2021 BMW i3s
2 trims · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$47,650 – $51,500
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$47,650
Typical monthly
$944/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
- MSRP
- $47,650
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 113 MPGe
- Horsepower
- 181 hp
- Torque
- 199 lb-ft
- Engine
- electric
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 36.9
- Max towing
- —
s
- MSRP
- $51,500
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 30/31
- Horsepower
- 181 hp
- Torque
- 199 lb-ft
- Engine
- 0.6L I2 plug-in hybrid
- Seating
- 4
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 36.9
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base | s |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $47,650 | $51,500 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 113 MPGe | 30/31 |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft |
| Engine | electric | 0.6L I2 plug-in hybrid |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 36.9 | 36.9 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- Baseelectricsplug-in hybrid
- Fuel type
- Baseelectricselectric
- Cylinders
- Base—sI2
- Displacement
- Base—s0.6 L
- Horsepower
- Base181 hps181 hp
- Torque
- Base199 lb-fts199 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base1-speed direct drives1-speed direct drive
- Drivetrain
- Baserear wheel drivesrear wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbacksHatchback
- Doors
- Base5s5
- Seating
- Base4s4
- Length
- Base158.1 ins158.1 in
- Width
- Base70.5 ins70.5 in
- Height
- Base62.6 ins62.6 in
- Wheelbase
- Base101.2 ins101.2 in
- Ground clearance
- Base5.2 ins5.2 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base15.1 cu fts15.1 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- Base36.9 cu fts36.9 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base3,040 lbss3,309 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base—s2.4 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base—s31
- City MPG
- Base—s30
- Highway MPG
- Base—s31
- Combined MPGe
- Base113s100
- Electric range
- Base153 mis126 mi
- Battery capacity
- Base42 kWhs—
- Charge time (240V)
- Base7 hrs7 hr
| Spec | Base | s |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | electric | plug-in hybrid |
| Fuel type | electric | electric |
| Cylinders | — | I2 |
| Displacement | — | 0.6 L |
| Horsepower | 181 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque | 199 lb-ft | 199 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 1-speed direct drive | 1-speed direct drive |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seating | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 158.1 in | 158.1 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.5 in |
| Height | 62.6 in | 62.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 101.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 15.1 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 36.9 cu ft | 36.9 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,040 lbs | 3,309 lbs |
| Fuel tank | — | 2.4 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | — | 31 |
| City MPG | — | 30 |
| Highway MPG | — | 31 |
| Combined MPGe | 113 | 100 |
| Electric range | 153 mi | 126 mi |
| Battery capacity | 42 kWh | — |
| Charge time (240V) | 7 hr | 7 hr |
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2021 BMW i3s FAQ
- How much does the 2021 BMW i3s cost?
- The 2021 BMW i3s has a starting MSRP of $47,650, ranging up to $51,500 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes s from $47,650.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2021 BMW i3s?
- The 2021 BMW i3s achieves up to 31 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- What is the electric range of the 2021 BMW i3s?
- The 2021 BMW i3s offers up to 153 miles of EPA-estimated electric range.
- How much cargo space does the 2021 BMW i3s have?
- The 2021 BMW i3s offers up to 36.9 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How many trims does the 2021 BMW i3s come in?
- The 2021 BMW i3s is available in 1 trim (2 total configurations) across Hatchback body styles with rear wheel drive.