2016 BMW i3 EPA Fuel Economy Summary
The 2016 BMW i3 plug-in hybrid delivers up to 72 miles of all-electric range rated at 117 MPGe, transitioning to an EPA-estimated 39 MPG combined on gasoline once battery charge is depleted.
2016 BMW i3 Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison
Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants
Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Gasoline Combined: 39 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $1,950
Battery Electric (BEV)
Annual Energy Cost: $600–$1,950 (1 configuration)
Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (2 Variants)
Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations
| Configuration / Model | Powertrain | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Annual Fuel Cost | CO2 (g/mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 BEV Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 137 MPGe | 111 MPGe | 124 MPGe | 81 mi | $600 | — |
| i3 REX Premium Gas or Electricity | 0.6L Plug-in Hybrid | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 127 MPGe (41 MPG) | 107 MPGe (37 MPG) | 117 MPGe (39 MPG) | 72 mi | $1,950 | — |
Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks
Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles
Fuel Cost per 25 Miles
Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline
Annual Fuel Consumption
Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles
5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle
Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years
Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.
Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.