Battery boost for a 2019 BMW i3
Battery boost for the 2019 BMW i3: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 7.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2019 BMW i3 for battery boost
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2019 BMW i3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.6 L | |
| Cylinders | 2 | |
| MPG city (US) | 30 | 124 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 102 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 113 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 7 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$2,650 | US$650 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,388 | $556 |
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 2019 BMW i3
- 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 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (6), steering (4) and power train (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V599000 | 2019-08-14 | hybrid propulsion system | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019 i3 BEV, i3 REx, and i8 vehicles. A circuit board problem within the Electric Motor Electronics (EME) module may shutdown the supply of high-voltage electrical power. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the i3
For battery service on the 2019 BMW i3, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Your i3 and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 0.6L 2-cylinder hybrid. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The powertrain here is the 0.6L 2-cylinder hybrid with rear-wheel drive and a 1-speed automatic.
From request to repair
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
Your rental while you wait
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Small things that help
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Talking to the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Talk to a person
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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