BMW i3 40 xDrive price and specs
Medium Car · 2027 – Current
$96,900RRP before on-road costs
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- Range WLTP
- 710km
- Battery
- 87.5kWh
- DC fast charge
- 400kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.4s
The BMW i3 40 xDrive is an all-wheel-drive medium car priced from $96,900 RRP, with a 87.5kWh NMC battery and 710km of WLTP range (an estimated 685km in mixed real-world driving).
Key Specs
- Price
- The BMW i3 40 xDrive costs $96,900 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range
- 710 km WLTP, or an estimated 685 km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery
- 87.5 kWh NMC (82.6 kWh usable).
- Charging
- Up to 400 kW DC (10–80% in 21 minutes) and 11 kW AC (0–100% in 8 hrs).
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.4 seconds.
- Boot space
- 420 L; 31 L frunk.
- Dimensions
- 4,760 mm long, 1,865 mm wide and 1,480 mm tall.
- Towing
- 1,800 kg braked, 750 kg unbraked.
- V2L / V2H / V2G
- Supports V2L (3.3 kW); no V2H or V2G.
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Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery capacity (total) | 87.5 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery capacity (usable) | 82.6 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC |
| Charge port (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Right Side - Rear |
| AC charging (max) | 11 kW |
|---|---|
| AC charge time (0–100%) | 8 hrs |
| DC fast charging (max) | 400 kW |
| DC fast charging (avg) | 165 kW |
| DC charge time (10–80%) | 21 minutes |
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Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
|---|---|
| Max power output (V2L) | 3.3 kW |
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
Range and Efficiency
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (combined) | 710 km | 116 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 685 km | 120 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 722 km | 114 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 618 km | 133 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $3.96 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
A full charge costs about $27 on a standard tariff. Compare EV plans to cut it.
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 5.4 s |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
| Power (max) | 300 kW |
| Torque (max) | 500 Nm |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Powertrain | BEV |
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Length × width × height | 4,760 × 1,865 × 1,480 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,897 mm |
| Kerb weight | 2,050 kg |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Turning circle | 12.2 m |
| Boot space (seats up / folded) | 420 L |
|---|---|
| Frunk | 31 L |
| Towing (braked / unbraked) | 1,800 kg / 750 kg |
| Dedicated EV platform | Yes |
| Segment | Medium Car |
Warranty and Servicing
| Vehicle warranty | 5 years / unlimited km |
|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 160,000 km |
| Service interval | 24 months / 25,000 km |
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Frequently Asked Questions
$96,900 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 685km in mixed real-world driving, against 710km on the WLTP test.
About 8 hrs from empty on an 11kW home wallbox, or about 21 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $27 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (82.6kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
The BMW i3 40 xDrive is also priced at $96,900. Both share the same 710km WLTP range, 87.5kWh battery, 5.4s 0-100 time, so the difference is in equipment and features. Compare all i3 variants
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