2018 BMW i3 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 6.8 L/100 km, or 18.2 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 6.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2018 BMW i3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2018 BMW i3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0.6L 2-cylinder hybrid | Electric motor |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 1-speed automatic | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid | Electric |
| City | 6.6 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Highway | 7.1 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Combined | 6.8 L/100 km | 18.2 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | 290 km | 183 km |
| CO₂ | 18 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $10.54 | $2.73 |
2018 BMW i3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.6 L | |
| Cylinders | 2 | |
| MPG city (US) | 36 | 128 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 33 | 103 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 35 | 115 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 42 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 5 hours | 5 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,350 | US$650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,108 | $546 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 BMW i3
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system (3), steering (3) and structure (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V310000 | 2019-04-17 | hybrid propulsion system | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 i3 BEV and i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high voltage electrical power. |
| 18V652000 | 2018-09-20 | equipment:electrical | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 BMW 330e iPerformance, i3 Rex, i3 Sport Rex, X5 xDrive40e, i3 BEV, i3 Sport BEV and 2019 i8 and i8 Roadster vehicles and 2018-2019 530e iPerformance, 530e xDrive iPerformance and 740Le xDrive iPerformance vehicles. Capacitors within the TurboCord Portable... |
| 17V720000 | 2017-11-16 | air bags:frontal | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2018 BMW i3 electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Unbelted, small adult, drivers may be at a higher risk of neck injury in the event of a frontal crash. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS)... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2018 BMW i3?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2018 BMW i3 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before buying the 2018 BMW i3, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
Owners filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system, steering and structure; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.
Engine and fuel
Its powertrain is the 0.6L 2-cylinder hybrid with rear-wheel drive. It is a plug-in hybrid: it runs on electricity for a short distance, then on gas like a regular hybrid. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 20 litres, from its 6.8 L/100 km rating. It can cover about 290 km on electricity before switching to gas. In money, 1,000 km costs about $105.40 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,350 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
How big it is
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is rated at 425 litres: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who rents the i3
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits short daily drives on electricity with gas for longer trips.
A longer test drive
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. A week with the i3 answers more than any brochure. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $105.40 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Narrowing it down
Within the 2018 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Your move
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 BMW i3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 BMW i3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 BMW i3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 BMW i3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 BMW i3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 BMW i3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 BMW i3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2108.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.