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BMW i3 120Ah 2019

How much does it cost to charge a BMW i3?

Charging a BMW i3 with a charge point , a total of 80% of its capacity will give the vehicle around of range, at a cost of around a .

Try adjusting the settings below to discover different costs for charging a BMW i3.

Battery charge

Use the sliders to choose how much charge there is in the vehicle's battery at the start, and the amount you'd like it to have at the end. Adjust the cost settings based on how much you pay.

Start: 10%
End:  90%

Where is the car being charged?

  • Day hours are defined as between midnight and 7am.

  • Peak Hours are normally between 4pm and 8pm, when costs are normally higher.

    Tesla's worldwide Supercharger network offers rapid and ultra charging facilities for Tesla and now Non-Tesla customers worldwide.

  • Peak Hours are normally between 4pm and 8pm, when costs are normally higher.

    Tesla's worldwide Supercharger network offers rapid and ultra charging facilities for Tesla and now Non-Tesla customers worldwide.

  • Ionity's high-powered charging network has some of the fastest charging facilities available in the UK.

  • The Source London Permit Resident tariffs are labelled as "RESIDENT" and "PRO RESIDENT", but all have the same cost.

  • The Source London Taxi tariffs are labelled as "DYNAMO TAXI", "LEVC" and "PRIVATE HIRE DRIVERS", but all have the same cost.

  • Peak Hours are normally between 4pm and 8pm, when costs are normally higher.

    Tesla's worldwide Supercharger network offers rapid and ultra charging facilities for Tesla and now Non-Tesla customers worldwide.

  • Peak Hours are normally between 4pm and 8pm, when costs are normally higher.

    Tesla's worldwide Supercharger network offers rapid and ultra charging facilities for Tesla and now Non-Tesla customers worldwide.

  • Gridserve's AC Charging provides paid public access, although there is no cost for anyone leasing a vehicle from Gridserve.

  • The weekend pricing is effective from midnight Friday to midnight Sunday.

  • Charging at a Ubitricity charge point with Standard Pricing does not require a bespoke cable and can be accessed via a smartphone app.

  • Peak Hours are normally between 4pm and 8pm, when costs are normally higher.

    Tesla's worldwide Supercharger network offers rapid and ultra charging facilities for Tesla and now Non-Tesla customers worldwide.

  • Ionity's high-powered charging network has some of the fastest charging facilities available in the UK.

  • Shell offers EV charging at a number of their roadside service stations and partner locations. You can pay using contactless or use the Shell recharge app and Shell Recharge Card. Shell charges a pre-authorisation fee, which is adjusted to your usage amount after charging. App users receive a monthly invoice to pay.

  • The Source London Resident tariffs are labelled as "RESIDENT" and "PRO RESIDENT", but all have the same cost.

  • Costs are based on averages across UK locations. Actual costs may vary based on location.

  • Day hours are defined as between 7am and midnight.

  • Costs are based on averages across UK locations. Actual costs may vary based on location.

  • Access any BP Pulse charging point with a paid monthly subscription for the lowest cost rates. Prices may vary based on location. Full pricing information.

  • Peak Hours are normally between 4pm and 8pm, when costs are normally higher.

    Tesla's worldwide Supercharger network offers rapid and ultra charging facilities for Tesla and now Non-Tesla customers worldwide.

  • Costs are based on averages across UK locations. Actual costs may vary based on location.

  • Access any BP Pulse charging point with a paid monthly subscription for the lowest cost rates. Prices may vary based on location. Full pricing information.

  • Access any BP Pulse charging point with a paid monthly subscription for the lowest cost rates. Prices may vary based on location. Full pricing information.

  • Ionity's high-powered charging network has some of the fastest charging facilities available in the UK.

  • Access any BP Pulse charging point using the BP Pulse app for Instant Access. Rates are higher than paid subscribers but lower than contactless payments. Prices may vary based on location. Full pricing information.

  • Access any BP Pulse charging point which supports contactless payment for "Guest" access. Rates are higher than paid subscribers and Instant Access users. Prices may vary based on location. Full pricing information.

  • Gridserve's DC Charging provides paid public access, although there is no cost for anyone leasing a vehicle from Gridserve.

  • Osprey operates a flat rate on their Fast AC and Rapid DC charge points nationwide. There are no connection fees and contactless payment is supported on all their Rapid points.

  • Shell offers EV charging at a number of their roadside service stations and partner locations. You can pay using contactless or use the Shell recharge app and card. Shell charges a pre-authorisation fee, which is adjusted to your usage amount after charging. App users receive a monthly invoice to pay.

  • Shell offers EV charging at a number of their roadside service stations and partner locations. You can pay using contactless or use the Shell recharge app and Shell Recharge Card. Shell charges a pre-authorisation fee, which is adjusted to your usage amount after charging. App users receive a monthly invoice to pay.

  • Charging at a Ubitricity charge point with Peak Pricing does not require a bespoke cable and can be accessed via a smartphone app.

  • Shell offers EV charging at a number of their roadside service stations and partner locations. You can pay using contactless or use the Shell recharge app and card. Shell charges a pre-authorisation fee, which is adjusted to your usage amount after charging. App users receive a monthly invoice to pay.

  • Shell offers EV charging at a number of their roadside service stations and partner locations. You can pay using contactless or use the Shell recharge app and card. Shell charges a pre-authorisation fee, which is adjusted to your usage amount after charging. App users receive a monthly invoice to pay.

  • Shell offers Ultra Rapid EV charging at a number of their roadside service stations and partner locations. You can pay using contactless or use the Shell recharge app and card. Shell charges a pre-authorisation fee, which is adjusted to your usage amount after charging. App users receive a monthly invoice to pay.

  • Shell offers Ultra Rapid EV charging at a number of their roadside service stations and partner locations. You can pay using contactless or use the Shell recharge app and Shell Recharge Card. Shell charges a pre-authorisation fee, which is adjusted to your usage amount after charging. App users receive a monthly invoice to pay.

  • Access any BP Pulse charging point using the BP Pulse app for Instant Access. Rates are higher than paid subscribers but lower than contactless payments. Prices may vary based on location. Full pricing information.

  • Access any BP Pulse charging point using the BP Pulse app for Instant Access. Rates are higher than paid subscribers but lower than contactless payments. Prices may vary based on location. Full pricing information.

  • Geniepoint offer charging facilities across the UK. Prices may vary in some locations.

  • Access any BP Pulse charging point which supports contactless payment for "Guest" access. Rates are higher than paid subscribers and Instant Access users. Prices may vary based on location. Full pricing information.

  • Access any BP Pulse charging point which supports contactless payment for "Guest" access. Rates are higher than paid subscribers and Instant Access users. Prices may vary based on location. Full pricing information.

  • Geniepoint offer charging facilities across the UK. Prices may vary in some locations.

† Indicates that the cost-per-kwh has been calculated from an alternative pricing structure.

‡ Indicates that the cost-per-kwh has been calculated as an average.

The costs
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Economy 7 Electricity costs based on UK averages, as a benchmark against costs from utility providers.

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