What does a 2020 BMW i3 cost to run?
RWD, 29.8 kWh/100 mi
$608a year in electricity
- 5.1 cents a mile.
- Price plus energy over 6 years: $48,097.
- Median hatchback: $1,067 a year (17 models, 2020).
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents a kWh.
Cost by trim
| Trim | MSRP | Rating | Energy a year | Per mile | Total over 6 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RWD | $44,450 | 29.8 kWh/100 mi | $608 | $0.05 | $48,097 |
| 120 Ah RWD | $44,450 | 31 mpg, 29.8 kWh/100 mi | $923 | $0.08 | $49,990 |
| s RWD | $47,650 | 29.8 kWh/100 mi | $608 | $0.05 | $51,297 |
| s 120 Ah RWD | $47,650 | 31 mpg, 29.8 kWh/100 mi | $923 | $0.08 | $53,190 |
| Base w/Range Extender RWD | $48,300 | 31 mpg, 29.8 kWh/100 mi | $923 | $0.08 | $53,840 |
| 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD | $48,300 | 100 mpg | $384 | $0.03 | $50,604 |
| s w/Range Extender RWD | $51,500 | 31 mpg, 29.8 kWh/100 mi | $923 | $0.08 | $57,040 |
| s 120 Ah w/Range Extender RWD | $51,500 | 100 mpg | $384 | $0.03 | $53,804 |
What this cannot tell you
Insurance, upkeep and resale are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
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