What does the 2021 BMW i3 cost per mile?
Power cost a mile
5.1cents
- 2025 IRS rate: 70 cents a mile.
- Margin: 64.9 cents a mile.
- $6,493 per 10,000 miles.
- 2021 BMW i3 RWD: 29.8 kWh/100 mi.
- Median of 14 gas and hybrid hatchbacks (2021): 9.8 cents a mile.
Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. 2025 IRS rate 70 cents.
| Trim | Rating | Cost a mile | Margin a mile | Per 10,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Ah RWD | 31 mpg, 50% electric | 7.7 cents | 62.3 cents | $6,231 |
| RWD | 29.8 kWh/100 mi | 5.1 cents | 64.9 cents | $6,493 |
| s 120 Ah RWD | 31 mpg, 50% electric | 7.7 cents | 62.3 cents | $6,231 |
| s RWD | 29.8 kWh/100 mi | 5.1 cents | 64.9 cents | $6,493 |
| 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD | 100 mpg | 3.2 cents | 66.8 cents | $6,680 |
| Base w/Range Extender RWD | 31 mpg, 50% electric | 7.7 cents | 62.3 cents | $6,231 |
| s 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD | 100 mpg | 3.2 cents | 66.8 cents | $6,680 |
| s w/Range Extender RWD | 31 mpg, 50% electric | 7.7 cents | 62.3 cents | $6,231 |
What this cannot tell you
Fuel only. Insurance, repairs and value loss not counted.
The IRS rate covers every cost, not fuel alone.
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