2014 BMW i3 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
39 City / 39 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
170
Seats
4
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Matthew H
Its electric and it is very unique looking so people ask me lots of questions about it.
I like the fuel efficiency. It is small and easy to maneuver/easy to park.Lots of tech.
accountCircle Rex C
For those who need a 'quick jaunt about town' vehicle.
The car is reliable! I have hit 50,000 miles on it with no notable issues (still running on original tires, which I absolutely have to change soon). Haven't had to make any replacements for any parts. Only concern is the battery degradation over time. I get about 60 miles max on the battery these days.
accountCircle Steve S
BMW i3 early adopter info for owners.
Love to drive this car. It is fast, quiet and has all the nice tech I wanted. If there is anything I would change it is they need to offer a better swap program so those of us that were early adopters can switch to the larger capacity batteries now available.
accountCircle Royce H
An ev for the masses. Environment friendly and cost effective.
It's an ev. So it is safe for the environment. Very compact car. It has good handling. Its mileage is good in its class. It was tad expensive than its competitors. Interior is decent. I had it redecorated few years earlier. It has fairly low maintenance.
accountCircle Joshua C
Funny car, but BMW is no longer good as it use to be,
Battery expires after 5 years no matter what you do, so just save up some money to replace it or proceed to an upgrade, sell the car just before you reach five years of ownership, always let the battery get around ten percent left to recharge, do a full recharge before you hit the road and start driving again.
accountCircle Collin O
It's the future of all cars, I think that people need to get used to electric being the future!
I really like that it's electric and once you go electric, you never go back. I don't like that it has really weird tires and that it has to be serviced by BMW.
accountCircle Vanessa S
Fast great handling Easy to park Roomy Fast fun to drive, best car I ever owned
Major problem with tires if you get the 19' one's they need to be replaced like every 2,000 - 3,000 miles. It is awesome drive, handles extremely well, has a lot of get up for those quick merges. Super easy to park, it is compact but it is very large inside and fits so much stuff. I would definitely suggest getting the Range Extender because I have ran into problems where I was limited to where I could drive. The newer ones have the fast charger that charges in 30 min. The maintenance other than tires is excellent.
accountCircle Damien D
All electric car that is available with a gas generator for emergencies and is practically maintenance free for 5 years since their is no combustion engine.
I love the bmw i3. There is instant torque for fast accelerations, very spacious front seats, amazing tech on the inside and out. The ride quality is great and because it is an electric car I never have to go to the gas station.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Decarlo P
Love the moon top and heated seats.
Always issues with the sensors and tires are expensive. Oil changes must be the most expensive high optic. A simple battery for key remote is 50.00. You have to enter a lot of information into the GPS. The back seat is small but the trunk has good space. The seats are heated and easy to adjust.

BMW i3 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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4dr HB
170 HP 4 Seats
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4dr HB w/Range Extender
170 HP 39 MPG 4 Seats
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2014 BMW i3 Owner Reviews

4.68
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5 stars 72%
4 stars 24%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Royce H on June 15, 2021
An ev for the masses. Environment friendly and cost effective.
It's an ev. So it is safe for the environment. Very compact car. It has good handling. Its mileage is good in its class. It was tad expensive than its competitors. Interior is decent. I had it redecorated few years earlier. It has fairly low maintenance.
accountCircle Sear S on February 8, 2021
Blacks chassis, with a white interior.
It runs well and its fuel efficiency is great. It has a nice leather interior and lighting on the inside of the car at night. The car is not loud and it is not over the top, it looks great and performs well in snow too. It is reliable and you won't end up with any dents.
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Ranks #7 Hybrid & Electric by Owners

The 2014 BMW i3 has an average owner rating of 4.68 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 26 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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4.85
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4.82
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2014 BMW i3
4.68

Ranks #1 Hybrid & Electric by Fuel Economy

The 2014 BMW i3 has a combined MPG of 39 which ranks it #1 of 27 other Hybrid & Electrics.

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2014 BMW i3
39 MPG
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2014 Honda Fit EV
132 MPG
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2014 Chevrolet Spark
39 MPG

Is The 2014 BMW i3 A Good Car?

Yes, it is a great commuter car, especially for city driving. More than acceptable on a charge in any driving mode, deceptively spacious, and great for parking in spaces most subcompacts would not... Read More
Eric A.

Is The 2014 BMW i3 A Good Value?

As a used purchase it can be purchased at a relatively good price. New, not so much. Value drops off a cliff even more than other vehicles. The value is in the long run in the form of not... Read More
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Safety & Reliability

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