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BMW i3s 120 Ah
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BMW i3s 120 Ah

Available Hatchback RWD
42.600 € $46,008£36,210
WLTP Range
230 km143 mi
Net Battery
37.9 kWh
0-100 km/h
6.9s
Peak Power
135 kW
A day with this car
DC 10–80%
36 min
49 kW peak · 46 kW avg
Home wallbox
4h 15m
11 kW AC · 0–100% overnight
Winter highway
166 km103 mi
Cold, 120 km/h class
Charge ports
CCS
Type 2 · right rear

One-stop highway day · 214 km133 mi in 2h 12min

162 km101 mi
1h 28min
15 min
charge
52 km32 mi
29min
WLTP Range
230 km143 mi
Official Combined
Usable Battery
37.9 kWh
42.2 kWh Gross
Peak Power
135 kW
181 hp
0-100 km/h
6.9 s
Max: 160 km/h99 mph
DC Fast Peak
49 kW
High-Power DC

Performance & Powertrain

RWD Dedicated EV Platform
Total System Power 135 kW (181 hp)
Total System Torque 270 Nm
0-100 km/h Sprint 6.9 s
Top Speed 160 km/h99 mph
Drivetrain Configuration RWD
Platform Code BMW LifeDrive

Battery Engineering & Chemistry

400 V NMC622
Usable Battery Capacity 37.9 kWh
Nominal Battery Capacity 42.2 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion
Cell Form Factor Prismatic
Nominal Voltage 350 V
Total Cell Count 96
Pack Configuration 96s1p
Manufacturer Battery Warranty 8 years / 160,000 km99 mi

Dimensions, Cargo & Towing

Frunk: No Data
Boot Cargo Volume 260 L9.2 cu ft
Max Cargo (Seats Down) 1100 L38.8 cu ft
Front Trunk (Frunk) No Data
Unladen Curb Weight 1,365 kg3,009 lbs
Overall Length 4006 mm157.7 in
Width (with mirrors) No Data
Overall Height 1590 mm62.6 in
Wheelbase 2570 mm101.2 in
0
Towing Capacity (Unbraked) 0 kg0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 1730 kg3,814 lbs
Max Payload Capacity 440 kg970 lbs

Cabin, Chassis & Thermal Management

Seating Capacity 4 people seats
Isofix Anchor Points Yes, 2 seats
Turning Circle 10.3 m33.8 ft
Market Segment B - Compact
Roof Rails No
Heat Pump Standard Equipment

Estimated Range by Weather & Road

Efficiency: 140 Wh/km225 Wh/mi

Estimates, not measurements: the WLTP figure scaled by the same temperature and road factors for every car (for example 65% for cold motorway driving, 115% for mild city driving). Your range depends on speed, wheels, load and heating. For a planned stop, use the charging simulator.

Estimated Range Envelope
Cold Highway: 150 km93 mi | Mild Urban: 265 km165 mi
Worst-Case Winter Highway WLTP Lab: 230 km143 mi Best-Case Mild Urban
❄️ Cold Winter (-10°C)
Cabin Heat On
City Driving
Urban stop-and-go
170 km106 mi
Highway Cruising
Motorway speeds
150 km93 mi
Combined Cycle
Everyday winter commute
161 km100 mi
☀️ Mild Summer (23°C)
Optimal Temperature
City Driving
Peak regen recovery
265 km165 mi
Highway Cruising
Motorway speeds
189 km117 mi
Combined Cycle
Ideal mixed-use range
221 km137 mi
High-Power Road Trips

DC Ultra-Fast Charging (10% to 80%)

⚡ CCS2 High-Power
Peak Intake
49 kW DC
Maximum Power
10-80% Session
36 min
Typical Road Stop
Average Power
46 kW DC
Sustained Rate
Range Added
260 km/h162 mph
Added per Hour
Plug & Charge (ISO 15118) No
Battery Preconditioning Auto via Nav
Autocharge Protocol Yes
Home & Overnight

AC Destination & Wallbox Charging (0% to 100%)

Type 2 Inverter
Max AC Power
11 kW AC
3-Phase Wallbox
0-100% Duration
4h15m
Full Overnight Charge
Charge Speed
57 km/h35 mph
Range per Hour
Port Location
Right Side - Rear
Body Placement
Mobile Power Station

Bidirectional Charging Capabilities (V2X)

V2L (Vehicle-to-Load)
Camping & devices
-
V2H (Vehicle-to-Home)
Emergency backup
Not supported
V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid)
Grid arbitrage
Not supported

Highway Endurance Score

EVDB Index
1.0/ 5.0
Urban Focused / Frequent Charging Stops

Calculated from sustained 10-80% DC fast charging speed, cold-weather aerodynamic drag, and official WLTP range (230 km143 mi).

Vehicle Overview

  • Manufacturer BMW
  • WLTP Range 230 km143 mi
  • Net Battery 37.9 kWh
  • DC Fast Charging 49 kW
  • Towing Capacity No Towing
  • Market Availability Available
  • Release Date 10/1/2018
  • Telemetry Verified 5/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions

BMW i3s 120 Ah Range & Charging FAQ

What is the real-world highway and winter range of the BMW i3s 120 Ah?

The official combined WLTP range for the BMW i3s 120 Ah is 230 km (143 miles).

In cold winter conditions (-5°C / 23°F) at highway cruising speeds (120-130 km/h), expect a realistic highway range of approximately 166 km (103 miles) due to cold battery chemistry, cabin heating, and higher aerodynamic drag.

How long does it take to charge the BMW i3s 120 Ah at home?

Charging the 37.9 kWh battery from 0% to 100% takes approximately 3.1 hours using a standard 11 kW 3-phase AC wallbox. On a single-phase 7.4 kW home charger, a full charge takes around 4.6 hours (typically overnight).

How fast is DC fast charging (10% to 80%)?

The BMW i3s 120 Ah supports peak DC fast charging rates of up to 49 kW. Recharging from 10% to 80% State of Charge (SoC) requires approximately 45 minutes at a compatible ultra-rapid charging station.

How much does it cost to charge the BMW i3s 120 Ah?

At an average European residential electricity tariff of €0.24/kWh, a complete 0-100% home charge costs approximately €9.10. At high-power public DC charging networks (~€0.65/kWh), a full recharge costs approximately €24.64.

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