BMW i3 120 Ah
This car- Price from
- —
- Real-world range
- 235 km
- Usable battery
- 37.9 kWh
- Energy consumption
- 161 Wh/km
- DC power
- 49 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.3 s
Model family
BMW i3 120 Ah
0 versions on sale
1 older version
Real-world range: 235 km
This version is no longer offered for sale.
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Independent car dossier
BMW i3 120 Ah
235 km of real range and 1,345 kg of mass — the discontinued BMW i3 120 Ah stays light, while its 49 kW DC asks for patience.
October 2018 - July 2022
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235 km
Real-world range
37.9 kWh
Usable battery
161 Wh/km
Efficiency
49 kW
DC peak power
10–80% in 36 min
BMW i3 120 Ah
Buying decision
EvCompass verdict
The main arguments drawn from approved data and the EvCompass editorial summary.
37.9 kWh of usable battery and 161 Wh/km give 235 km of real range. 7.3 s to 100 km/h from 250 Nm shows what 1,345 kg can do.
This discontinued version charges at 49 kW DC, taking 36 min from 10 to 80%. The 260 l boot completes the compact, efficient compromise.
Best suited to
It makes sense only when 235 km of range, 1,345 kg of mass and a 260 l boot fit the scale of the job.
Strong points
- Kerb weight of 1,345 kg is lower than the 1,530 kg median among B-segment hatchbacks.
What to consider
- Real range of 235 km is lower than the 257.5 km median among B-segment hatchbacks.
- The 49 kW DC charging peak is lower than the 85 kW median in this group.
Point of reference
How it compares with alternatives
Kia EV4 Hatchback 58.3 kWh
- Price from
- ~from PLN 173,900
- Real-world range
- 360 km
- Usable battery
- 55 kWh
- Energy consumption
- 153 Wh/km
- DC power
- 100 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.4 s
Hyundai IONIQ 3 61 kWh (2027)
- Price from
- —
- Real-world range
- 375 km
- Usable battery
- 58 kWh
- Energy consumption
- 155 Wh/km
- DC power
- 115 kW
- 0–100 km/h
- 9.6 s
The same verified metrics for this car and up to two of its closest alternatives.
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The full picture
Technical details
Approved facts grouped by the decisions they inform, without raw source headings.
Battery
- Usable battery
- 37.9 kWh
- Real-world range
- 235 km
- Energy consumption
- 161 Wh/km
- Battery chemistry
- NCM
- Nominal battery capacity
- 42.2 kWh
- Battery type
- Lithium-ion
- Number of cells
- 96
- Battery architecture
- 400 V
- Battery warranty
- 8 years
- Warranty mileage limit
- 160 km
- Nominal voltage
- 350 V
- Cell format
- Prismatic
- WLTP range
- 308 km
- WLTP rated consumption
- 153 Wh/km
Charging
- AC charging power
- 11 kW
- Maximum DC charging power
- 49 kW
- 10–80% charging time
- 36 min
- 11 kW onboard charger
- Yes
- Plug & Charge
- No
- Battery preconditioning
- No
- AC connector
- Type 2
- AC port location
- Right side — rear
- AC charging time
- 4 h 15 min
- DC connector
- CCS
- DC port location
- Right side — rear
- Average DC power 10–80%
- 46 kW DC
- Autocharge
- Yes
- Automatic battery preconditioning
- No
Performance
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h
- 7.3 s
- Power
- 125 kW
- Top speed
- 150 km/h
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Torque
- 250 Nm
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,011 mm
- Width
- 1,775 mm
- Height
- 1,598 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,570 mm
- Unladen weight
- 1,345 kg
- Gross vehicle weight
- 1,710 kg
- Maximum payload
- 440 kg
Utility
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Segment
- B
- Seats
- 4
- Cargo volume
- 260 l
- Braked towing weight
- 0 kg
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Production period
- October 2018 - July 2022
- Heat pump
- Yes
- Roof rails
- No
- Tow hitch
- No
- V2L
- No
- V2H
- No
- V2G
- No
- Maximum cargo volume
- 1,100 L
- Maximum roof load
- 0 kg
- Tow hitch availability
- No
- Unbraked towing weight
- 0 kg
- Maximum vertical load
- 0 kg
- ISOFIX
- Yes, 2 seats
- Turning circle
- 9.9 m
- Platform
- BMW LifeDrive
- Dedicated EV platform
- No
- V2H via AC
- No
- V2H via DC
- No
- V2G via AC
- No
- V2G via DC
- No
EvCompass publishes canonical facts, manufacturer values and clearly labelled calculations only.
Charging analysis
How quickly you get back on the road
Power across the charging window and stop time come from one validated data series.
- Peak power
- 49 kW
- 10–80% average
- 46 kW
- 10–80% time
- 36 min
State of charge: 0%DC power: 49 kW
| SoC % | kW |
|---|---|
| 0 | 49 |
| 16 | 49 |
| 40 | 46 |
| 60 | 39 |
| 80 | 30 |
Home charging
Chargers matched to this car
Live home AC products ranked by how closely their power matches the car's onboard charger.
