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Is this the beginning of the end for Tesla's electric car dominance? EV specialist loses first spot in Europe as established German marque overtakes, and it's not who you might expect

Is this the beginning of the end for Tesla's electric car dominance? EV specialist loses first spot in Europe as established German marque overtakes, and it's not who you might expect

By J.ohn Law - 23 Aug 2024
2025 BMW i4 electric car and 4 Series Gran Coupe updates bow in Beijing: Facelifted and upgraded four doors ready for mid-size premium EV and ICE battle with Tesla Model 3 and Mercedes C-Class

2025 BMW i4 electric car and 4 Series Gran Coupe updates bow in Beijing: Facelifted and upgraded four doors ready for mid-size premium EV and ICE battle with Tesla Model 3 and Mercedes C-Class

By J.ames Cleary - 26 Apr 2024
New BMW iX sibling and possible iX3 replacement previewed with 'close-to-production' Vision Neue Klasse X electric SUV that will take on Porsche Macan EV and Tesla Model Y

New BMW iX sibling and possible iX3 replacement previewed with 'close-to-production' Vision Neue Klasse X electric SUV that will take on Porsche Macan EV and Tesla Model Y

By T.im Nicholson - 21 Mar 2024
Tempt you from your Tesla? iX2 electric car leads 2024 BMW X2 range with plenty of power and 450km driving range

Tempt you from your Tesla? iX2 electric car leads 2024 BMW X2 range with plenty of power and 450km driving range

By A.ndrew Chesterton - 11 Oct 2023
Leaked! 2025 BMW iX3 EV set to raise electric car standards against Tesla Model Y, Mercedes EQC, Polestar 3, Audi Q6 e-tron and Genesis GV60

Leaked! 2025 BMW iX3 EV set to raise electric car standards against Tesla Model Y, Mercedes EQC, Polestar 3, Audi Q6 e-tron and Genesis GV60

By B.yron Mathioudakis - 15 Sep 2023
German electric car bargains! BMW launches three more sub-$90K EVs in Australia, taking on Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model 3 and more

German electric car bargains! BMW launches three more sub-$90K EVs in Australia, taking on Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model 3 and more

By B.yron Mathioudakis - 5 Sep 2023
Watch out, GWM Ora, MG4, BYD Dolphin and Peugeot e-208 electric cars! The Mini has just been reborn as a racy retro EV and it might be cheaper than you'd expect

Watch out, GWM Ora, MG4, BYD Dolphin and Peugeot e-208 electric cars! The Mini has just been reborn as a racy retro EV and it might be cheaper than you'd expect

By B.yron Mathioudakis - 1 Sep 2023
2023 BMW iX electric car pricing adjusted, now with cheaper entry point

2023 BMW iX electric car pricing adjusted, now with cheaper entry point

By C.hris Thompson - 7 Aug 2023
EVs are NOT off-roaders! And a lot needs to change before they are outback adventure vehicles | Opinion

EVs are NOT off-roaders! And a lot needs to change before they are outback adventure vehicles | Opinion

By M.arcus Craft - 9 Jul 2023
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BMW i Series Models Price and Specs

The price range for the BMW i Series varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $85,900 and going to $228,400 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 Sedan —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $85,900 $133,900
2024 SUV —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $89,100 $228,400
2023 Sedan —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $79,530 $142,450
2023 SUV —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $84,260 $245,960
2022 SUV —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $239,910
2022 Hatchback —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $65,780 $75,570
2022 Sedan —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $92,070 $137,610
2021 Hatchback —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $63,470 $74,690
2021 Sedan —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $90,530 $130,020
2021 SUV —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $96,910 $166,980
2020 Hatchback —, Electric, 1 SP AUTO $58,960 $70,730
2020 Coupe 1.5L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $223,850 $257,290
2020 Convertible 1.5L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $244,860 $281,490
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BMW i Series Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the BMW i Series here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • Should I buy an electric car now or later?

    It’s definitely true that the march of new-car technology is making big changes to the cars we’re being offered almost on a monthly basis. So, if your current car is just three years old, it might be worth holding on to it and waiting for the next big thing to arrive in showrooms. Certainly, by trading-in at just three years, you’ll pretty much max out the depreciation you’ll suffer in financial terms.

    But by waiting, you might find that you can buy an electric vehicle and be able to tap into newer and better infrastructure that will be in place in another few years, rather than put up with the relatively sparse charging-station network currently in this country.

