BMW Electric Vehicles

BMW has really embraced the electric vehicle market, and has a growing range of pure electric cars and plug-in hybrid cars.

In December 2019, BMW revealed they had already delivered more than half a million electrified vehicles.  BMW plans to double that by the end of 2021.

    BMW currently has 12 electrified vehicle models in its range.  BMW has set a goal that 25% of all vehicles sold in Europe should be electrified by 2021.  BMW offers both fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.

    Current models include:

      BMW Electric Vehicles
      By December 2019, BMW has built more than 500,000 electrically powered vehicles

      BMW i3

      BMW i3
      BMW continues to develop the i3, with higher capacity batteries extending range to 161 miles

      The BMW i3 was launched in July 2013, and is BMW’s first mass-produced zero emission vehicle.  The i3 won two World Car of the Year awards in 2014.  It is a 5 door model – the two rear doors open backwards.

      In September 2018, BMW added higher capacity batteries to the model, extending its range to 161 miles.

      BMW i3 Specifications

      TypeFully electric
      Max power125 kW
      Battery capacity120 Ah, 42.2 kWh (gross)
      Range161 miles
      0 - 62mph7.3 seconds
      Top speed93.2 mph
      Charging times45 mins @ 50kW
      3.1 hours @ 11kW
      9.4 hours @ 3.7kW
      15 hours @ domestic socket
      Power consumption13.1 kWh / 100km
      CO2 emissions0 g/km
      Number of seats4
      Number of doors5
      DimensionsLength: 4,011mm
      Width: 1,775mm
      Height: 1,598mm
      Unladen weight1,345 kg
      BMW i3
      The BMW i3 uses BMW's eDrive technology, featuring a charging unit and generator function for energy recuperation

      BMW i3s

      BMW i3s
      The BMW i3s has a more powerful motor than the i3, with a max output of 135 kW

      The BMW i3s is BMW’s slightly more sporty version of the i3.  It has a higher-powered motor, providing a maximum output of 135 kW, versus the 125 kW output of the i3.  It achieves this whilst still maintaining the same real-world max range of 161 miles.

      The i3s includes a sports suspension package as standard, with specific springs, dampers and stabilisers, resulting in a suspension lowered by 10mm.

      BMW i3s
      The BMW i3s includes the sports package as standard, with a slightly lowered suspension

      BMW i3s Specifications

      TypeFully electric
      Max power135 kW
      Battery capacity120 Ah, 42.2 kWh (gross)
      Range161 miles
      0 - 62mph6.9 seconds
      Top speed99.4 mph
      Charging times45 mins @ 50kW
      3.1 hours @ 11kW
      9.4 hours @ 3.7kW
      15 hours @ domestic socket
      Power consumption14.6 - 14.0 kWh / 100km
      CO2 emissions0 g/km
      Number of seats4
      Number of doors5
      DimensionsLength: 4,006mm
      Width: 1,791mm
      Height: 1,590mm
      Unladen weight1,345 kg

      BMW i8

      BMW i8
      The drive system for the BMW i8 won the International Engine of the Year award 4 times

      The BMW i8 is BMW’s plug-in hybrid sports car, and has been in production since 2014.  With striking looks, the i8 Coupé incorporates dihedral doors.  These are electrically operated, and move forwards and upwards – allowing them to be used in a tighter spaces.

      The BMW i8 includes a 7.1 kWh battery pack, which provides an electric-only driving range of 23 miles.

      BMW i8 Specifications

      ModelBMW i8 CoupéBMW i8 Roadster
      Seats42
      Doors22
      Max system output275 kW275 kW
      Petrol EngineCapacity: 1,499 cc
      Output: 171 kW@ 5800rpm      		Capacity: 1,499 cc
      Output: 170 kW@ 5800rpm
      Fuel Tank Capacity30 litres30 litres
      Electric Motor Max Output105 kW @ 4800 rpm105 kW @ 4800 rpm
      Battery Capacity34 Ah
      11.6 kWh (gross)      		34 Ah
      11.6 kWh (gross)
      Charging time for 80% charge< 2 hrs @ 3.6 kW< 2 hrs @ 3.6 kW
      Charging time for 100% charge< 3 hrs @ 3.6 kW
      < 4.5 hrs @ domestic power socket      		< 3 hrs @ 3.6 kW
      < 4.5 hrs @ domestic power socket
      Electric range34 miles32.9 miles
      0 - 62 mph4.4 seconds4.6 seconds
      Top speed 155 mph (electronically limited)155 mph (electronically limited)
      Top speed electric mode74.6 mph74.6 mph
      Fuel consumption combined1.8 l/100 km2.0 l/100 km
      Electricity consumption14 kWh/100 km14.5 kWh/100 km
      CO2 emissions combined42 g/km46 g/km
      DimensionsLength: 4,689 mm
      Width: 1,942 mm
      Height: 1,291 mm      		Length: 4,689 mm
      Width: 1,942 mm
      Height: 1,289 mm
      Unladen weight1,610 kg1,679 kg
      Luggage Compartment capacity154 litres88 litres
      BMW i8 Roadster
      The BWW i8 Roadster has a fold-away roof, and loses 2 seats compared to the Coupé

