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BMW I3 Hatchback 135kW S 42kWh 5dr Auto [Lodge Interior World]

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	S [Lodge Intr World]
Price	£36,305
Battery Capacity	42.2
Engine Power - BHP	184
Acceleration	6.9
Top Speed	99 mph
Length	4006 mm
Width	1791 mm
Height	1590 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	260 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1290 kg

Driver Convenience

5.7" colour TFT Instrument cluster display - speedometer and readout, power and range information
Additional SPORT driving mode with sporty throttle response
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
Sports suspension
Standard Charging cable (Mode 2) for home socket

Entertainment

Auxiliary point for auxiliary devices
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

A pillar and roof moulding in high gloss black with no matt chrome optic highlight
Auto headlights
Black finished door sills
Black window surrounds
Black with integrated LED brake light in rear spoiler
BMW i3s badge on rear tailgate
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
Front floor mat with i3s model designation in the centre
Green tinted heat protection glazing
High gloss black wheel arch extensions
High level third brake light integrated into rear spoiler with front LED bumper, LED side mirror caps, LED rear integrated cluster behind tailgate
i3S rear bumper design with wider body colour inlay
Integrated tailgate rear window with tempered safety glass, heated rear window
Kidney grille high gloss black with contrast chrome edging
LED direction indicator lights on front bumper
LED rear lights integrated into tailgate
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
i3s specific steering characteristics
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	14
NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles	214
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	8
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	11.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEH	11.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City - TEL	11.1
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEH	16.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb - TEL	16.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High	23
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEH	23
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Extra High - TEL	23
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High	14.5
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEH	14.6
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - High - TEL	14.4
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low	11.3
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low - TEH	11.6
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Low - TEL	11.2
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium	11.7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEH	12
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Medium - TEL	11.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEH	5.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City - TEL	5.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEH	3.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb - TEL	3.8
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High	2.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEH	2.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Extra High - TEL	2.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High	4.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEH	4.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - High - TEL	4.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low	5.5
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEH	5.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Low - TEL	5.6
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium	5.3
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEH	5.2
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Medium - TEL	5.3
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	400
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEH	391
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City - TEL	401
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	282
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEH	279
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb - TEL	282
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High	202
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High - TEH	201
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Extra High - TEL	202
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High	319
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High - TEH	315
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - High - TEL	319
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Low	411
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Low - TEH	399
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Low - TEL	413
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Medium	393
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Medium - TEH	385
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Medium - TEL	394
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	248.5
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEH	243
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City - TEL	249.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	175.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEH	173.4
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb - TEL	175.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Ex High - TEH	124.9
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Ex High - TEL	125.5
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Extra High	125.5
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High	198.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High - TEH	195.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - High - TEL	198.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Low	255.4
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Low - TEH	247.9
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Low - TEL	256.6
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Medium	244.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Medium - TEH	239.2
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Medium - TEL	244.8

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	29E
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)	6.9
Engine Power - BHP	184
Engine Power - RPM	7000
Engine Torque - NM	270
Engine Torque - RPM	1000
Top Speed	99 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	175/55 R20
Tyre Size Rear	195/50 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 431
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1590 mm
Length	4006 mm
Wheelbase	2570 mm
Width	1791 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2039 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	1730 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1100 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	260 l
Max. Loading Weight	440 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1290 kg
No. of Seats	4
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.3 m

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