2015 BMW i3
- Subcompact
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Quick facts
- Electric range
- 130 km
- Combined electric efficiency
- 16.8 kWh/100 km
Specifications
Vehicle
- Body style
- Subcompact
Powertrain
- Powertrain type
- Battery electric
- Transmission
- 1-speed automatic
- Fuel type
- Electricity
Range and efficiency
- Electric range
- 130 km
- City electric efficiency
- 15.2 kWh/100 km
- Highway electric efficiency
- 18.8 kWh/100 km
- Combined electric efficiency
- 16.8 kWh/100 km
Estimated driving energy cost
Electric driving cost
- Electricity cost per kilometre
- about $0.02/km
- Energy use
- 16.8 kWh/100 km combined
Assumptions
- Electricity-rate assumption
- $0.12/kWh
- Annual distance assumption
- 15,000 km/year
- Province assumption
- British Columbia
- Source
- Manual electricity assumption
How calculated
16.8 kWh/100 km x $0.12/kWh / 100 = $0.02/km
Formula: kWh/100 km x electricity price per kWh / 100 = cost per km.
This estimates driving energy only, not total ownership cost. Actual fuel or electricity cost varies with prices, weather, driving, energy-source mix, and vehicle condition.
Vehicle charging
- NRCan-listed recharge time
- 4 hours
NRCan defines this as the estimated time to fully recharge the battery at 240 volts. The imported NRCan value does not specify charging power, connector, or a detailed starting and ending battery percentage. This is not a DC fast-charging estimate.
Daily driving and fast-charging reach
The rated electric range equals approximately 7.6 typical provincial commute days. This is a statistical comparison, not a prediction of how often an individual driver should charge.
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Map distances
Range planning notice: The displayed reach starts with the vehicle’s listed rated range and is an estimate, not a guarantee. Real-world range can be reduced by driving speed and style, traffic, route and elevation, cold or hot weather, wind, rain or snow, cabin heating and air conditioning, passenger or cargo load, towing, tire type and pressure, battery age and condition, and starting charge. The circles show straight-line distance rather than driving distance; roads, detours, charger availability and a safe arrival reserve can further reduce how far you should plan to travel. Confirm your route, conditions, remaining charge and charging options before departure. Charging-station availability is not real-time.
Adapted from Statistics Canada, Commuting duration by main mode of commuting and time leaving for work: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions, 2021 Census of Population, November 30, 2022. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product. Basemap: Protomaps © OpenStreetMap contributors. Place search and province boundaries: Government of Canada open data.
Independent public records
Safety and crash protection
Review verified U.S. crash-test context and model-level Canadian recall information separately. Each source has different coverage and limitations.
U.S. crash-test rating
Safety rating unavailable
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Canada
Model-level recall information
3 Canadian recalls matched for this model
Results are based on year, make and model matching and are not VIN-specific. Check this vehicle’s VIN with Transport Canada or the manufacturer.
Recall 2024544 August 15, 2024 · Label Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk:...
- Recall date
- August 15, 2024
- System or component
- Label
- Affected units reported
- 587,250
What Transport Canada reports
Issue: On certain vehicles, the tire and loading information label does not list that there is no spare tire in both official languages. The label reads as "NONE" when it should read as "NONE / AUCUN". Canadian regulations require the information to be listed on the label in both English and French. Safety Risk: This error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has corrected the tire and loading information label for all new vehicles.
Recall 2017068 February 10, 2017 · Fuel System On certain i3 REX models, a section of the fuel tank vent line could chafe against an adjacent ribbed wire protector. Over time, this chaffing could lead to the fuel tank vent line wearing through and leaking. Due to enclosed engine compartment of this vehicle and elevated underhood temperatures, this could increase t...
- Recall date
- February 10, 2017
- System or component
- Fuel System
- Affected units reported
- 688
What Transport Canada reports
On certain i3 REX models, a section of the fuel tank vent line could chafe against an adjacent ribbed wire protector. Over time, this chaffing could lead to the fuel tank vent line wearing through and leaking. Due to enclosed engine compartment of this vehicle and elevated underhood temperatures, this could increase the risk of a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a clip between the fuel tank vent line and the adjacent ribbed wire protector to prevent contact, and the fuel tank vent line will be inspected and replaced as necessary.
Recall 2015343 July 30, 2015 · Electrical Certain vehicles, which were parked at the port of entry in Halifax during the ice storms in February 2015, may have been exposed to excessive standing water and salt for an extended period due to this isolated environmental incident. Certain MINI models could have corrosion at the starter motor power supply cable con...
- Recall date
- July 30, 2015
- System or component
- Electrical
- Affected units reported
- 2,966
What Transport Canada reports
Certain vehicles, which were parked at the port of entry in Halifax during the ice storms in February 2015, may have been exposed to excessive standing water and salt for an extended period due to this isolated environmental incident. Certain MINI models could have corrosion at the starter motor power supply cable connectors, which could lead to the inability to restart the engine following an engine shutdown by the start-stop (MSA) system, increasing the risk of crash causing injury in a traffic situation. On certain BMW models, the lubrication of some internal components within the steering rack may have been exposed to excessive water or salt which could result in higher than normal steering effort or steering binding, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. In addition, electrical wires and/or connectors in all affected vehicles may have been exposed to water or salt, which could lead to increased electrical system resistance, and increase the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Owners should contact their selling Retailer regarding this recall. Affected vehicles will be inspected. Some vehicles will be taken out of service immediately and owners will be provided with temporary transportation until a new replacement vehicle is available. All other vehicles are cleared of this safety concern and may continue to be driven until a new replacement vehicle is available. Due to potential concerns about long term vehicle quality, all affected vehicles will ultimately be removed from service.
Local recall source refreshed: July 9, 2026
Physical vehicle inlet
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Sources and data confidence
- Vehicle efficiency source
- NRCan vehicle efficiency data
- Data status
- Some specifications have not yet been verified.
- Powertrain source confidence
- High source confidence
- Driving-cost source
- Manual electricity assumption
- Safety and recall sources
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database
- Last updated
- July 8, 2026
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