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BMW i3

Name: 2021 BMW i3
Brand: BMW

EPA Range: 153 miles

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With its space-age body, super-efficient powertrain, and laser focus on its urban mission, the i3 pushes the boundaries in automotive design. This tall, narrow, electric city car not only looks like a futuristic personal transportation pod that just drove off the set of the latest "Tron" movie, it's the first widely available car to use lightweight carbon fiber for its basic body structure. That single mission focus however, makes the i3's appeal rather limited. Under the modern vibe, there are some peculiarities that might deter many buyers.

2021 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Good

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2021 Electric luxury cars Ratings

2021 BMW i3

$16,050 - $19,875

EPA Range 153 miles

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$ NA

EPA Range 520 miles

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2021 Polestar 2

$19,475

EPA Range 233 miles

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2021 Porsche Taycan

$43,775 - $95,275

EPA Range 227 miles

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2021 Tesla Model S

$32,600 - $48,950

EPA Range 405 miles

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Features & Specs

4-door hatchback

2 front, 2 rear

Rear

0.7-liter 2 electric (168 hp)
0.7-liter 2 electric (181 hp)

1-speed direct

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.