BMW i3 50 xDrive specs and price
Available 2027 - Current
The BMW i3 50 xDrive is an all-wheel-drive SEDAN priced from $112,900 RRP, with a 113.4kWh NMC battery and 912km of WLTP range (an estimated 879km in mixed real-world driving).
Price$112,900RRP before on-road costs
- 912 km
- Range (WLTP)
- 113.4 kWh
- Battery
- 400 kW
- DC Fast Charge
- 4.7 s
- 0–100 km/h
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Key Specs
- Price: The BMW i3 50 xDrive costs $112,900 RRP before on-road costs in Australia.
- Range: 912km WLTP, or an estimated 879km in mixed real-world driving.
- Battery: 113.4kWh NMC (108.7kWh usable).
- Charging: Up to 400kW DC (10-80% in 21 minutes) and 11kW AC (0-100% in 11 hrs 45 mins).
- 0-100 km/h: 4.7 seconds.
- Towing: 1,800kg braked, 750kg unbraked.
- Weight: 2,150kg kerb weight.
- Boot space: 420L; 31L frunk.
- V2L / V2H / V2G: Supports V2L at 3.3kW; V2H no; V2G no.
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About the i3
Long-range, larger-battery flagship grade of the Neue Klasse i3 sedan, with AU-market WLTP range confirmed at 912km by BMW Australia, among the longest range figures of any EV sold in Australia.
Battery and Charging
How EV charging works| Battery size (capacity) | 113.4 kWh |
|---|---|
| Battery size (useable) | 108.7 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC |
| Charge port type (AC / DC) | Type 2 / CCS |
| Charge port location | Right Side - Rear |
| Charge power (max) – AC | 11 kW |
| Charge time (0-100%) – AC | 11 hrs 45 mins |
| Fast charge power (max) – DC | 400 kW |
| Fast charge power (avg) – DC | 217 kW |
| Fast charge time (10-80%) – DC | 21 minutes |
Cost to fully charge at home: about $36 (108.7kWh at 33c/kWh, estimated)
Charge a 108.7kWh battery at home in 11 hrs 45 mins.
Bidirectional Charging (V2X)
| Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) | No |
|---|---|
| Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) | No |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | Yes |
| Max Power Output (V2L) | 3.3 kW |
Range and Efficiency
| Test | Range | Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Combined) | 912 km | 119 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Combined)* | 879 km | 123 Wh/km |
| Real-world (City)* | 927 km | 117 Wh/km |
| Real-world (Highway)* | 793 km | 137 Wh/km |
Running cost: about $4.06 per 100km charging at home (estimated combined consumption at 33c/kWh)
*Estimated
A full charge costs about $36 on a standard tariff. Compare EV plans to cut it.
Performance
4.7 s
Acceleration (0-100 km/hr)
200 km/h
Top speed
345 kW
Power
600 Nm
Torque
AWD
Drive type
BEV
Fuel
Body and Chassis
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4760mm x 1865mm x 1480mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,897 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 2,150 kg |
| Body Style | Sedan |
| Turning Circle | 12.2 m |
| Boot Capacity (std/max) | 420 L |
|---|---|
| Frunk Capacity | 31 L |
| Towing capacity (unbraked/braked) | 750 kg / 1,800 kg |
| EV Dedicated Platform | Yes |
| Segment | SEDAN |
Compare i3 variants
| Variant | Price | Range (WLTP) | Battery | 0–100 km/h | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 xDrive | $96,900 | 710 km | 87.5 kWh | 5.4 s | AWD |
| 50 xDriveThis page | $112,900 | 912 km | 113.4 kWh | 4.7 s | AWD |
Warranty and Servicing
Car warranty
5 years / Unlimited km
Battery warranty
8 years / 160,000 km
Regular service intervals
24 months / 25,000 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
$112,900 RRP before on-road costs.
An estimated 879km in mixed real-world driving, against 912km on the WLTP test.
About 11 hrs 45 mins from empty on an 11kW home wallbox, or about 21 minutes from 10-80% on a DC fast charger.
About $36 for a full charge at home at 33c/kWh (108.7kWh battery, estimated). Charging cost calculator
The BMW i3 40 xDrive is priced at $96,900, $16,000 less. It has 710km WLTP range vs 912km, a 87.5kWh battery vs 113.4kWh, 0-100 in 5.4s vs 4.7s. Compare all i3 variants
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