BMW i3 Hatchback

Nissan Leaf vs BMW i3: used electric cars go head-to-head

Used electric cars have never been more affordable, so is it time to make the switch?

Car group tests

28 Oct 2023

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BMW i3 (2013-2022) review

The BMW i3 is innovative, stylish and good to drive - delivering a premium small electric car with plenty of road presence

In-depth reviews

1 Sep 2022

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Kia e-Niro, BMW i3 and Hyundai Kona Electric review

We find out if the new Kia e-Niro or revamped BMW i3 can beat our current EV champion, the Hyundai Kona Electric

Car group tests

18 May 2019

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Used BMW i3 review

A full used buyer’s guide on the BMW i3 covering the i3 Mk1 (2013-date)

Used car tests

26 Feb 2019

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New BMW i3 120Ah 2019 review

A bigger battery means more range for the updated BMW i3, but can it keep pace with more modern rivals?

Road tests

20 Dec 2018

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New BMW i3s 2018 review

Is the sporty new BMW i3s worth £3k extra? We try the range-extender version to find out…

Road tests

8 Feb 2018

Long-term test review: BMW i3 REx John front cornering

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Long-term test review: BMW i3 Range Extender

We find out what it's really like to live with an electric car with our new, web exclusive, i3 long-termer

Long-term tests

23 Nov 2016

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BMW i3 94Ah Range Extender 2016 review

The updated BMW i3 is better than ever and this Range Extender makes range anxiety a thing of the past

Road tests

7 Oct 2016

BMW i3 vs Nissan Leaf

Battery-powered BMW i3 goes head-to-head with the Nissan Leaf in hi-tech electric car shoot-out

Car group tests

29 Jul 2014

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BMW i3 vs rivals: electric car triple test

We see if new BMW i3 is the car to take EVs into the mainstream

Car group tests

22 Jan 2014

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BMW i3 video review

We fly to Amsterdam to test the new, all-electric BMW i3 in this video review

Videos

28 Oct 2013

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BMW i3 2014 review

The BMW i3 has finally arrived, can it turn the tide of opinion in favour of EVs?

Road tests

9 Oct 2013

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BMW i3 price and release date revealed

BMW i3 2014 revealed. Price starts at £25,680. November release date. 80-100 mile range

News

20 Aug 2013

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BMW i3 prototype

We drive a pre-production version of the new BMW i3 electric car to see if it’s as good to drive as a BMW should be

Road tests

9 Jul 2013

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BMW i3 sales ‘impossible to predict’

Changes in legislation and an unproven market mean BMW has no idea how many electric cars it can sell

News

28 Nov 2012

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BMW i3 Concept Coupe

A stunning three-door version of the all-electric BMW i3 has been unveiled at the LA Motor Show

News

28 Nov 2012

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BMW i3 updated

Updated version of electric city car revealed, and world's first 'i' Store showroom opens in London

News

13 Jun 2012

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BMW i3 spy pictures

Our spies have caught the near production-ready BMW i3 testing

News

30 Jan 2012