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BMW I3 Hatchback 125kW 42kWh 5dr Auto [Lodge Interior World]

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	[Lodge Intr World]
Price	£35,305
Battery Capacity	42.2
Engine Power - BHP	170
Acceleration	7.3
Top Speed	93 mph
Length	4011 mm
Width	1775 mm
Height	1590 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	260 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1270 kg

Driver Convenience

5.7" colour TFT Instrument cluster display - speedometer and readout, power and range information
Apple car play
BMW apps interface
BMW ConnectedDrive - Assist
BMW live tiles with charging, dynamic range map, integrated handbook, iDrive Control with buttons, TMC information used to dynamic route plan
BMW Online services
BMW Professional Multimedia Navigation system - 10.25" LCD screen with BMW i design, dynamic route planning and 8 buttons
BMW remote services
BMW Teleservices
Connected eDrive Services
ECO PRO mode to improve range
ECO PRO+ mode to maximise the potential range (top speed 56mph) significant gains in range through a series of onboard electronic measures
Electronic display of drivetrain information and battery range and temperature
Front and rear Brake pad wear indicator
Lights on warning by audio warning signal when ignition is switched off
On board computer - average speed+fuel consumption, service interval, clock/date, odometer/trip meter, outside temperature display and ice warning
Personal profile with automatic lock when driving away selectable, preferences and favourites to a personal profile within the vehicle
Real time traffic information
Servotronic variable electric power steering (EPS)

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

12V compressor with integrated sealant injection bottle and hose
2.4kW AC charging with 5m cable
AC Fast charge cable
BMW eDrive motor
BMW integrated differential transmission with electronic parking lock and single forward and reverse gears
Charging cable (Mode 3) for public charging
Drive performance control with ECO PRO+, ECO PRO and comfort modes
eDrive exterior sound
Li-ion battery with active cooling and 38kWh usable energy with aluminium radiator, 8 modules ,integrated battery storage management electronics (SME)
Safety battery cut-off for drive train and 12V
Standard Charging cable (Mode 2) for home socket

Entertainment

Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Auto headlights
Black finished door sills
Black window surrounds
Black with integrated LED brake light in rear spoiler
Body colour front and rear bumpers, doors and door handles
Contrast high gloss black bonnet, door mirrors and roof
Contrast highlights in BMW i Blue - Kidney grille surrounds below doors
Direction indicator side lights in exterior mirrors
Dynamic brake lights
Electrically adjustable high gloss black exterior mirror with aspheric on drivers side, convex on passenger side mirrors
Electrically folding, anti dazzle, heated memory, auto parking function, heated washer jets, electrochromatic, aspheric on passenger exterior mirrors
Flap in rear side panel, right with push function to open with C shaped indication band for battery condition integrated into central locking system
Front and rear bumper system with replaceable deformation elements
Front electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing
Green tinted heat protection glazing
High level third brake light integrated into rear spoiler with front LED bumper, LED side mirror caps, LED rear integrated cluster behind tailgate
Integrated tailgate rear window with tempered safety glass, heated rear window
Kidney grille chrome high-gloss with contrast frame in BMW i Blue
LED direction indicator lights on front bumper
LED rear lights integrated into tailgate
Low A pillar panel
Model designation
Rain sensor with automatic windscreen wiper and headlight activation
Rear BMW i3 designation
Rear fog lights in bumper
Rear side wing doors
Rear view mirror with automatic dipping of passenger mirror when reverse gear is selected to aid parking
Rear wiper
Reversing lights in bumper
Shark fin roof aerial
Side windows with tempered safety glass, rear static fixed windows
Visible VIN plate