      BMW 225xe Active Tourer

      BMW 225xe
      The BMW 225xe has a new battery, extending its electric range to 35 miles

      The BMW 225xe Active Tourer is styled by BMW as its urban all-rounder.  The battery capacity has been recently expanded to extend its electric driving range to 35 miles.

      It features plug-in hybrid drive can provide local zero emission driving trips, whilst allowing for longer journeys with the petrol engine.  In full hybrid mode the 225xe benefits from BMW xDrive all-wheel drive, with the electric motor powering the rear wheels, and the petrol engine driving the front wheels.

      BMW 225xe Active Tourer Specifications

      TypePlug-in Hybrid
      Seats5
      Doors5
      Max system output165 kW
      Petrol EngineCapacity: 1,499 cc
      Output: 100 kW@ 4400-6000rpm
      Fuel tank capacity36 litres
      Electric Motor Max Output65 kW @ 4000 rpm
      Battery Capacity10 kWh (gross)
      Charging time for 100% charge< 3.2 hrs @ 3.7 kW
      Electric range34 miles
      0 - 62 mph6.7 seconds
      Top speed 125.5 mph
      Top speed electric mode80.8 mph
      Fuel consumption combined2.1 - 1.9 l/100 km
      CO2 emissions combined47 - 42 g/km
      DimensionsLength: 4,354 mm
      Width: 1,800 mm
      Height: 1,556 mm
      Unladen weight1,750 kg
      Luggage Compartment capacity400 -1350 litres
      BMW 225xe Active Tourer
      BMW 225xe Active Tourer
      BMW 225xe Active Tourer

      BMW 330e

      BMW 330e
      The BMW 330e is the plug-in hybrid model in the 3 series range

      The BMW 330e sits as the plug-in hybrid model within the 3 series range.

      Re-launched in August 2019, the model now boasts a 50% increase in electric range to 41 miles, and its CO2 emissions have been reduced by more than 15 percent.

      The BMW 330e combines a four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor, providing a total system output of 215 kW.

      BMW 330e Specifications

      TypePlug-in Hybrid
      Seats5
      Doors4
      Max system output215 kW
      Petrol EngineCapacity: 1,998 cc
      Output: 135 kW@ 5000-6500rpm
      Fuel tank capacity40 litres
      Electric Motor Max Output83 kW @ 3170 rpm
      Battery Capacity12 kWh (gross)
      Charging time for 80% charge2.4 hrs @ 3.7 kW
      Electric range36.6 - 41 miles
      0 - 62 mph5.9 seconds
      Top speed 142.9 mph
      Top speed electric mode87.0 mph
      Fuel consumption combined1.9 - 1.6 l/100 km
      CO2 emissions combined43 - 37 g/km
      DimensionsLength: 4,709 mm
      Width: 1,827 mm
      Height: 1,444 mm
      Unladen weight1,815 kg
      Luggage Compartment capacity375 litres
      BMW 330e
      The BMW 330e can achieve speeds of up to 87 mph in Electric mode

      BMW 530e

      BMW 530e
      The BMW 530e has been relaunched with increased electric range and reduced emissions

      The BMW 530e sits within the 5 series range as the plug-in hybrid.  It is also available with xDrive providing intelligent all-wheel drive.

      The BMW 530e now benefits from an increased electric driving range, and lower CO2 emissions.

      BMW 530e Specifications

      ModelBMW 530eBMW 530e xDrive
      TypePlug-in HybridPlug-in Hybrid
      Seats55
      Doors44
      Max system output185 kW185 kW
      Petrol EngineCapacity: 1,998 cc
      Output: 135 kW@ 5000-6500rpm      		Capacity: 1,998 cc
      Output: 135 kW@ 5000-6500rpm
      Fuel tank capacity46 litres46 litres
      Electric Motor Max Output83 kW @ 3170 rpm83 kW @ 3170 rpm
      Battery Capacity12 kWh (gross)12 kWh (gross)
      Charging time for 100% charge3.6 hrs @ 3.7 kW3.6 hrs @ 3.7 kW
      Electric range37.9 - 41.0 miles34.2 - 36.0 miles
      0 - 62 mph6.1 seconds6.2 seconds
      Top speed 146 mph146 mph
      Top speed electric mode87.0 mph87.0 mph
      Fuel consumption combined1.8 - 1.6 l/100 km2.2 - 2.0 l/100km
      CO2 emissions combined41 - 36 g/km49 - 46 g/km
      DimensionsLength: 4,936 mm
      Width: 1,868 mm
      Height: 1,483 mm      		Length: 4,936 mm
      Width: 1,868 mm
      Height: 1,483 mm
      Unladen weight1,845 kg1,935 kg
      Luggage Compartment capacity410 litres410 litres
      BMW 530e
      BMW 530e
      BMW 530e

