How long does it take to charge the BMW i3 60 Ah on a home wallbox?

Charging the BMW i3 60 Ah's 18.8 kWh battery from 0% to 100% takes approximately 1.5 hours on a standard 11 kW 3-phase AC home wallbox, or around 2.3 hours on a 7.4 kW single-phase charger.

How fast does the BMW i3 60 Ah DC fast charge (10% to 80%)?

The BMW i3 60 Ah supports peak DC fast charging up to 47 kW, enabling a 10% to 80% recharge in approximately 23 minutes at compatible high-power DC charging stations.

How much does it cost to fully charge the BMW i3 60 Ah?

A full home charge (0-100%) for the BMW i3 60 Ah costs approximately €4.51 based on an average European home electricity rate of €0.24/kWh. A full recharge at a public ultra-fast DC charger costs around €12.22 at €0.65/kWh.

What is the power and acceleration of the BMW i3 60 Ah?

The BMW i3 60 Ah delivers 125 kW (168 hp) with a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 7.2 seconds.

BMW

BMW i3 60 Ah

One of 6 versions: all BMW i3 versions

Available Hatchback RWD

34.950 € $37,746£29,708

WLTP Range

N/A

Net Battery

18.8 kWh

0-100 km/h

7.2s

Peak Power

125 kW

A day with this car

DC 10–80%

21 min

47 kW peak · 40 kW avg

Home wallbox

7.4 kW AC · 0–100% overnight

Winter highway

—

Cold, motorway pace

Charge ports

CCS

Type 2 · right rear

One-stop highway day · 132 km82 mi in 1h 27min

82 km51 mi

45min

15 min
charge

50 km31 mi

27min

Performance Battery Weather Range Charging Dimensions & Cargo Cabin & Utility Euro NCAP Safety

WLTP Range

N/A

Official Combined

Usable Battery

18.8 kWh

21.6 kWh Gross

Peak Power

125 kW

168 hp

0-100 km/h

7.2 s

Max: 150 km/h93 mph

DC Fast Peak

47 kW

High-Power DC

Performance & Powertrain

RWD Dedicated EV Platform

Total System Power 125 kW (168 hp)

Total System Torque 250 Nm

0-100 km/h Sprint 7.2 s

Top Speed 150 km/h93 mph

Drivetrain Configuration RWD

Platform Code BMW LifeDrive

Battery Engineering & Chemistry

400 V NMC333

Usable Battery Capacity 18.8 kWh

Nominal Battery Capacity 21.6 kWh

Battery Type Lithium-ion

Cell Form Factor Prismatic

Nominal Voltage 350 V

Total Cell Count 96

Pack Configuration 96s1p

Manufacturer Battery Warranty No Data / No Data

Dimensions, Cargo & Towing

Frunk: No Data

Boot Cargo Volume 260 L9.2 cu ft

Max Cargo (Seats Down) 1100 L38.8 cu ft

Front Trunk (Frunk) No Data

Unladen Curb Weight 1,270 kg2,800 lbs

Overall Length 3999 mm157.4 in

Width (with mirrors) No Data

Overall Height 1578 mm62.1 in

Wheelbase No Data

Towing Capacity (Unbraked) 0 kg0 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) 1620 kg3,571 lbs

Max Payload Capacity 425 kg937 lbs

Cabin, Chassis & Thermal Management

Seating Capacity 4 people seats

Isofix Anchor Points Yes, 2 seats

Turning Circle No Data

Market Segment B - Compact

Roof Rails No

Heat Pump Standard Equipment

Euro NCAP Safety Assessment

★★★★★ 5 Stars (2013)

Adult Occupant Protection 86%

Child Occupant Protection 81%

Vulnerable Road Users (Pedestrians) 57%

Active Safety Assist Systems 55%

High-Power Road Trips

DC Ultra-Fast Charging (10% to 80%)

⚡ CCS2 High-Power

Peak Intake

47 kW DC

Maximum Power

10-80% Session

21 min

Typical Road Stop

Average Power

40 kW DC

Sustained Rate

Range Added

230 km/h143 mph

Added per Hour

Plug & Charge (ISO 15118) No

Battery Preconditioning Auto via Nav

Autocharge Protocol Yes

Home & Overnight

AC Destination & Wallbox Charging (0% to 100%)

Type 2 Inverter

Max AC Power

7.4 kW AC

3-Phase Wallbox

0-100% Duration

3 hours

Full Overnight Charge

Charge Speed

38 km/h24 mph

Range per Hour

Port Location

Right Side - Rear

Body Placement

Mobile Power Station

Bidirectional Charging Capabilities (V2X)

V2L (Vehicle-to-Load)

Camping & devices

V2H (Vehicle-to-Home)

Emergency backup

Not supported

V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid)

Grid arbitrage

Not supported

Highway Endurance Score

Rating calculation pending live road testing.

Vehicle Overview

Manufacturer BMW
WLTP Range N/A
Net Battery 18.8 kWh
DC Fast Charging 47 kW
Towing Capacity No Towing
Market Availability Available
Release Date 9/1/2013
Telemetry Verified 5/26/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

BMW i3 60 Ah Range & Charging FAQ

What is the real-world highway and winter range of the BMW i3 60 Ah?

The maker has not published a WLTP range for the BMW i3 60 Ah yet, so this page shows no range estimate.

How long does it take to charge the BMW i3 60 Ah at home?

Charging the 18.8 kWh battery from 0% to 100% takes approximately 1.5 hours using a standard 11 kW 3-phase AC wallbox. On a single-phase 7.4 kW home charger, a full charge takes around 2.3 hours (typically overnight).

How fast is DC fast charging (10% to 80%)?

The BMW i3 60 Ah supports peak DC fast charging rates of up to 47 kW. Recharging from 10% to 80% State of Charge (SoC) requires approximately 23 minutes at a compatible ultra-rapid charging station.

How much does it cost to charge the BMW i3 60 Ah?

At an average European residential electricity tariff of €0.24/kWh, a complete 0-100% home charge costs approximately €4.51. At high-power public DC charging networks (~€0.65/kWh), a full recharge costs approximately €12.22.

BMW i3 60 Ah

Performance & Powertrain

Battery Engineering & Chemistry

Dimensions, Cargo & Towing

Cabin, Chassis & Thermal Management