Gebrauchtwagen-Check: Geheimtipp für Retro-Pioniere: Der BMW i3 beim TÜV
Es gab ihn auch mit Range-Extender, wir betrachten die reine E-Version ab dem Facelift von 2017/18. Bis auf Marotten mit einem Bauteil wird ihm bei der Kfz-Hauptuntersuchung kaum etwas angekreidet.
The BMW i3 stands out as one of the first series cars boasting a carbon fiber passenger cabin. Its futuristic appeal remains intact despite its age, evident in aspects like the absence of a B-pillar and the opposite-opening doors. According to the "Auto Bild TÜV-Report 2026", the innovative electric vehicle is worth considering and is labeled as a hidden gem.
The i3 debuted in 2013, with a facelift in 2017, introducing a slightly modified exterior and an enlarged driving battery. A quick-charging socket was added as standard, previously available as an extra feature. The i3 was offered with a range extender, a small gasoline engine that powered a generator and charged the battery until 2018.
The sportier i3s version followed. The vehicle's dimensions are 4.01m in length, 1.78m in width, and 1.60m in height, with a trunk volume of 260 liters (rear) and 50 liters (front). The ADAC's crash test revealed few areas of concern, with suspension, drive shafts, lighting, blinkers, brake lines, and hoses remaining largely intact.
The only significant weakness identified was the foot brake, which was twice as likely to be complained about in recent models during their first inspection compared to the average. Brake discs also showed minor signs of wear during the second inspection. The ADAC reports the i3 as being "very reliable" based on its roadside assistance statistics, as there are no notable components prone to failure.
The i3 is powered by an electric motor with a permanent magnet synchronous machine (PSM) delivering 125 kW/170 PS and 135 kW/184 PS. The battery capacity increased from 33.2 kWh in the original model to 42.2 kWh in the facelifted version. Charging can be done via alternating current at 11 kW or direct current at 50 kW. In the June 2021 report, a 6-month-old i3s with 94 Ah battery, 125 kW/170 PS motor, and 61,000 kilometers was priced at 18,716 euros; a 6-month-old i3 with 94 Ah battery, 125 kW/170 PS motor, and 91,000 kilometers was priced at 13,263 euros; and a 6-month-old i3 with 120 Ah battery, 125 kW/170 PS motor, and 50,000 kilometers was priced at 18,104 euros.
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