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BMW i3
8 generations · 18 engine options · data across all years of the i3 platform.
6,048
Labor times
70,557
Torque specs
12,549
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
90
Fluid specs
8
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2021 42 kWh Single Motor RWD
$13,691
~$2,738/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2021
2 engine options
42 kWh Single Motor RWD
RWD
Range Extender
RWD
2020
2 engine options
42 kWh Single Motor RWD
RWD
Range Extender
RWD
2019
3 engine options
33 kWh Single Motor RWD
RWD
42 kWh Single Motor RWD
RWD
Range Extender
RWD
2018
2 engine options
33 kWh Single Motor RWD
RWD
Range Extender
RWD
2017
3 engine options
22 kWh Single Motor RWD
RWD
33 kWh Single Motor RWD
RWD
Range Extender
RWD
2016
2 engine options
22 kWh Single Motor RWD
RWD
Range Extender
RWD
2015
2 engine options
22 kWh Single Motor RWD
RWD
Range Extender
RWD
2014
2 engine options
22 kWh Single Motor RWD
RWD
Range Extender
RWD
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