i3 Car Leasing & Contract Hire
The BMW i3 electric car was updated in 2018 and is available as a pure electric plug-in with a range of 182 miles according to WLTP testing, or an extended range hybrid that reverts to the petrol engine when the battery is flat. With 168bhp, the i3 offers lively performance, and for improved driving dynamics, BMW now offers the 184bhp i3S. Whichever version you are interested in, we have competitive lease deals on all models. Use our leasing calculator to get an instant online quote and order online.
ElectricComplete Care Terms and Conditions
Complete Care is available to drivers aged between 21-70 with no more than 2 “at fault” claims in the last 2 years and no more than 6 points on driving licence. The driver must not have been subject to a driving ban in the last 5 years and must have held a full UK/EU licence for at least one 1 year. High value electric vehicles are available to drivers aged between 25-70 with no “at fault” claims in the last 2 years and no points on driving licence. The driver must not have been subject to a driving ban and must have held a full UK/EU licence valid for at least 5 years. Prices are based on the postcode of the customer. 72% of our customers would qualify for the advertised price however a confirmed rate will be sent in writing upon request.
In the event of an incident resulting in damage, loss or theft to the vehicle, the customer will be required to pay an excess known as a Customer Incident Charge (CIC) if they are found to be “at fault”. The CIC varies depending on the number of “at fault” incidents for the vehicle and is an escalating charge as follows:
- First incident is £250
- Second incident £350
- Third and subsequent incidents £750
For high value electric vehicles, the CIC is £1000 for the Tesla Model 3 & Y, Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT and £2000 for the Tesla Model S & X and Mercedes-Benz EQS.
If a repair is lower than the CIC, then the customer will only be charged for the loss, also known as a Customer Elected Payment (CEP).
Full eligibility criteria, restrictions and policy exclusions are available upon request.
BMW i3 FAQs
What is the price of the BMW i3?
Prices for the new BMW i3 start from £35,400.00 OTR* or to lease from £264.85 per month with Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.
Please be aware that our BMW i3 lease deals change regularly, so if you see a BMW i3 leasing deal you are interested in, be sure to register your interest early to ensure you don’t miss out!
*'On the road' price correct at time of publication and includes one year's road fund license, DVLA first registration fee and number plate fee. Prices are subject to change, always check with your nearest retailer.
Is the BMW i3 fully electric?
Yes, the BMW i3 is a fully-electric car. It is powered by a 42.2kWh battery and an electric motor to drive the rear wheels.
As a pure electric car, the BMW i3 will need to be plugged into a EV charging unit (such as a home, work or public EV charger) to take electricity from the grid.
You can find out more about how electric cars work in our handy electric car guide.
How much does it cost to charge a BMW i3?
You can charge the BMW i3 using a slow (3kW), fast (7kW) or rapid (50kW) EV charger. Charging costs vary depending on the type of charge unit used.
Using a home 7kW charger (on a 14 p/kWh domestic tariff), the BMW i3 will cost around £4.62 to charge from empty to full. This equates to a cost per mile of 3.2 p/mile.
Using a public 50kW rapid charger (on a 30 p/kWh tariff), the BMW i3 will cost £7.92 to charge from full to 80% charge. This equates to a cost per mile of 5.4 p/mile
These fuel costs compare favourably with 12-15 p/mile for conventional petrol and diesel cars.
You can read more about how much it costs to charge an electric car in our Electric Car Charging Costs guide.
What is the range on BMW i3?
The BMW i3 has a range of 190 miles for the standard i3, or 173 miles on the sportier i3s.
BMW no longer sells hybrid ‘range extender’ models, which used three-cylinder petrol engines to charge the battery on the move.
Interested in an electric car? View our electric cars with the longest range guide for a list of cars with a range of up to 370 miles on a single charge.
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