Pick a year below to open the full BMW i3 BEV page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.

Fuel economy by model year

Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the BMW i3 BEV. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.

Year Model Combined MPG City Highway Annual fuel cost
2016 2016 BMW i3 BEV 124 MPG 137 MPG 111 MPG $600
2015 2015 BMW i3 BEV 124 MPG 137 MPG 111 MPG $600
2014 2014 BMW i3 BEV 124 MPG 137 MPG 111 MPG $600

How the BMW i3 BEV compares against the Subcompact Cars class

Buyers usually compare the BMW i3 BEV against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Subcompact Cars class for the 2016 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.

Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.