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The next BMW i3 won't be an "outsider"
BMW's development boss claims its i3 successor won't "repeat" its "outsider" design language when it relaunches on the Neue Klasse platform.
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About the BMW i3
Last updated Oct 31, 2025The new BMW i3 is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $70,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $71,900 for the S.
There is 1 variant of the i3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2020.
The BMW i3 is only available with an electric motor that produces 135kW and 270Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2021 i3 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Pros
Cons
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
104.65 kW/t
66.45 kW/t
189.6 kW/t
Boot Space
260 litres
260 litres
455 litres
Price
$70,900 - $71,900
$41,750
$94,920
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
42.2 kWh
1.3 kWh
61.98 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
2 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
50 kW
50 kW
110 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
329 km
2 km
385 km
BMW i3 News
2023 BMW i3 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | $70,900 |
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | $71,900 |
*excl. on-roads
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2023 BMW i3 Fuel Economy
| BMW i3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic, 5-door Hatchback, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
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BMW i3 FAQs
The cheapest BMW i3 is the s that starts from $70,900.
The most expensive BMW i3 is the s that starts from $71,900.
The best towing capacity of a BMW i3 is offered by the s which can tow null kg
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 1730 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW i3 uses Electric.
