2020 BMW i8 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 8.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 8.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2020 BMW i8 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.
2020 BMW i8 specs
| Engine | 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo hybrid |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Plug-in hybrid |
| City | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Electric range | 515 km |
| CO₂ | 119 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.49 |
2020 BMW i8: every figure
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3 |
| MPG city (US) | 26 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 |
| MPG combined (US) | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 32 |
| Charge at 240 V | 3 hours |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 142 L (5 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,698 |
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 2020 BMW i8
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V601000 | 2020-09-30 | electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530e, 530e xDrive, 530e iPerformance and X3 xDrive30e and MINI Cooper Countryman All4 SE, 2020 BMW i8, and 2021 330e, 330e xDrive, 745Le xDrive and X5 xDrive45e vehicles. Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2020 BMW i8 for buyers
No 2020 BMW i8 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2020 BMW i8, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
What to check on the i8
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system; have those parts checked. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Engine and fuel
Its 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo hybrid drives through a 6-speed automatic. It is a plug-in hybrid: it runs on electricity for a short distance, then on gas like a regular hybrid. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
Fuel use is rated 8.7 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 26 litres. It can cover about 515 km on electricity before switching to gas. Driving 300 km costs roughly $40.47 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the i8 makes sense
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. Its all-wheel drive suits winter roads and trips to ski country.
How big it is
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Its 142 litres of luggage space fit about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
A longer test drive
Drive the i8 on your commute before you commit to it. If the i8 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent first, buy later: a week with the i8 answers the big questions.
Choosing the right one
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $134.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Your move
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 2020 BMW i8 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2020 BMW i8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2020 BMW i8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2020 BMW i8?
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 2020 BMW i8 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 2020 BMW i8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2020 BMW i8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2698.00.
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.