Car financing: 2014 BMW i3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 6.0 L/100 km, or 16.8 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 6.0 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2014 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2014 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 | 5.7 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Combined | 6.0 L/100 km | 16.8 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | 241 km | 130 km |
| CO₂ | 25 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $9.30 | $2.52 |
2014 BMW i3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.6 L | |
| Cylinders | 2 | |
| MPG city (US) | 41 | 137 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 111 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 39 | 124 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 47 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 4 hours | 4 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$2,100 | US$600 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $1,860 | $504 |
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 2014 BMW i3
- NHTSA lists 4 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 76 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (25), engine (16) and electrical system (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)... |
| 17V088000 | 2017-02-09 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2014-2017 i3 REx hybrid electric vehicles. The fuel tank vent line may rub against the ribbed wire protection sleeve of the battery positive (B+) cable, creating a hole in the vent line and causing a fuel vapor leak. |
| 15V628000 | 2015-10-07 | air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper two-door vehicles, 2015-2016 MINI John Cooper Works and MINI Cooper S and MINI Cooper four-door vehicles and 2014-2015 BMW i3 vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the passenger frontal air bag may not deploy... |
| 14V422000 | 2014-07-14 | air bags:frontal | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling a certain model year BMW i3 vehicle manufactured March 31, 2014, and certain 2014 MINI Cooper Hardtop vehicles manufactured February 2, 2014 to May 30, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an air bag inflator that was not assembled correctly. This... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2014 BMW i3
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2014 BMW i3; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 2014 BMW i3? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
What to check on the i3
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.
Specs, explained
It runs 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.
It is rated 6.0 L/100 km combined: about 18 litres every 300 km. It can cover about 241 km on electricity before switching to gas. For 1,000 km, budget about $93 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who it is for
It suits short daily drives on electricity with gas for longer trips. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Space, size and seats
As a small car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Its 425 litres of luggage space fit a family's bags for a long weekend.
Try before you buy
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the i3 first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,100 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.
When you know your dates
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2014 BMW i3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2014 BMW i3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2014 BMW i3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2014 BMW i3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2014 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 2014 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 2014 BMW i3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2014 BMW i3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,100 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $1860.00.
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.