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BMW i3s 120 Ah

Discontinued (October 2018 - July 2022)
Electric vehicle (EV) specifications · 2018–2022 · REAR · 37.9 kWh
BMW i3s 120 Ah
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Key specifications

Battery
37.9 kWh
Real range
between 160 and 355 km
Consumption
165 Wh/km
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Fast charging
49 kW
Acceleration
6.9 s
Compare this version with other EV models by range, battery, charging, performance and more.

Related versions

BMW i3s 94 Ah
Previous version
BMW i3s 94 Ah
2017–2018
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Real-world range

between 160 and 355 km
City driving – cold weather230 km
Highway driving – cold weather160 km
Mixed driving – cold weather195 km
City driving – mild weather355 km
Highway driving – mild weather205 km
Mixed driving – mild weather265 km

Range is measured under different conditions: cold weather = -10 °C with heating. Mild weather = 23 °C with climate control. Highway = constant 110 km/h. Actual range will vary with speed, driving style, weather and route.

Long-distance suitability

1 / 5
First leg162 km
Distance to charging stop0 km
Second leg52 km
Total distance214 km
First leg time1 h 28 min
Charging time15 min
Second leg time29 min
Total time2 h 12 min

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Long-distance suitability is a 5-star rating that indicates how well the vehicle is suited for long trips. The assessment is based on one-stop range: the total distance the vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop.

Battery

Nominal capacity42.2 kWh
Battery typeLithium-ion
Number of cells96
Architecture400 V
Warranty period8 years
Warranty mileage160,000 km
Useable capacity37.9 kWh
Cathode materialNCM622
Pack configuration96s1p
Nominal voltage350 V
Form factorNo data
Name / referenceNo data

Charging

Home / destination

Charge portType 2
Port locationRight side - rear
Charge power11 kW AC
Charge time (0->230 km) 4 h 15 min
Charge speed57 km/h

Fast charging

Charge portCCS
Port locationRight side - rear
Max charging power49 kW DC
Charging power (10–80%)47 kW DC
Charge time (23->184 km) 36 min
Charge speed260 km/h
Autocharge supportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge supportedNo
Supported protocolNot applicable

Battery preconditioning

Preconditioning possibleNo
Automatic preconditioning using navigationNo

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed160 km/h
Electric range230 km
Total power135 kW (184 PS)
Total torque270 Nm
DrivetrainRear-wheel drive

Bidirectional charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L supportedNo
Exterior outlet(s)Not applicable
Max output powerNot applicable
Interior outlet(s)Not applicable

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC supportedNo
V2H via DC supportedNo
Max output power via ACNot applicable
Max output power via DCNot applicable
Max output powerNot applicable

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC supportedNo
V2G via DC supportedNo
Max output power via ACNot applicable
Max output power via DCNot applicable
Max output powerNot applicable

Energy consumption

EVDB real-world range

Range230 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
Real consumption165 Wh/km
Real fuel equivalent1.9 l/100 km

WLTP values

Range283 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
Rated consumption161 Wh/km
Rated fuel equivalent1.8 l/100 km
Real consumption134 Wh/km
Real fuel equivalent1.5 l/100 km

NEDC values

Range345 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
Rated consumption140 Wh/km
Rated fuel equivalent1.6 l/100 km
Real consumption110 Wh/km
Real fuel equivalent1.2 l/100 km

“Rated” = official figures published by the manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalence include charging losses.
“Real” = calculated energy use from the battery for propulsion and onboard systems.

Real-world energy consumption

between 107 and 237 Wh/km
City driving – cold weather165 Wh/km
Highway driving – cold weather237 Wh/km
Mixed driving – cold weather194 Wh/km
City driving – mild weather107 Wh/km
Highway driving – mild weather185 Wh/km
Mixed driving – mild weather143 Wh/km

Indication of real-world consumption under different conditions. Cold weather is based on -10 °C and use of heating. Mild weather is based on 23 °C and no climate-control load. Highway figures assume a constant speed of 110 km/h. Actual consumption varies with speed, driving style, weather and route conditions.

Dimensions and weight

Length4006 mm
Width1791 mm
Width with mirrorsNo data
Height1590 mm
Wheelbase2570 mm
Curb weight1365 kg
Gross vehicle weight1730 kg
Maximum payload440 kg
Cargo volume260 L
Maximum cargo volume1100 L
Front trunkNo data
Roof load0 kg
Tow hitch possibleNo data
Unbraked towing capacity0 kg
Braked towing capacity0 kg
Maximum vertical loadNo data

Miscellaneous

Seats4 seats
IsofixYes, 2 seats
Turning circle10.3 m
PlatformNo data
Dedicated EV platformNo data
Body styleEstate
SegmentB - Compact
Roof railsNo
Heat pumpYes
Heat pump as standard equipmentNo, optional

Home and destination charging (0 → 100 %)

Charging can be done from a regular wall socket or from a dedicated charging station. Public AC charging is always done through a charging station. How quickly the vehicle can charge depends on the charging equipment, cable, connector and the vehicle’s onboard charging capacity. The table below shows the available charging options for BMW i3s 120 Ah from empty to full battery.

Norway

In Norway, both single-phase and three-phase AC connections are used, while three-phase charging is common in private and public charging points. The table below lists the possible charging options for BMW i3s 120 Ah, but availability may vary by charging operator, installation and region.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
AC charging port for BMW i3s 120 Ah (2018-2022) - Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charge point Max power Power Time Speed
Wall outlet (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 19 h 30 min 12 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 12 h 15 min 19 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 6 h 15 min 37 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 4 h 15 min 54 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW † 4 h 15 min 54 km/h

† = Limited by the onboard charger; the vehicle cannot charge faster than this.

Fast charging (10 → 80 %)

Fast charging is used for longer trips and short charging stops. The actual speed depends on charger power, battery temperature, state of charge, battery preconditioning and the vehicle’s charging curve. The table below shows typical 10–80 % fast-charging options for BMW i3s 120 Ah where data is available.

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
DC charging port for BMW i3s 120 Ah (2018-2022) - Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
Charge point Max power Avg power Time Speed
CCS (50 kW DC) 49 kW † 47 kW † 36 min 260 km/h

† = Limited by the vehicle’s maximum DC charging capability.

Long-distance suitability

Long-distance suitability is not determined by range alone. Charging speed is almost as important. Battery capacity, efficiency and fast-charging performance together decide how useful an electric vehicle is on longer trips.

To make vehicles easier to compare, Elbil RADAR uses a method called “1-stop range”. It combines driving range and charging performance and estimates how far the vehicle can travel with one 15-minute charging stop. The result is converted into a 0–5 star rating.

BMW i3s 120 Ah
1 / 5
0
1
2
3
4
5
184 km
1 h 41 min
15 min
60 km
33 min
162 km
1 h 28 min
15 min
52 km
29 min
214 km (2 h 12 min)
144 km
1 h 19 min
15 min
47 km
25 min
191 km (1 h 59 min)
0 km
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Mild weather
244 km 1-stop range
Average conditions
214 km 1-stop range
Cold weather
191 km 1-stop range

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