The automotive landscape is evolving, and BMW has emerged as a frontrunner in the realm of electric vehicles. As we navigate the transition from traditional combustion engines to electric power, choosing the right BMW EV becomes crucial. This article aims to guide you through the most popular models, shedding light on their distinct attributes and why they stand out in the ever-growing EV market.
BMW i4
Engine Specification
Power: 250 kW
Horsepower: 340 hp (335 bhp)
Rev. at Max Power: 8,000–17,000 rpm
Torque: 430 Nm
Torque: 317 lb-ft
Rev. at Max Torque: 0-5,000 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Automatic (Fixed)
Brakes
Parking Brake
Electric: Auto Hold
Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Cooling: Ventilated
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons: Front | Rear
Brake Caliper Colour: Grey
Blue: Optional
Red: Optional
Fuel
Fuel: Electric
Tank Volume: 0 l
Fuel Cap Position:
Rear: Right
Fuel Consumption (WLTP)
Combined (l/100km): 0 l/100km
Combined: 16-20 kWh/100km
Electric Range: 590 km
Exterior
Length: 4,783 mm
Width: 1,852 mm
Height: 1,448 mm
Track, Front: 1,601 mm
Track, Rear: 1,630 mm
Wheel Base: 2,856 mm
Turning Circle: 12.5 m
Ground Clearance: 140 mm
Weight
Curb Weight: 2,125 kg
Gross Weight: 2,605 kg
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%: 1,600 kg
Max Trailer Load, unbraked: 750 kg
Cargo Capacity: 555 kg
Max Roof Load: 75 kg
Max Towbar Download: 75 kg
BMW iX
Engine Specification
Power: 240 kW
Horsepower: 326 hp (322 bhp)
Torque: 630 Nm
Torque: 465 lb-ft
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: Automatic (Fixed)
Brakes
Parking Brake:
Electric: Auto Hold
Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Diameter: 348 mm
Width: 30 mm
Cooling: Ventilated
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes
Diameter: 330 mm
Width: 20 mm
Brake Caliper Pistons: Front (4) | Rear (1)
Brake Caliper Colour: Grey
Blue: Optional
Fuel
Fuel: Electric
Tank Volume: 0 l
Emission Class: A+
Fuel Consumption WLTP
Combined (l/100km): 0 l/100km
Combined: 19.4 – 22.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range: 372 – 425 km
Exterior
Length: 4,953 mm
Width: 1,967 mm
Width, with Mirrors: 2,230 mm
Height: 1,595 mm
Track, Front: 1,679 mm
Track, Rear: 1,709 mm
Wheel Base: 3,000 mm
Overhang, Front: 906 mm
Overhang, Rear: 1,047 mm
Ground Clearance: 202 mm
Weight
Curb Weight: 2,365 – 2,440 kg
Gross Weight: 3,010 kg
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%: 2,500 kg
Max Trailer Load, unbraked: 700 kg
Cargo Capacity: 570 kg
Max Roof Load: 75 kg
Max Towbar Download: 100 kg
BMW i7
Engine Specification
Power: 400 kW
Horsepower: 544 hp (536 bhp)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: Automatic (Fixed)
Brakes
Parking Brake:
Electric: Auto Hold
Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Cooling: Ventilated
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons: Front | Rear
Brake Caliper Colour: Grey
Black: Optional
Blue: Optional
Fuel
Fuel: Electric
Tank Volume: 0 l
Emission Standard: Euro 6d
Fuel Consumption WLTP
Combined (l/100km): 0 l/100km
Combined: 18.4 – 19.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range: 590 – 625 km
Exterior
Length: 5,391 mm
Width: 1,950 mm
Width, with Mirrors: 2,192 mm
Height: 1,544 mm
Track, Front: 1,714 mm
Track, Rear: 1,736 mm
Wheel Base: 3,215 mm
Overhang, Front: 982 mm
Overhang, Rear: 1,194 mm
Turning Circle: 12.9 m
Ground Clearance: 136 mm
Weight
Curb Weight: 2,640 kg
Gross Weight: 3,250 kg
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%: 2,000 kg
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%: 2,000 kg
Max Trailer Load, unbraked: 750 kg
Cargo Capacity: 610 kg
Max Towbar Download: 80 kg
BMW iX1
Engine Specification
Power: 230 kW
Horsepower: 313 hp (308 bhp)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: Automatic (Fixed)
Brakes
Parking Brake: Electric
Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Cooling: Ventilated
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons: Front (1) | Rear (1)
Fuel
Fuel: Electric
Tank Volume: 0 l
Fuel Consumption WLTP
Combined (l/100km): 0 l/100km
Combined: 16.8 – 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range: 417 – 440 km
Exterior
Length: 4,500 mm
Width: 1,845 mm
Width, with Mirrors: 2,104 mm
Height: 1,642 mm
Track, Front: 1,592 mm
Track, Rear: 1,593 mm
Wheel Base: 2,692 mm
Overhang, Front: 875 mm
Overhang, Rear: 933 mm
Turning Circle: 11.7 m
Ground Clearance: 170 mm
Weight
Curb Weight: 2,085 kg
Gross Weight: 2,580 kg
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%: 1,200 kg
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%: 1,200 kg
Max Trailer Load, unbraked: 750 kg
Cargo Capacity: 570 kg
