BMW I3 BHP
The BMW I3 has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2022 BMW i3 produces 168 BHP, while the 2022 BMW i3s produces 181 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
21 recorded variants, from 168–181 BHP.
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Popular BMW I3 BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 | 2022 | Electric | 168 BHP | |
| i3s | 2022 | Electric | 181 BHP | |
| i3 REEV | 2019 | 647 cc | Petrol/Electric | 168 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 647 cc | Petrol/Electric | 2013–2019 | 168 BHP | 250 Nm | 7 |
| Electric | 2014–2022 | 168–181 BHP | 250–270 Nm | 14 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i3 | 2022 | Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph | |
| i3s | 2022 | Electric | 181 BHP | 183.5 PS | 270 Nm | 135 kW | 99 mph | |
| i3 | 2021 | Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph | |
| i3s | 2021 | Electric | 181 BHP | 183.5 PS | 270 Nm | 135 kW | 99 mph | |
| i3s | 2020 | Electric | 181 BHP | 183.5 PS | 270 Nm | 135 kW | 99 mph | |
| i3 REEV | 2019 | 647 cc | Petrol/Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph |
| i3 | 2019 | Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph | |
| i3s | 2019 | Electric | 181 BHP | 183.5 PS | 270 Nm | 135 kW | 99 mph | |
| i3 REEV | 2018 | 647 cc | Petrol/Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph |
| i3 | 2018 | Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph | |
| i3s | 2018 | Electric | 181 BHP | 183.5 PS | 270 Nm | 135 kW | 99 mph | |
| i3 REEV | 2017 | 647 cc | Petrol/Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph |
| i3 | 2017 | Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph | |
| i3s | 2017 | Electric | 181 BHP | 183.5 PS | 270 Nm | 135 kW | 99 mph | |
| i3 REEV | 2016 | 647 cc | Petrol/Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph |
| i3 | 2016 | Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph | |
| i3 REEV | 2015 | 647 cc | Petrol/Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph |
| i3 | 2015 | Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph | |
| i3 REEV | 2014 | 647 cc | Petrol/Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph |
| i3 | 2014 | Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph | |
| i3 REEV | 2013 | 647 cc | Petrol/Electric | 168 BHP | 169.9 PS | 250 Nm | 125 kW | 93 mph |
BMW I3 BHP questions
What is the BHP of a BMW I3?
Recorded horsepower for the BMW I3 is 168–181 BHP across 21 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which BMW I3 engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 181 BHP, from the recorded engine Electric.
Which BMW I3 year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 181 BHP, recorded for 2022.
What torque is recorded for the BMW I3?
Recorded torque is 250–270 Nm on the 21 variants that include it.