      BMW 745e, 745Le, 745Le xDrive

      BMW 745e
      The BMW 745e brings plug-in hybrid drive to the 7 series range

      The BMW 745e extends the 7 series range with a plug-in hybrid drive model.  It is available as the 745e, the 745Le for more room or the 745Le xDrive providing intelligent all-wheel drive.

      The plug-in hybrid drive significantly reduces the emissions and carbon-footprint compared with the 745i model, and can be driven in the city for shorter journeys with zero emissions.

      BMW 745e, 745Le and 745Le xDrive Specifications

      ModelBMW 745eBMW 745LeBMW 745Le xDrive
      TypePlug-in Hybrid
      Seats5
      Doors4
      Max system output290 kW
      Petrol EngineCapacity: 2,998 cc
      Output: 210 kW@ 5000-6000rpm
      Fuel tank capacity46 litres
      Electric Motor Max Output83 kW @ 3170 rpm
      Battery Capacity12 kWh (gross)
      Charging time for 100% charge4.4 hrs @ 3.7 kW
      Electric range33.5 - 36.0 miles32.3 - 34.2 miles31.0 - 33.6 miles
      0 - 62 mph5.2 seconds5.3 seconds5.1 seconds
      Top speed 155 mph
      Top speed electric mode87 mph
      Fuel consumption combined2.3 – 2.1 l/100 km2.3 – 2.2 l/100km2.6 – 2.3 l/100km
      CO2 emissions combined52 – 48 g/km53 – 50 g/km59 – 52 g/km
      DimensionsLength: 5,120 mm
      Width: 1,902 mm
      Height: 1,467 mm      		Length: 5,260 mm
      Width: 1,902 mm
      Height: 1,479 mm      		Length: 5,260 mm
      Width: 1,902 mm
      Height: 1,479 mm
      Unladen weight2,070 kg2,110 kg2,160 kg
      Luggage Compartment capacity420 litres
      BMW 745e
      BMW 745Le
      The BMW 745Le is even more generous with interior space
      BMW 745Le

      BMW X5 xDrive45e

      BMW X5 xDrive45e
      The BMW X5 xDrive45e has been relaunched with 3 times the electric driving range compared with the old model

      The BMW X5 xDrive45e is BMW’s hybrid powered SUV model.  It combines a 6 cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor, providing a total system power output of 290 kW.

      Compared to its previous model, BMW has tripled the electric driving range of the X5 xDrive45e.  BMW has also managed to deliver a significant reduction in CO2 emissions with this current model.

      The X5 xDrive45e now boasts an electric driving range of between 53 and 60 miles – more than any other plug-in hybrid in BMW’s line-up.

      BMW X5 xDrive45e gear selector
      The BMW X5 xDrive45e hybrid combines a 6 cylinder petrol engine with the latest eDrive technology

      BMW X5 xDrive45e Specifications

      TypePlug-in Hybrid
      Seats5
      Doors5
      Max system output290 kW
      Petrol EngineCapacity: 2,998 cc
      Output: 210 kW@ 5000-6000rpm
      Fuel tank capacity69 litres
      Electric Motor Max Output83 kW @ 3170 rpm
      Battery Capacity24 kWh (gross)
      Charging time for 100% charge6.8 hrs @ 3.7 kW
      Electric range53 - 60 miles
      0 - 62 mph5.6 seconds
      Top speed 146 mph
      Top speed electric mode84 mph
      Fuel consumption combined2.0 - 1.7 l/100 km
      CO2 emissions combined47 - 39 g/km
      DimensionsLength: 4,922 mm
      Width: 2,004 mm
      Height: 1,745 mm
      Unladen weight2,510 kg
      Luggage Compartment capacity500 - 1,720 litres
      BMW X5 xDrive45e
      BMW X5 xDrive45e
      BMW X5 xDrive45e
      The BMW X5 xDrive45 has thoughtfully designed stowage for the charging cable

      All specifications correct at date of publishing, which was 24 December 2019.

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