BMW i3
AFTER INCENTIVES
$36,950
MSRP
$44,450
See All Costs >ESTIMATED INCENTIVES
$7,500
See All Incentives >Loan Payment
$728 / month
Down Payment
$4,445
10% of MSRP plus taxESTIMATED INCENTIVES
$7,500
See All Incentives >Lease Payment
$301 / month
FIRST LEASE PAYMENT
$4,746
See All Costs >Incentives For Lease
$7,500
See All Incentives >TYPE
Hatchback
Minimum Seats
4
FUEL TYPE
BEV
ELECTRIC RANGE
153 miles
MILES PER 30 MIN OF FAST CHARGING
~ 83 miles
TIME TO CHARGE - LEVEL 2
~ 6 hr
BATTERY SIZE
42 kWh
CO2 EMISSIONS REDUCTION
5,663 lbs/yr
Trees Planted
118
Gasoline Saved
462 gal/yr
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Compare the BMW i3 to a similar gas vehicle, the BMW X1 xDrive28i
12,000 miles
5 Years
$2.55
Assumptions
Sales Tax6.875%
Electricity Rate$0.0417/kWh
Electricity Rate shown is an example of an EV driver in Minnesota charging off-peak on the Time of Day - Separate Meter rate plan.
Cost to Fill Up Monthly
The BMW i3 is $86 less expensive to fill up monthly
| Vehicles | Electricity | Gasoline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW i3 | $13 | $0 | $13 |
| BMW X1 xDrive28i | $0 | $98 | $98 |
Cost of Ownership
The BMW i3 is $9,621 less expensive to own over 5 Years
| Description | BMW i3 | BMW X1 xDrive28i |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | $17,978 | $21,207 |
| Maintenance | $1,985 | $3,600 |
| Insurance | $9,253 | $8,895 |
| Electricity | $751 | $0 |
| Gasoline | $0 | $5,885 |
| Total | $29,966 | $39,587 |
Cost to Breakeven
Compare the cumulative lifetime cost of the BMW i3 to a BMW X1 xDrive28i
| Year | BMW i3 | BMW X1 xDrive28i |
|---|---|---|
| Year 0 | $36,950 | $37,000 |
| Year 1 | $39,348 | $40,676 |
| Year 2 | $41,745 | $44,352 |
| Year 3 | $44,143 | $48,028 |
| Year 4 | $46,541 | $51,704 |
| Year 5 | $29,966 | $39,587 |
Note: Breakeven chart assumes the vehicles are purchased in cash.
We selected the BMW X1 xDrive28i based on its proximity to the BMW i3 based on brand, size, and price.
Up to $7,500 in tax credits and rebates are potentially available
for the BMW i3
$7,500
Federal Tax Credit
Up to $1,000
Federal Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit
Charging Stations
Installed by business or government
DC fast charge or superchargers
Private stations
