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BMW i3s I01: real running cost

Annual running cost and consumption - customisable simulation.

compact · 2018 · 15,000 km/an

Result

469 €
Annual cost
15,000 km/yr
Cost / 100 km
3.13 €
home rate
Savings vs ICE
−1,647 €/an
vs segment median
5-year cost
2,344 €
energy only

Your usage profile

Annual mileage

Driving mix

Charging rate

Summary

Running cost of the BMW i3s I01

Over 15 000 km/year, the BMW i3s I01 costs 469 €/year in energy (3,13 €/100 km). Home charging accounts for all energy costs.

Methodology

Caralogy weights WLTP consumption by cycle according to your driving mix and applies selected rates. The result is closer to real-world consumption than the WLTP combined figure alone.

Savings vs petrol

Compared to a petrol equivalent, the vehicle saves approximately 1 647 €/year. This saving grows with mileage.

What if you changed profile?

What if you drove 25,000 km/year?

+313 €/yr

781 €/an

What if the rate rose to 0.35 €/kWh?

+351 €/yr

820 €/an

What if you drove 100% in town?

-118 €/yr

351 €/an

What if 80% of your km were on the motorway?

+140 €/yr

609 €/an

Comparison with a petrol equivalent

How much do you save versus an equivalent petrol vehicle?
Metrici3s I01Petrol median segment C
Annual cost469 €2 116 €
Cost / 100 km3,13 €14,11 €
5-year cost2 344 €10 579 €
5-year savings8 234 €

Cumulative cost over 5 years

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5

Against its rivals: annual cost

Compare with a rival

  • Cupra Born vs BMW i3s I01 running cost
    BEV · 201 ch · 51.5 kWh474 €/an · +5 € vs i3s I01
  • MINI Cooper SE FWD vs BMW i3s I01 running cost
    BEV · 184 ch · 30.3 kWh
  • MINI Cooper E FWD vs BMW i3s I01 running cost
    BEV · 184 ch · 37.9 kWh

Continue with the BMW i3s I01

The same car, from other angles.

  • Full spec sheet

    Full spec sheet of the BMW i3s I01: specs and real cost
    37.9 kWh · 330 km WLTP · 184 ch
  • Motorway

    Simulated motorway trip of the BMW i3s I01: stops and duration
    Paris → Lyon · 3 stop(s) · 5h14
  • Range

    Range of the BMW i3s I01 by speed and weather
    217 km at 130 km/h · 330 km WLTP
  • Performance

    Performance of the BMW i3s I01: 0-100 and lap times
    0-100 in 6.8 s · 184 hp

Frequently asked questions

How much does the BMW i3s I01 cost per year in energy?+
The BMW i3s I01 costs approximately 469 €/year in energy over 15 000 km/year (Caralogy estimate).
What is the real consumption of the BMW i3s I01?+
For the BMW i3s I01: WLTP combined consumption 14,6 kWh/100 km · electric range 330 km · battery 37,9 kWh. WLTP consumption is a standardised cycle. Real consumption varies with driving mix, driving style and weather. Caralogy weights WLTP data by cycle.
How much does the BMW i3s I01 cost per 100 km?+
The cost per 100 km of the BMW i3s I01 is approximately 3,13 € at selected rates.
Is the BMW i3s I01 economical to run?+
Running costs depend on annual mileage, energy rate and driving mix. Use the simulator above.