    At the moment, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid is a pretty good way to go, provided you use the vehicle mostly in an urban setting, rather than long-distance freeway journeys where the hybrid tech is less advantageous. A hybrid is not exactly future-proof, but it’s a good next step for a lot of Australian car-owners.

     

    As for what brand is best, the tech is getting better and better as time goes by, so it’s likely to be build date rather than brand that will determine the efficiency of the vehicle in question. That said, car owners can’t hold off forever when it comes to upgrading, so for the moment, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid is a logical next car. We’re particularly impressed by the current-model Toyota Camry which is good value to buy, a classy driving experience and offers hybrid fuel efficiency in the right environment. Such cars will be a lot of Australian families’ first hybrid, and rightly so.

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  • Range rating for electric cars?

    We're at the dawn of the electric era and waiting for an official global standard. It's not about charging the batteries but the range you get for the charge. A simple standard is being developed in Europe. I can recall the confusion when we switched away from the imperial miles per gallon standard in Australia - the economy number got smaller instead of larger when expressed in L/100 km.

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BMW i Series Dimensions

The dimensions of the BMW i Series Sedan, SUV, Hatchback, Coupe and Convertible vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 Sedan 1448x1852x4783 mm 125 mm
2024 SUV 1668x1891x4734 mm 179 mm
2023 Sedan 1448x1852x4783 mm 125 mm
2023 SUV 1668x1891x4734 mm 179 mm
2022 Hatchback 1578x1775x3999 mm 140 mm
2022 Sedan 1448x1852x4783 mm 125 mm
2022 SUV 1668x1891x4734 mm 179 mm
2021 Hatchback 1578x1775x3999 mm 140 mm
2021 Sedan 1448x1852x4783 mm 125 mm
2021 SUV 1668x1891x4734 mm 179 mm
2020 Hatchback 1578x1775x3999 mm 140 mm
2020 Coupe 1298x1942x4689 mm 117 mm
2020 Convertible 1289x1942x4689 mm 117 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All BMW i Series Dimensions

BMW i Series Wheel Size

The BMW i Series has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 245x45 R18 for Sedan in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 Sedan 245x45 R18 245x45 R18
2024 SUV 245x50 R19 245x50 R19
2023 Sedan 245x45 R18 245x45 R18
2023 SUV 245x50 R19 245x50 R19
2022 Hatchback 175x55 R20 195x50 R20
2022 Sedan 245x40 R19 245x40 R19
2022 SUV 245x45 R20 275x40 R20
2021 Hatchback 175x55 R20 195x50 R20
2021 Sedan 245x40 R19 245x40 R19
2021 SUV 245x45 R20 275x40 R20
2020 Hatchback 155x70 R19 19x5 inches 175x60 R19 19x5.5 inches
2020 Convertible 195x50 R20 20x7 inches 215x45 R20 20x7.5 inches
2020 Coupe 195x50 R20 20x7 inches 215x45 R20 20x7.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All BMW i Series Wheel Sizes

BMW i Series Towing Capacity

The BMW i Series has maximum towing capacity of 2500kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 SUV 750kg 2500kg
2024 Sedan 1600kg 1600kg
2023 SUV 750kg 2500kg
2023 Sedan 1600kg 1600kg
2022 Hatchback 0kg 0kg
2022 SUV 0kg 2500kg
2022 Sedan 1600kg 1600kg
2021 Hatchback 0kg 0kg
2021 SUV 750kg 2500kg
2021 Sedan 1600kg 1600kg
2020 Convertible 0kg 0kg
2020 Coupe 0kg 0kg
2020 Hatchback 0kg 0kg
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BMW i Series Fuel Consumption

The BMW i Series is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Electric and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 2.1L/100km for Convertible /ULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 Sedan Electric 1 SP AUTO
2024 SUV Electric 1 SP AUTO
2023 Sedan Electric 1 SP AUTO
2023 SUV Electric 1 SP AUTO
2022 Hatchback Electric 1 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan Electric 1 SP AUTO
2022 SUV Electric 1 SP AUTO
2021 Hatchback Electric 1 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan Electric 1 SP AUTO
2021 SUV Electric 1 SP AUTO
2020 Convertible 2.1L/100km 1.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2020 Coupe 1.9L/100km 1.5L ULP 6 SP AUTO
2020 Hatchback Electric 1 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All BMW i Series Pricing and Specs for 2024