor Number: 1
      • Electric Power Source Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Electric Power Source Battery Voltage: 353.0
      • Electric Power Source Maximum Battery (kwh): 33.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 190.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 118.06
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood & Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Brown
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
      • Two Tone
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 150
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 93
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/km): 136
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/mile): 219
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 21.9
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100km): 13.6
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/km): 0.3
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/mile): 0.2
      • Power Consumption Combined (km/kwh): 0.3
      • Power Consumption Combined (miles/kwh): 0.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Power Hp/ps Electric Motor: 170
      • Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Maximum Torque Electric Motor (nm): 250
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof One Touch Opening
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: I3 Lhd
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench/sports
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Code: Ge1b130h/ge1b131h
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 1
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Column
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • Visibility
      • Auto-dimming Driver Door Mirrors
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Toned
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Electric Systems Distance (km): 100000
      • Electric Systems Duration (months): 96
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1670
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1245
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1245
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Q
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 155
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Q
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 155

    s

    Adds to Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 97.47
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1592
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10310
      • Overall Height (mm): 1590
      • Overall Length (mm): 4006
      • Overall Width (mm): 1791
      • Rear Track (mm): 1586
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 79.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 14
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 0.6
      • Engine (cc): 647
      • Engine Code: W20k06u0
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 2
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 66.0
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types - Premium Unleaded Fuel: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 9
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Other Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 270
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 220.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 136.70
      • Hybrid Type: Electric Hybrid
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 0.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 142.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 0.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 99
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100km): 12.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 184
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 135
      • Power Maximum Power Hp/ps Electric Motor: 184
      • Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 135
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 270
      • Power Maximum Torque Electric Motor (nm): 270
      • Secondary Fuel Economy Combined (l/100km): 0.7
      • Secondary Fuel Economy Combined (km/l): 142.9
      • Secondary Fuel Economy Combined (mpg): 336
      • Secondary Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 38
      • Secondary Power Maximum Power (kw): 28
      • Secondary Power Maximum Torque (nm): 56
      • Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Secondary Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1780
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1385
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1386
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 20
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 86
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from Base:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 100.4
    • Convenience
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1571
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 139
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9860
      • Overall Height (mm): 1598
      • Overall Length (mm): 4011
      • Overall Width (mm): 1775
      • Rear Track (mm): 1576
    • Fuel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Electric
    • Hybrid and electric systems
      • Electric Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (nm): 250
      • Electric Power Source Range (km): 190.00
      • Electric Power Source Range (miles): 118.06
    • Performance
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 150
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 93
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/km): 136
      • Power Consumption Combined (wh/mile): 219
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100 Miles): 21.9
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/100km): 13.6
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/km): 0.3
      • Power Consumption Combined (kwh/mile): 0.2
      • Power Consumption Combined (km/kwh): 0.3
      • Power Consumption Combined (miles/kwh): 0.2
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 170
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 125
      • Power Maximum Power Hp/ps Electric Motor: 170
      • Power Maximum Power Kw Electric Motor: 125
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Maximum Torque Electric Motor (nm): 250
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1670
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1245
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1245
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 155
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Diameter: 19
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 155
    See all 2018 BMW i3 Specs

    2018 BMW i3 Dimensions

    1598mm
    1775mm
    4011mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 BMW i3 Dimensions

    2018 BMW i3 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 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 i3Fuel TypeCombined
    Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWDElectric-
    0.6L, Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWDElectric0.6 L/100km
    See all BMW i3 Fuel Economy

    2018 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 $68,700.

    The most expensive BMW i3 is the s that starts from $75,900.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW i3 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and s.

    The largest BMW i3 is the s which measures 1791mm wide, 4006mm in length and sits 1590mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW i3 is the s which has 135kW of power from its null engine.

    The BMW i3 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW i3 is the s which weighs 1780 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW i3 uses Electric.

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