The car accepts up to 11 kW AC — a higher-power station will not charge it beyond that limit.
Best match- Power
- 11 kW
- Price
- PLN 4,305
- Power
- 11 kW
- Price
- PLN 3,469.59
- Power
- 11 kW
- Price
- from PLN 4,299–4,499
Ownership costs
What it costs to use this car
Energy, scheduled servicing and seasonal tyres, priced from one transparent set of assumptions.
Default assumptions
15,000 km per year · 70% at home · 30% public · G11 — flat rate · All networks
Energy
PLN 306.94 / month
PLN 3,683.33 / year
Blended consumption for these settings: 161 Wh/km
Servicing
PLN 725.00 – PLN 725.00 / year
Tyres
PLN 596.35 – PLN 1,065.75 / year
Total running cost per month
PLN 417.06 – PLN 456.17
Total running cost per kilometre
PLN 0.33 – PLN 0.36 / km
Annual cost components
- Energy: PLN 3,683.33
- Servicing: PLN 725.00 – PLN 725.00
- Tyres: PLN 596.35 – PLN 1,065.75
Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh
Public DC charging: PLN 2.52/kWh · all networks (EvCompass) · price dated October 4, 2026. Compare charging subscriptions
Calculation assumptions and sources
Applied settings
15,000 km per year · 70% charged at home · 30% in public DC · G11 — flat rate · All networks
Real-world consumption
Mild weather: 138 Wh/km
Cold weather: 190 Wh/km
Cold-weather share: 44.2% from the 1991–2020 climate normals, source read on September 13, 2026. IMGW-PIB source
The source does not state whether these figures include charging losses; no additional loss factor is applied.
Tyre ageing without mileage is excluded; seasonal changeovers are counted twice per year.
Home tariff
G11 — flat rate: PLN 1.10/kWh · source read on September 13, 2026 · Poradnia OZE; assembled from URE-approved PGE 2026 tariffs
Indicative reconstruction: PGE Obrót energy, PGE Dystrybucja variable distribution and variable statutory charges from the 2026 tariffs were summed net and increased by 23% VAT. Fixed monthly fees are excluded. The result is below the shared G11 range of PLN 1.18–1.32/kWh because it includes variable items only; published comparisons may include other charges or assume a different billing profile.
Public DC price
PLN 2.52/kWh · EIPA snapshot dated October 4, 2026 · all networks (EvCompass).
Servicing sources
- BMW Polska — Service Inclusive contents and CBS guidance (read on September 14, 2026)
- ZK Motors — iX1 xDrive30 configuration and Service Inclusive price (read on September 14, 2026)
Tyre sources
Tyre set and tread-life data
- Oponeo — 185/65 R15 listings (read on September 13, 2026)
- Sustainability — average tyre service life in Europe (read on September 13, 2026)
EV tyre-wear factor
- Energies — life-cycle assessment EV tyre-wear model (read on September 13, 2026)
Seasonal changeover cost
- Allus Auto — tyre service price list (read on September 13, 2026)
- Bien Auto Service — tyre service in Warsaw (read on September 13, 2026)
Not included in the total
- Insurance
- Depreciation
- Financing
- Brake pads and discs
- Fixed monthly electricity fees
Efficiency vs. similar cars
161Wh/km
Efficiency
Energy consumption compared to similar body-type cars
This car Lowest value
BMW i3 120 AhValue: 161 Wh/kmThis car
| This car | Wh/km |
|---|---|
| BMW i3 120 Ah | 161 |
| Kia EV4 Hatchback 58.3 kWh | 153 |
| Hyundai IONIQ 3 61 kWh (2027) | 155 |
Purchase price / km of range
Purchase price divided by real-world range. This is a purchase-value metric, not the driving cost for 1 km.
No comparable purchase-value data is available.
EvCompass scenarios
Match your driving profile
Compare range, consumption and energy cost across different conditions. Change the energy price in the ownership cost settings.
Weighted energy price: PLN 1.53/kWh
Selected profile: Mixed profile
- Range
- 216–254 km
- Energy consumption
- 161 Wh/km
- Cost / 100 km
- PLN 22.6–26.5
- Uncertainty
- ±8%
| Profile | Range | Energy consumption | Cost / 100 km |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed profile | 216–254 km | 161 Wh/km | PLN 22.6–26.5 |
| Calm city | 245–287 km | 142 Wh/km | PLN 19.9–23.4 |
| Road 90 km/h | 210–246 km | 166 Wh/km | PLN 23.3–27.3 |
| Motorway 120 km/h | 175–205 km | 200 Wh/km | PLN 28.1–32.9 |
| Winter mixed | 170–200 km | 205 Wh/km | PLN 28.8–33.8 |
| Winter motorway | 144–170 km | 240 Wh/km | PLN 33.7–39.5 |
Method: we convert the car's baseline consumption and real-world range through fixed profile factors, adjusted for body style, weight, AWD and heat pump when those fields are available. Bands show simulation uncertainty, not a guaranteed result.
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