Max Roof Load: 75 kg
Max Towbar Download: 75 kg
BMW i5
Engine Specification
Power: 442 kW
Horsepower: 601 hp (593 bhp)
Rev. at Max Power: 8,000 rpm
Torque: 795 – 820 Nm
Torque: 586 – 605 lb-ft
Rev. at Max Torque: 0 – 5,000 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drivetrain: AWD
Transmission: Automatic (Fixed)
Brakes
Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Cooling: Ventilated
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons: Front (4) | Rear (1)
Fuel
Fuel: Electric
Tank Volume: 0 l
Fuel Consumption WLTP
Combined (l/100km): 0 l/100km
Combined: 18.2 – 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range: m455 – 516 km
Exterior
Length: 5,060 mm
Width: 1,900 mm
Width, with Mirrors: 2,156 mm
Height: 1,505 mm
Track, Front: 1,692 mm
Track, Rear: 1,716 mm
Wheel Base: 2,995 mm
Overhang, Front: 945 mm
Overhang, Rear: 1,120 mm
Turning Circle: 11.9 m
Ground Clearance: 136 mm
Weight
Curb Weight: 2,380 kg
Gross Weight: 2,895 kg
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%: 2,000 kg
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%: 2,000 kg
Max Trailer Load, unbraked: 750 kg
Cargo Capacity: 590 kg
Max Roof Load: 75 kg
Max Towbar Download: 80 kg
BMW iX3
Engine Specification
Power: 210 kW
Horsepower: 286 hp (282 bhp)
Rev. at Max Power: 6,000 rpm
Torque: 400 Nm
Torque: 295 lb-ft
Rev. at Max Torque: 17,000 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Automatic (Fixed)
Brakes
Parking Brake: Electric
Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Cooling: Ventilated
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes
Brake Caliper Pistons: Front (1) | Rear (1)
Fuel
Fuel: Electric
Tank Volume: 0 l
Fuel Cap Position:
Rear: Right
Emission Class: A (+++)
Fuel Consumption WLTP
Combined (l/100km): 0 l/100km
Combined: 18.5 – 19.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range: 460 km
Exterior
Length: 4,734 mm
Width: 1,891 mm
Width, with Mirrors: 2,138 mm
Height: 1,668 mm
Track, Front: 1,620 mm
Track, Rear: 1,636 mm
Wheel Base: 2,864 mm
Overhang, Front: 856 mm
Overhang, Rear: 988 mm
Turning Circle: 12.1 m
Ground Clearance: 179 mm
Weight
Curb Weight: 2,185 – 2,260 kg
Gross Weight: 2,725 kg
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%: 750 kg
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%: 750 kg
Max Trailer Load, unbraked: 750 kg
Cargo Capacity: 540 kg
Max Roof Load: 100 kg
Max Towbar Download: 75 kg
BMW i3
Engine Specification
Power: 125 kW
Horsepower: 170 hp (168 bhp)
Rev. at Max Power: 4,800 rpm
Torque: 250 Nm
Torque: 184 lb-ft
Rev. at Max Torque: 0 – 12,000 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Automatic (Fixed)
Brakes
Parking Brake: Electric
Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Cooling: Ventilated
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes
Fuel
Fuel: Electric
Tank Volume: 0 l
Emission Class: A+
Fuel Consumption WLTP
Combined (l/100km): 0 l/100km
Combined: 15.2 – 16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range: 285 – 310 km
Exterior
Length: 4,011 mm
Width: 1,775 mm
Width, with Mirrors: 2,039 mm
Height: 1,571 mm
Track, Front: 1,571 mm
Track, Rear: 1,576 mm
Wheel Base: 2,570 mm
Overhang, Front: 715 mm
Overhang, Rear: 726 mm
Turning Circle: 9.86 m
Ground Clearance: 139 mm
Weight
Curb Weight: 1,345 – 1,423 kg
Gross Weight: 1,710 – 1,776 kg
Cargo Capacity: 370 – 440 kg
Max Roof Load: 0 kg
BMW i3s
Engine Specification
Power: 135 kW
Horsepower: 183 hp (181 bhp)
Rev. at Max Power: 7,000 rpm
Torque: 270 Nm
Torque: 199 lb-ft
Rev. at Max Torque: 0 – 12,000 rpm
Transmission & Drivetrain
Drivetrain: RWD
Transmission: Automatic (Fixed)
Brakes
Parking Brake: Electric
Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Cooling: Ventilated
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes
Fuel
Fuel: Electric
Tank Volume: 0 l
Emission Class: A+
Fuel Consumption WLTP
Combined (l/100km): 0 l/100km
Combined: 16.1 – 16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range: 270 – 285 km
Exterior
Length: 4,006 – 4,011 mm
Width: 1,791 – 1,775 mm
Width, with Mirrors: 2,039 mm
Height: 1,570 – 1,571 mm
Track, Front: 1,592 – 1,571 mm
Track, Rear: 1,586 – 1,576 mm
Wheel Base: 2,570 mm
Overhang, Front: 714 – 715 mm
Overhang, Rear: 722 – 726 mm
Turning Circle: 9.86 m
Ground Clearance: 139 mm
Weight
Curb Weight: 1,365 – 1,454 kg
Gross Weight: 1,730 – 1,776 kg
Cargo Capacity: 370 – 440 kg
Max Roof Load: 0 kg
BMW’s electric vehicle lineup offers a diverse range of options, from the powerful i4 to the versatile iX and the luxurious i7. With cutting-edge technology and impressive electric ranges, BMW’s EVs exemplify the brand’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in the evolving automotive landscape.