BMW i3
BMW i3 overview
The BMW i3 is an electric hatchback from BMW, priced from ₹55.00 L – ₹60.00 L (ex-showroom, indicative). It pairs a 42 kWh battery with a claimed range of 400 km and 168 bhp of power. DC fast charging tops it up from 10–80% in about 35 minutes. It seats 4, drives the RWD wheels, and hits a top speed of 150 km/h. On typical Indian electricity tariffs it costs roughly ₹1–1.5 per km to run — a fraction of a petrol equivalent.
Full specifications
Pros & cons
👍 What's good
- Healthy 400 km claimed range
- Quick DC fast charging (10–80% in ~35 min)
👎 Watch-outs
- Premium pricing
- Higher upfront cost than petrol equivalents
Frequently asked questions
The BMW i3 is priced from ₹55.00 L – ₹60.00 L ex-showroom (indicative, 2026).
It offers a claimed range of 400 km from its 42 kWh battery. Real-world range is typically 70–85% of this.
Yes — DC fast charging takes it from 10% to 80% in about 35 minutes.
On a home tariff of ~₹8/unit it costs roughly ₹1–1.5 per km — far less than a petrol equivalent at ₹6–8 per km.
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