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BMW i3s 94 Ah

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Real-world range: 160 km

This version is no longer offered for sale.

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BMW i3s 94 Ah

160 km of real range and 6.9 s to 100 km/h — the discontinued BMW i3s 94 Ah chooses response, while 170 Wh/km raises consumption.

October 2017 - October 2018

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BMW i3s 94 Ah — Side profile

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160 km

Real-world range

27.2 kWh

Usable battery

170 Wh/km

Efficiency

49 kW

DC peak power

10–80% in 26 min

Buying decision

EvCompass verdict

The main arguments drawn from approved data and the EvCompass editorial summary.

A 27.2 kWh usable battery gives 160 km of real range at 170 Wh/km. 270 Nm and 6.9 s to 100 km/h are the strengths of this light 1,340 kg version.

The discontinued i3s has a 49 kW DC peak and takes 26 min from 10 to 80%; the 260 l boot remains a hard practical boundary.

Best suited to

It makes sense only when 6.9 s to 100 km/h comes before 160 km of range and a 260 l boot.

What to consider

  • Real range of 160 km is lower than the 257.5 km median among B-segment hatchbacks.
  • Consumption of 170 Wh/km is higher than the 161 Wh/km median in this group.

Point of reference

How it compares with alternatives

BMW i3s 94 Ah

This car
Price from
—
Real-world range
160 km
Usable battery
27.2 kWh
Energy consumption
170 Wh/km
DC power
49 kW
0–100 km/h
6.9 s

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
27.2 kWh
Real-world range
160 km
Energy consumption
170 Wh/km
Battery chemistry
NCM
Nominal battery capacity
33.2 kWh
Battery type
Lithium-ion
Number of cells
96
Battery architecture
400 V
Nominal voltage
350 V
Cell format
Prismatic

Charging

AC charging power
7.4 kW
Maximum DC charging power
49 kW
10–80% charging time
26 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 30 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
6.9 s
Power
135 kW
Top speed
160 km/h
Drivetrain
RWD
Torque
270 Nm

Dimensions

Length
4,006 mm
Width
1,791 mm
Height
1,590 mm
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
Unladen weight
1,340 kg
Gross vehicle weight
1,700 kg
Maximum payload
435 kg

Utility

Body type
Hatchback
Segment
B
Seats
4
Cargo volume
260 l
Braked towing weight
0 kg
Availability
Discontinued
Production period
October 2017 - October 2018
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
10.3 m
Platform
BMW LifeDrive
Dedicated EV platform
No
V2H via AC
No
V2H via DC
No
V2G via AC
No
V2G via DC
No

Safety

Safety rating
4/5

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
26 min
Underlying data
SoC %kW
049
1649
4046
6039
8030

Home charging

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The car accepts up to 7.4 kW AC — a higher-power station will not charge it beyond that limit.

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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 325.79 / month

PLN 3,909.48 / year

Blended consumption for these settings: 170.9 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 435.90 – PLN 475.02

Total running cost per kilometre

PLN 0.35 – PLN 0.38 / km

Annual cost components

  • Energy: PLN 3,909.48
  • 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: 147 Wh/km

Cold weather: 201 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

Tyre sources

Tyre set and tread-life data

EV tyre-wear factor

Seasonal changeover cost

Not included in the total

  • Insurance
  • Depreciation
  • Financing
  • Brake pads and discs
  • Fixed monthly electricity fees

Efficiency vs. similar cars

170Wh/km
Efficiency

Energy consumption compared to similar body-type cars

This car Lowest value

Underlying data
This carWh/km
BMW i3s 94 Ah170
Kia EV4 Hatchback 58.3 kWh153
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
147–173 km
Energy consumption
170 Wh/km
Cost / 100 km
PLN 23.9–28.0
Uncertainty
±8%
Driving profile simulation table
ProfileRangeEnergy consumptionCost / 100 km
Mixed profile147–173 km170 Wh/kmPLN 23.9–28.0
Calm city167–195 km150 Wh/kmPLN 21.0–24.7
Road 90 km/h143–167 km175 Wh/kmPLN 24.6–28.8
Motorway 120 km/h119–139 km211 Wh/kmPLN 29.6–34.8
Winter mixed116–136 km216 Wh/kmPLN 30.3–35.6
Winter motorway98–116 km254 Wh/kmPLN 35.6–41.8

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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