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2014 BMW

i3 REX

Auto (A1), 2 cyl, 0.6 L

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2014 BMW i3 REX (photo 1 of 2)

Closest available photo (2016 model year); you're viewing the 2014.

2016 photoDietmar RabichCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Subcompact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (A1)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
Plug-in HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
Premium Gas or ElectricityEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Axle ratio
9.70
Cyl
2EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
37 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
41 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
39 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,000EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
40 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
10/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
150 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Range per hour (240V)
38 mi/hr
Recharge hrs
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
136.1 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 97.1 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
Yes

Dimensions & capacity

Pass. Vol
84 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
15 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

11 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Jan 11, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB611305

    The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process over the last few years. This has led to increased demands being placed on the battery. This document covers important information for the dealer on how to handle “discharged battery” complaints.

  • Feb 5, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMB612016

    The vehicle may exhibit any of the following at very low State of Charge (SOC) ? less than 8%: - Power loss or high voltage system shutdown while running range extender (REx). - Inconsistent performance of the REx. - High voltage system shutdown in vehicles without REx. - Excessively high range displayed in instrument cluster.

  • Dec 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYSIB-61-36-14

    BMW: MONITOR OF ISOLATION RESISTANCE TO ENSURE SEPARATION OF HV+ OR HV- AND VEHICLE GROUND AND NOT LET IT DROP BELOW PREDETERMINED THRESHOLD, CAUSING DRIVETRAIN MALFUNCTION CHECK CONTROL MESSAGE (CCM) TO APPEAR AND NOT PREVENT OR LEAD TO BREAKDOWN FOR RESTARTING. *PE

  • Dec 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELSIB-61-35-14

    BMW: VEHICLE PROGRAMMED; ACTUAL RANGE VEHICLE CAPABLE OF ACHIEVING TO FULL CHARGE NOT CHANGED DUE TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SHOWING RANGE LOWER THAN PRIOR UPDATE OF SOFTWARE. *PE

  • Dec 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYSIB-61-31-14

    BMW: LEVEL 2 CHARGE WILL CAUSE VEHICLE TO INCREASE CHARGING TIME DUE TO CONVENIENCE CHARGING ELECTRONICS (KLE), WITH FAULTY FITTED CAPACITOR. *PE

  • Dec 1, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGINGSI B613114

    BMW MODEL I01( I3 AND I3REX): BULLETIN INFORMATION REPLACING FAULTY CONVENIENCE CHARGING ELECTRONICS (KLE) COULD CAUSE INCREASED VEHICLE CHARGING TIMES. *LJ

  • Oct 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERYSIB-61-29-14

    BMW: HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY FAILS TO CHARGE ABOVE CERTAIN STATE WHEN PERFORMING VEHICLE PDI AND CAUSES LED RING AROUND CHARGE PORT TO BLINK RED. *PE

  • Oct 1, 2014FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGINGSI B61 29 14

    BMW I01(I3 AND I3 REX) : INFORMATION REGARDING CAUSE OF HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY STOP CHARGING, IN SOME CASES THE BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE ABOVE 34% EVEN OUT OF TRANSPORT MODE. *LJ

  • and 3 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.