Interior Features

12V power socket in centre console
2 individual rear seats
50/50 split folding rear seat
Additional 12V power socket in right-hand side of boot
Additional detachable cupholder
Anthracite Velour floor mats
Automatic interior light when door is opened/ignition switched off or via remote key
Cabin pre-conditioning via iDrive or BMW i Remote App
Central cupholder - additional cupholder with clip on function for centre console
Conditioned based service
DC rapid charge preparation
Electric bootlid with chrome optic trim
Electronic drive selector on steering column to select drive, reverse, neutral or park
Foldable front centre armrest with integrated storage compartment
Front and rear four seats with individual seat designs
Front and rear grab handles in roof linings
Front and rear map pockets
Front and rear side armrests integrated into door trim
Front integrated seat backrest and rear height adjustable headrest for all seats
Front passenger seat
Front seat heating
Gear selector switch on steering column with control lever in chrome pearl grey with leather inserts in black and gear visual indication
Illuminated charging socket in visual display
Isofix child seat attachment for two rear seats
Luggage compartment access via recessed handle below tailgate
Luggage net light
Manually adjustment steering wheel column
Multi phase AC fast charge preparation
Multi-function controls for steering wheel
Pre-heating for battery with active air flap control
Rear shelf cover
Single zone automatic air conditioning
Slide through light weight front seats with easy access to driver or passenger seat
Solaric Woollen cloth/natural leather upholstery
Storage compartment in driver and passenger doors
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors and ticket pocket
Two folding rear seat headrests

Packs

Extended storage pack - I3
Lodge interior world pack - i3

Passive Safety

2 x 3-point rear seatbelts
Active Differential Brake (ADB-Sport) in DSC-OFF mode
Airbags - Front driver/passenger, front and rear curtain head protection, front side, manual deactivation of front passenger airbag
Anti lock braking system (ABS) with brake assist
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
BMW emergency call
Brake drying
Brake energy regeneration
Braking readiness
Child locks on rear doors
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Crash Sensor - Activates hazard warning/interior lighting, central locking release + 12V and HV battery safety cut-off
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic stability control + (DSC+)
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electric handbrake
Electronic parking brake
Electronic tyre pressure monitor
Front ventilated disc brakes
Hill start assist with traction detection
Rear solid disc brakes
Seatbelt security check for driver and front passenger
Side impact protection
Twin horns
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Central locking switches for front doors, bonnet, footwell charging flap, footwell fuel filler flap and tailgate
Check control system for monitoring of lights and door/luggage compartment open warning
Locking wheel bolts
Remote control including integrated two key
Thatcham category 1 alarm system with remote control and engine immobiliser

Wheels

BMW Mobility kit with tyre sealing system
Lightweight alloy wheels with unique streamline design
Reduced rolling resistance tyres

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	42.2
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	900
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	0-80
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	390
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	7.4
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	258
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	84
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km	13.1
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles	223
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	11.1
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEH	11.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEL	11.1
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	15.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	15.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	15.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High	21.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEH	21.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEL	21.1
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High	13.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEH	14.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEL	13.8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low	10.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low - TEH	11.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low - TEL	10.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium	11.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEH	11.6
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEL	11.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEH	5.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEL	5.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	4.1
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High	2.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEH	2.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEL	2.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High	4.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEH	4.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEL	4.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low	5.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEH	5.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEL	5.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium	5.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEH	5.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEL	5.5
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	421
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEH	405
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEL	422
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	304
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH	293
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL	307
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High	223
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High - TEH	215
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High - TEL	223
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High	340
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High - TEH	328
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High - TEL	340
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Low	437
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Low - TEH	410
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Low - TEL	438
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Medium	412
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Medium - TEH	401
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Medium - TEL	412
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	261.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEH	251.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEL	262.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	188.9
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH	182.1
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL	190.8
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Ex High - TEH	133.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Ex High - TEL	138.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Extra High	138.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High	211.3
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High - TEH	203.8
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High - TEL	211.3
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Low	271.5
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Low - TEH	254.8
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Low - TEL	272.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Medium	256
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Medium - TEH	249.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Medium - TEL	256

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	28E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	6
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	7.3
Engine Power - BHP	170
Engine Power - RPM	4800
Engine Torque - NM	250
Engine Torque - RPM	4800
Top Speed	93 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	155/70 R19
Tyre Size Rear	175/60 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	TURBINE STYLE 429
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1590 mm
Length	4011 mm
Wheelbase	2570 mm
Width	1775 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2039 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	1710 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1100 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	260 l
Max. Loading Weight	440 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1270 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	9.9 m

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