2020 BMW i3 EPA Fuel Economy Summary
The 2020 BMW i3 plug-in hybrid delivers up to 126 miles of all-electric range rated at 100 MPGe, transitioning to an EPA-estimated 31 MPG combined on gasoline once battery charge is depleted.
2020 BMW i3 Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison
Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants
Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)
Gasoline Combined: 31 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $2,450
Battery Electric (BEV)
Annual Energy Cost: $650–$2,450 (2 configurations)
Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (4 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 Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 124 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 113 MPGe | 153 mi | $650 | — |
| i3s Electricity | Electric (BEV) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 124 MPGe | 102 MPGe | 113 MPGe | 153 mi | $650 | — |
| i3 with Range Extender Premium Gas or Electricity | 0.6L Plug-in Hybrid | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 107 MPGe (30 MPG) | 93 MPGe (31 MPG) | 100 MPGe (31 MPG) | 126 mi | $2,450 | — |
| i3s with Range Extender Premium Gas or Electricity | 0.6L Plug-in Hybrid | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | 107 MPGe (30 MPG) | 93 MPGe (31 MPG) | 100 MPGe (31 MPG) | 126 mi | $2,450 | — |
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.