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    2018 BMW i3

    Used from

    $68,700 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    0.6 - 0.7 L / 100km

    About the BMW i3

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 BMW i3 is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $68,700 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.

    The BMW i3 is only available with an electric motor that produces 135kW and 270Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

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

    See BMW i3 models from other years

    *excl. on-roads

    2018 BMW i3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW i3

    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Charging connector
      • Charging Cable Included
    • Charging information
      • Amps (a): 125
      • Amps (a): 16
      • Duration (hours): 0.65
      • Duration (hours): 7.50
      • Voltage (v): 230
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Toned
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Amp-hour (ah): 94.0
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Battery Voltage (v): 353
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 33.0
      • Range (km): 190.00
      • Range (km): 235.00
    • Electric driven wheels
      • Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 250
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Electric Hybrid
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1007
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.2
      • Headroom Rear: 946
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.8
      • Hip Room Front: 1392
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 50.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1281
      • Leg Room Front (in): 40.5
      • Leg Room Front: 1029
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 31.9
      • Leg Room Rear: 810
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 53.6
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1361
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 49.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1250
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood & Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Two-tone
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 119
      • Combined (wh/km): 136
      • Combined (wh/mile): 192
      • Combined (wh/mile): 219
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 11.9
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 13.6
      • Combined (kwh/km): 0.3
      • Combined (kwh/mile): 0.2
      • Combined (km/kwh): 0.3
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench/sports
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Internet
      • Includes Key
      • Includes Phone
    • Remote battery management
      • Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Includes Charge Completion Alert
      • Includes Remote Battery Pre-heating
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation Timer
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 38
      • Maximum Power Kw: 28
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 56
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 4500
    • Secondary fuel consumption
      • Combined (km/l): 166.7
      • Combined (l/100km): 0.6
      • Combined (mpg): 392
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty electric systems
      • Distance (km): 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    s

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Electric Power source
      • Range (km): 220.00
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 270
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 143
      • Combined (wh/mile): 230
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 12.5
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 14.3
    • Secondary fuel consumption
      • Combined (km/l): 142.9
      • Combined (l/100km): 0.7
      • Combined (mpg): 336
    Removes from Base:
    • Electric Power source
      • Range (km): 235.00
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 250
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (wh/km): 119
      • Combined (wh/km): 136
      • Combined (wh/mile): 192
      • Combined (wh/mile): 219
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 11.9
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 13.6
    • Secondary fuel consumption
      • Combined (km/l): 166.7
      • Combined (l/100km): 0.6
      • Combined (mpg): 392
    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 null and uses 0.6L of electric per 100km on the combined cycle.

    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.